🚴 Cathy’s Bike Clinic: Wheels & Tubes – DIY Maintenance

Hosted by Life Outside Gear Exchange

Wednesdays (see calendar for available dates) | 6 PM – 8 PM
Nutana Park (beside Life Outside) | $50 ($25 for Youth!*) | Space for 8

Learn how to fix a flat and get rolling with confidence. Whether you're riding pavement, trail, or gravel, knowing how to change a tire is one of the most essential bike skills — and Cathy’s here to teach you how!

🚨 What You’ll Learn:

This hands-on, beginner-friendly clinic is focused on tubed tires only and covers:

• How to safely remove the wheel from your bicycle

• Identifying and selecting the right tube for your tire

• Understanding the parts of your wheel and how they work together

• Preventing flats before they happen

• Step-by-step guidance on how to change a tube and get your tire reinstalled

• Come with your questions!

📍 Details:

• Dates: Wednesday, May 28 & Wednesday, June 4

• Time: 6PM – 8PM

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

• Cost: $50 per person ($25 for kids age 9-17*)

• Spots Available: 8

🧤 What to Bring:

• Your bike! (with a tubed tire)

• Dress to get your hands a little dirty! And for the weather - the course is outside!

• Optional: gloves and your own tire levers (we’ll have tools on hand too)

• 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!

*Kids 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) who has also purchased a spot in the course. Kids must be at least 9 years of age.