Learn to repair

We offer a variety of courses in our workshop to help you get to grips with your bike, from novice to professional level.

  • Course 1: Roadside/Trailside repair

    This class is for beginners. It covers:

    • Pre-ride check/safety check

    • Know your bike

    • Cleaning and lubricating

    • What spares and tools to carry with you

    • Wheel and tyre removal, tube replacement and repair

    • Introduction to brakes & gears

    • Tubeless repair options

    Duration: 4 hours (9.30am - 1.30pm)
    Cost: £130*

    Please email to enquire about upcoming dates.

  • Course 2: Home Mechanic Course

    The basics of bike maintenance on provided bikes.

    • Safety and tool use

    • Lubricants

    • Drive train

    • Headsets

    • Saddles and bars

    • Wheel truing

    • Gear adjustment

    • Brake adjustment and pad replacement

    • Cable replacement

    Duration: 2 days (10am - 4pm)
    Next dates: 22 - 23 September
    Cost: £290*

    Please email to book.
    If we get more requests we can add more dates.

  • Course 3: Introduction to your e-bike

    A course aimed at people who have bought an e-bike, or are considering buying one, who would like to learn more about looking after their investment.

    • How to use manufacturers apps to customise and manage their bike.

    • Understanding batteries, range and how to maximise it.

    Duration: 90 minutes
    Cost: £80

  • Bespoke courses

    One-to-one on your own bike with one of our instructors, tailored to your requirements. Learn the basic maintenance procedures for your bike. We've got the skills and our friendly team are ready and willing to teach you to become a self reliant bike user.

    Cost: £50 per hour

* We reserve the right to postpone or refund in the event that we don't have a minimum of 2 participants on these courses.

All appointments take place at our workshop, at 1-2 Kings Walk, Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AF

Get in touch and we can arrange an appointment for you.

Check out our hints & tips page for some useful info on getting started with your bike

We have bikes in need of rescue, and we have kids who need bikes. So all we need are bike heroes to get them up and running again!

Through our COGS sessions, we have opportunities for volunteers prepared to take on a challenge and learn bike mechanics. We train you starting with the basics so you don’t need lots of mechanical know-how, super-powers or a cape. So why not get in touch to find out more.

What’s in it for you?

  • Learn to fine tune bikes and present these to deserving local causes.

  • We provide the kit, the bikes and parts. We need you to offer us just 2 hours per week, for 6 weeks.

  • Be trained by our experts - over 6 weeks in our workshop in King’s Walk, central Winchester.

  • Become part of the Winchester bike community, meet new people and gain useful bike mechanic skills.

Interested?

To find out more, get in touch using the details below.

Email us: info@bespokebiking.com

Call us: 01962 441962

Pop in: Bespoke Biking, 1-2 Kings Walk, Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AF