Upcoming DIY workshop

Hello all bunny riders!

As a fun and hopefully fruitful initiative, I thought it could
be exciting to do a DIY workshop one weekend morning in say Adcock park, possibly followed
by either a ride to Woy Woy - or alternatively some 'time-trials' around the outdoor velodrome :)

The things I thought we could collectively pool our resources to conquer and find ways of solving while on the road (and please add more if you have requests or talents you want to share) so far are:

How to change a flat
puncture kit group discussion, how to use the bits and pieces in the box, how to find the hole in the tube and.. how to turn bicycle up side down, without being covered in bike and mud...
Bring your puncture kits and I will bring an old inner tube for practicing on :)

The nitty-gritty of pumping tyres
let air out of your tyres and enjoy the 'pump-them-up-again' workout :)

How quick-release vs spanner release front and back wheels work
Handy hints (removing wheel is necessary when changing the inner tube and also when putting bike in smaller car) group discussion including past survival stories more than welcome.

Gears
Changing gears - when to change and how to find a good gear
Clicking and rubbing noises - what they mean and how to fix them...

Brakes
oh yes those funny little things that scream when I go down a hill :)

Biking attire
fashion vs visibility (what to do, what to do.......?)

Defensive riding
how to enjoy a combination of scenic tours and trafficked roads

• a few basic road-rule tips for staying safe in traffic on bicycle
• hand-signals - when to use them and a practice run :)
• practice riding in a straight line while looking over right shoulder
• If anyone can demonstrate a 'bum-turn' more than happy to learn this one too
  

Keep your bike running smoothly
When to front up at bike shop for a service and the little things you can do yourself to keep the bike shipshape :)

Have a think and lets see if we can organize a happy DIY morning :)