Form Submission for the Park Tool School at WBI
Bicycles are a dynamic form of transportation and an excellent form of recreation. A bicycle is a machine that sees used on a regular basis, and because of this, it needs to be maintained. Brakes work through friction, that friction wears the pads down, and eventually, the pads need adjusting and/or replacing. Grease breaks down over time in bearings and needs renewing to prevent excessive bearing system wear. Cable systems require adjustment and replacement from time to time. Chains wear out too and knowing when your chain's ready for replacement will save you money in the long run by avoiding excessive wear on cassette or freewheel. By knowing how to inspect and service your bike, you'll be confident in your bike's safety and performance, and your long-term costs will be reduced.
At Winterborne Bicycle Institute we run the Park Tool School at least every month. The course runs on a single weekend (9-5 Saturday and Sunday) or 2 consecutive weekdays. There's room for 4 students in each class. We like to keep the classes small so we can work closely with you during the hands-on labs, of which there are several. Students work at one of 5 impressively-equipped workbenches. We also have a full stable of shop bikes to support these hands-on labs.
The cost of the class is $325 which includes 2 full days of instruction, a Park Tool "Certificate of Completion"(digital upon request), and an opportunity to purchase tools and parts at a discounted price.