Workshops for NHCC members—let’s up your game!
We have workshops coming up! Essential Bike Maintenance 1.0 for beginners who want to keep their bikes running smoothly (two different dates to choose from) , Gear Essentials: What are they and how do they work, Gears & Brakes: Ride Better!, and Bike Maintenance 2.0 (for the experienced crowd) designed for club members who have premium bicycles and want to know how to best protect their investments.
WORKSHOP: Essential Bike Maintenance 1.0
Monday July 10th, 6:00pm (8 person maximum)
Wednesday July 19 (8 person maximum)
It’s a two-hour session, with one hour devoted to hands-on maintenance that you’ll perform on your own bicycle, and the other hour for removing and repairing a flat tire. We’ll cover:
- How, when, and why to clean & lube the chain and related parts that make up a drive train
- How and when to check tire pressure and pump your tires
- How to remove the front or back wheel from your bike
- Change a flat tire
WORKSHOP: Gear Essentials: What are they and how do they work
Monday July 17th, 6:00pm
It’s a two-hour session. First we’ll put a bike up on the stand and learn what all those rings on the front and back of your bike actually do. Then we will head out onto the street and practise shifting up, down, and repeat!
- Identify how many gears your bicycle has
- Learn what the left and right shifters each do
- Tips for proper shifting
- Learn about cross-chaining
WORKSHOP: Gears & Brakes—Ride Better!
Monday July 24th, 6:00pm
It’s a two-hour session designed to build technique! It will be a practical mix of discussion, demonstration and riding. You’ll learn to:
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- Improve your shifting skills
- Anticipate terrain and shift accordingly
- Use gears to maintain cadence and keep rolling smoothly
- Use your brakes efficiently
- Position & corner
WORKSHOP: Bike Maintenance 2.0
Monday August 21, 6:00pm
This two hour session is for the more experienced crowd who may have fancy schmancy bikes and want to know how to best protect that investment. Learn how to:
- Care for your carbon fibre bike
- Clean and wash safely
- Inspect your drive-train for wear
- Remove & replace your chain for deep cleaning of the drive-train
- Choose the right lube and how & when to apply it properly
- Inspect your brake pads (rim and disc)
- How to check your frame for damage
- Learn about chain drop or “suck” (and the damage it can cause!)
- Examine cables, check for wear, and understand the different available options
- Discussion of tubeless tires and paraffin chain waxing
- Q & A
It’s the final day to order a Club Jersey online!
The end is near! Okay, so not the end-of-the-world sort of near, but the online-club-jersey-store-closing type of near. You have the end of today to get your order placed! Hey, a club jersey makes you look snazzy and you might actually ride faster (not scientifically proven yet). A note about fit: The new jerseys fit […]
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop is tonight!
Tonight’s the night! It’s freezing cold outside, so what better excuse do you need to come talk bikes? Join us for our Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop tonight at 6:00 PM at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. We’ll have Randy, Paul, Jason, and Helmut all on hand to collaborate, answer questions, and help you level up your […]
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop: Monday May 11th, 6pm at the Baltimore Rec Centre
REMINDER: Just 7 more days The NHCC online store where you can purchase club jerseys Store closes on May 14th Get your order in today. $95 (+HST) Whether you’re new to cycling or just want to feel more confident handling basic bike issues, this hands-on workshop will cover essential maintenance skills every cyclist should know. […]
NHCC Online Jersey sales—store is open (until May 14th only)
Get them while you can! The online store closes on May 14th Our new club jerseys will be supplied by Corsino Custom Jerseys and will be available online only through a dedicated store. Members had the opportunity to try on samples at our Membership Night, and based on feedback, we’ve selected the semi-race fit (Elite) […]
Cycling Safety Session: Monday May 4th, 6pm
This Monday is our Cycling Safety Essentials—Theory & Best Practices — it’s a compact 2-hour comprehensive information session designed to cover core cycling safety principles (no bike required). We don’t just talk about what to do, but we explore WHY. With a deeper understanding of traffic dynamics you’ll be safer and more confident. You’ll be […]
Prep Step: Get your Bike Ready
Holy chromoly, cycling season is here (almost!) The sun is shining. Your heart’s pumpin‘ anticipation for the 10am meetup. You find your shorts buried in the drawer (strange… they definitely shrunk). You’re ready for blastoff. You and your bike? Reunited at last. You’re groovin’. You might even show up early. Start Strava. Grab bike. …What […]
Prep Step: Get Sized for a Club Jersey
Starting this season, NHCC club jerseys will be sold online only. In the past, the club carried inventory for in-person purchase, but once existing inventory is depleted, that will no longer be the case. We’re moving to a new supplier (Corsino)—which means new cuts and fits. Hey, whoooooahhh—what about trying one on first? We’ve got […]
Club Jersey Fit Kit – Try Before You Buy!
At Thursday’s Membership Night, we’ll have our Jersey Fit Kit available for you to try on! This is your chance to check out the different styles and sizes to find the fit that works best for you. Please note that these jerseys are for fitting purposes only—they are not for purchase. Once you’ve found your […]