Velotech Training — Get Qualified – NEW DATES ADDED FOR 2025

We’re a Velotech training centre, and can teach you workshop standard bike maintenance. We offer Bronze, Silver and Gold courses.

Each course takes 2 days and costs £325.

In order to progress to Silver you must complete Bronze and to progress to Gold you must complete Silver.

For details of what’s included at each level please visit: https://www.velotech-cycling.ltd.uk/training.shtml

Training usually runs on Thursdays and Fridays, and available dates can be found and booked HERE

For any further information or questions please contact: jack@recyke.bike

Basic Bike Maintenance Training

This is a small group class, where we cover the basics with lots of hands on learning.

On this course we will cover:

• The M-Check – The pre ride safety check of your bike
• Removal, refitting & securing of wheels
• Tyre and inner tube replacement
• Puncture repair kits and how to use them
• Checking for signs of wear
• How to lubricate and clean your bike.
• Basic tools and how to use them

Price: £55 per person

Available courses can be found HERE

If you’re interested in booking a session for a group we can also run a private class for you. Contact jack@recyke.bike to book or for more information.

Intermediate Bike Maintenance Training

In this session you’ll further develop your skills and confidence. The session covers:

On this course we will cover:

• Gear set up, including limit screws, cable tension and indexing
• Brake setup & adjustment on common systems
• Brake pad replacement on common systems
• Chain removal, cleaning and refitting
• Cassette/Freewheel removal and refitting
• Headset adjustment
• Intermediate tools and how to use them

Price: £65 per person

Available courses can be booked HERE

Contact jack@recyke.bike for more information.

Individual Bike Maintenance Training

Paired up 1 to 1 with a skilled mechanic, you can cover pretty much whatever you want.

Typically, we work with people who want to get their bike ready for long rides or tours, and at the same time want to learn how to fix things when they break in the middle of nowhere.

Price for 1to1 session: £60 per hour. Additional person £30 per hour. 

Contact byker.shop@recyke.bike to arrange in Byker or chester.shop@recyke.bike to arrange in Chester-le-Street.

Women only sessions

On the last Tuesday of each month we hold a free drop in session for women. Each month has a themed lecture demo and there’s an opportunity to carry out your own maintenance and repairs supported by friendly female mechanics. You only pay for any parts you use. 5.30-7pm. Further information can be found here Outreach.