Level 1
Getting to know your bike

We cover the skills you need to keep your bike running smoothly from week to week.

We look at what needs oiling and cleaning regularly, how to keep your brakes and gears working as they should, wheel removal for storage or transport, and how to fix punctures.

We also check your riding position: a good posture on the bike makes cycling a lot more comfortable, as well as avoiding potential back or knee strain.

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Next course on: Saturday 19th September and Saturday 21st November 2026


Bike for Life works with a range of partners who all share a vision of more people cycling, more safely, more often.
To find out more about these partners, please click on the relevant logos below.

Bike For Life - Bikeability
Bikeability
Bike For Life - Cycle Training Standards Board
Cycle Training Standards Board
Bike For Life - We Are Cycling UK
We Are Cycling UK
Bike For Life - Sustrans
Sustrans
Bike For Life - Brighton and Hove
Brighton & Hove Council Cycling