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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.

2013 Class Schedule - now posted!

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arrowNEW RIDER MAINTENANCE CLASS (3.5 hour session): $29.99 - Register today!
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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

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, Erik's Madison East Store or Erik's Madison West 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.
Erik's Westside Madison Store
6610 Seybold Road
Madison, WI 53719
Directions and Map
Each class requires a minimum of 2 participants and we are limited to a maximum of 5 participants, register early.

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DATE
TIME
CLASS
LOCATION
Tues. Feb. 12 - Wed. Feb. 13
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice 1
Warehouse
Sat. Feb. 16 - Sun. Feb. 17
6:00pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice 2
Madison Eastside
Thur. March 14th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 1
Warehouse
Wed. March 27 - Thur. March 28
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2 Day Class)
Novice 3
Warehouse
Calling all the Ladies! 
Women only for this class
Wed. April 3 - Thur. April 4 
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-Day Class)
Novice 4
Warehouse
Sat. April 13
9:00am - 5:00pm
Novice 5
Warehouse
Calling all the Ladies!
Women only for this class
Thur. April 25
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 2
Warehouse
Sat. May 4 - Sun. May 5
6:00pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice 6
Madison Westside
Monday May 6
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 3
Warehouse
Thur. May 23
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 4
Warehouse
Wed. May 29 - Thurs. May 30
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Novice 7
Warehouse
Calling all the Ladies! 
Women only for this class
Tues. June 4
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 5
Warehouse
Wed. June 12 - Thur. June 13
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice 8
Warehouse
Thur. June 20th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 6
Warehouse
Mon. July 1 - Tues. July 2
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice 9
Warehouse
Calling all the Ladies!
Women only for this class
Wed. July 17th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 7
Warehouse
Tues. July 23 - Wed. July 24
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2 Day Class)
Novice 10
Warehouse
Sat. Aug. 3 - Sun. Aug 4
6:15pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:15pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice 11
Madison Eastside
Wed. August 7
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 8
Warehouse
Wed. Aug. 21 - Thur. Aug. 22
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice 12
Warehouse
Tues. Sep. 3 - Wed. Sep. 4
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice 13
Warehouse
Tues. Sept. 10
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 9
Warehouse
Wed. Oct. 2 - Thur. Oct. 3
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice 14
Warehouse
Thur. Oct. 10
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 10
Warehouse
Thur. Oct 24 - Fri. Oct. 25
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Advanced 1
Warehouse
Sat. Nov. 2 - Sun. Nov. 3
6:15pm - 9:00pm (Saturday)
5:15pm - 8:00pm (Sunday)
Novice 15
Madison Westside
Thur. Nov. 13
5:30pm - 9:00pm
New Rider 11
Warehouse
Mon. Nov. 18 - Tues. Nov. 19
5:30pm - 9:00pm (2-day class)
Novice 16
Warehouse