🚴Cathy’s Bike Clinic: Trailside Maintenance – Ride It Out

Hosted by Life Outside Gear Exchange

Wednesday, May 21 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Nutana Park (beside Life Outside) | $50 | Space for 15

🧰 When the Unexpected Happens… Ride It Out!

This hands-on demonstration clinic will teach you how to handle common mechanical issues on the trail or road — so you can ride your way out instead of walking your bike home.

Led by cycling educator Cathy Hancherow, this outdoor session is perfect for riders who want to feel more independent, prepared, and capable when things go wrong mid-ride.

🚨 What You’ll Learn:

• How to do a pre-ride check to spot problems before they start

• Quick fixes and hacks for common issues on the go:

• Broken chains

• Flat tires

• Broken shifter cables

• How to remove your rear wheel like a pro

• CO₂ cartridge inflation demo

• What to pack in your on-the-go toolkit

• Come with your questions!

📍 Details:

• Date: Wednesday, May 21

• Time: 6PM – 8PM

• Location: Nutana Park, beside Life Outside Gear Exchange  (inside if weather is bad!)

• Cost: $50 per person

• Spots Available: 15 

🧤 What to Bring:

• Dress for the weather — this clinic is outside!

• Optional: bring gloves (we’ll be handling dirty chains and tires)

• Please don’t bring your bike! – Cathy will demonstrate everything, and future classes will include time with your own ride.

• We provide: chairs, drinks and a non-intimidating learning environment!

About Cathy:

"Hi, I'm Cathy Hancherow, and I've been a bicycle mechanic since 2017. I have a passion for cycling and an aptitude for mechanics. I started as a road biker, then got into mountain biking, and now I’ve merged the two — I really enjoy gravel riding.

I want to give you the confidence to know how to fix your bike — whether it’s between full tune-ups at a shop, quick fixes on the ride, or just having the right tools with you so you're prepared. I love teaching others and am always happy to answer your questions."

Space is limited — sign up soon to secure your spot!