We currently have two upcoming course streams to choose from, please feel free to pick the one that feels most suitable for you:
Bicycle Mechanics Course – open to all – (CURRENTLY FULL)
Bicycle Mechanics Course – for Women, Trans & GNC Folk

About
Our Bicycle Mechanics Courses are for folk wanting to upskill in diagnosing and fixing their own bike at home and on the trail. The courses are for beginners, no prior mechanical knowledge is required. All skill levels are welcome, but we’ll be moving at a beginner’s pace.

What we learn over the course will be accumulative, so please only reserve a spot if you can make all five sessions. Courses will run throughout the year if you’re unable to commit this time around.

Spaces tend to fill up fast. If you miss out and would like to join the waitlist, email education@thebikeshed.org.au and we’ll email you if a spot becomes available. Courses will run again throughout the year.

Participants will be provided tools to use and donated bikes to work on each day at the course. You don’t need to bring anything along, but you’re welcome to use your own tools to work with if you prefer. If you have a specific problem with your own bike you’re hoping to fix, we recommend coming to one our our Fix Your Own Bike days to work on it there, as one-on-one servicing is unfortunately beyond the scope of this course.

We have 6 waged-price tickets available, and one low-income subsidised place available – if you feel that the subsidised place is for you, don’t be shy.

Access info
The Bikeshed is located outside on flat, semi-paved ground. It is partially shaded. There are plenty of shaded nooks if you need a quiet break. Seating is available throughout the class, with activities involving a mix of sitting and standing. Generally, the learning environment is low stim: working in pairs or small groups, not too many loud noises, no flashing lights. We aim to have a good balance between demonstrating and hands-on learning, and to create a supportive environment where anyone can ask questions at any time without feeling silly. One-on-one help will be available from the instructor and volunteers throughout. If you have any questions or requirements regarding access or learning styles, please get in touch so we can make it work for you.

And if you have any questions at all about the program, please reach out to the us at education@thebikeshed.org.au