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Erik's Park Tool School Bicycle Maintenance Class Schedule

Looking for tips on how to fix a flat tire or how to overhaul your headset, Erik's Park Tool School classes are for you. Get real, hands-on experience from professional bicycle mechanics and leave feeling confident with your new skills. Please note: Class format is prepared for students who are 16 years old and over.

2012 Class Schedule - now posted! Scroll down to see our class options:
New Rider Class, Open Shop Night, Novice Class & Advanced Bearings Class.

Wait List: Our classes do sell out quickly. If you are interested in a class that is full, we can send you email updates on future classes | Join E-Mail List | If a space becomes available, we will contact you.

arrowNEW RIDER MAINTENANCE CLASS (3.5 hour session): $45.99 - Register today!
View Class Schedule | Includes Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" - a $24.99 value.

Do you want to learn how to fix a flat tire? When do I lube my chain? Learn these critical maintenance tips and more: how to clean your bike, make simple adjustments and when and where to lubricate your bike. Each class participant will learn how to fix basic maintenance issues on their own bike! Attendees are expected to bring their own bike to work on. Areas of the bike that will be discussed:
  • Tire and Tube Service
  • Chain Cleaning and Lubrication
  • Cable Tension
  • Bike Washing
  • Safety Inspection

arrowNEW - OPEN SHOP NIGHT (3.5 hour session): $29.99 - Register today!
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Erik's Park Tool School Open Shop Night is for customers who want to work on their bike in a professional shop environment with access to further instruction as necessary. The Clinic is a guided work night that will cover maintaining, repairing or installing product. Participants will have access to all the shop tools found in Erik's Service Training Facility and instruction on their proper use. There is no formal curriculum for this class as it will be geared towards individual participants needs. Attendees are expected to bring their own bike to work on.  

arrowNOVICE CLASS (6 hours): $89.99 - Register today!
View Class Schedule | Includes Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" - a $24.99 value.

Get your hands dirty learning more about bike maintenance. This is an excellent class for someone with a relatively modern or brand new bike who wishes to learn about maintenance. Attendees are expected to bring their own bike to work on. Areas of the bike that will be discussed:
  • Basic Bicycle Maintenance
  • Tires & Tubes
  • Hub, Rear Sprockets & Headsets
  • Wheel Truing & Pedals
  • Chains, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
  • Derailleur Systems
  • Rim Caliper Brake Systems

arrowADVANCED BEARING SYSTEMS CLASS (6 hours): $89.99 - Register today!
View Class Schedule | Includes Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" - a $24.99 value.

An intensive hands-on class which focuses on the bearings and hubs of your bike. Gain a better understanding of the importance for bearing overhauls, an industry recommendation every 2000 - 3000 miles or 2 years. Attendees of this class should have a basic understanding of bike operation and maintenance. Attendees are expected to bring their own bike to work on. Areas of the bike that will be discussed:
  • Front and Rear Hubs
  • Headset
  • Bottom Bracket

 

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Classes will be held at either Erik's Bike Shop Warehouse or Eastside Madison Store

Erik's Bike Shop Warehouse
9201 Penn Ave S. #1
Bloomington, MN 55431
Directions and Map
Each class requires a minimum of 4 participants and we are limited to a maximum of 10 participants, register early.
Erik's Eastside Madison Store
1651 Thierer Rd
Madison, WI 53704
Directions and Map
Each class requires a minimum of 2 participants and we are limited to a maximum of 4 participants, register early.

Register online today!

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DATE
TIME
CLASS
LOCATION
Tues. Jan. 24 - Wed. Jan. 25
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Sat. Feb. 11 - Sun. Feb. 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice
Madison Eastside
Wed. Feb. 15 - Thurs. Feb. 16
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Tues. March 6
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider
Warehouse
Thurs. March 15
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider
Warehouse
Wed. Mar. 21 - Thurs. Mar. 22
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Calling all the Ladies!
Women only for this class
Tues. April 3 - Wed. April 4
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Thurs. Apr. 12
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider
Warehouse
Tues. Apr. 24
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Open Shop
Warehouse
Mon. May 7
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider
Warehouse
Sat. May 12 - Sun. May 13
6:00pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice
Madison Eastside
Thurs. May 24
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Open Shop
Warehouse
Tues. June 5 - Wed. June 6
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Wed. July 11 - Thurs. July 12
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Tues. July 24 - Wed. July 25
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Wed. Aug. 8 - Thurs. Aug. 9
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Sat. Aug. 18 - Sun. Aug. 19
6:00pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice
Madison Eastside
Wed. Sep. 5 - Thurs. Sep. 6
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice
Warehouse
Wed. Oct. 10 - Thurs. Oct. 11
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Advanced
Warehouse
Tues. Oct. 23
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Open Shop
Warehouse
Sat. Nov. 10 - Sun. Nov. 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice
Madison Eastside