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The Bicycle Rack is pleased to announce that we will be offering The Park Tool School bicycle maintenance and repair course. This bicycle repair course is a unique program with curriculum designed by the Park Tool Company.

You will receive the Park Tool School manual as part of the course. The manual provides information on basic mechanical skills as well as detailed instructions for repairing and maintaining wheels, bearing assemblies, braking and shifting systems, etc. Written by Park Tool's Director of Education, Calvin Jones, it has everything you need to know to keep your bicycle rolling smoothly and safely. The material in the student manual acts as the outline for each session of the clinic. Hands-on demonstrations augment all course material along with ample time after class to practice what you have learned on your own bike, while under the supervision of the instructor.

Instructor: Mike Kilmer
Mike has over 34 years experience as a professional mechanic and has worked at The Bicycle Rack since 1990. He has taught bicycle repair courses previously and is now pleased to incorporate the Park Tool School system into his teachings.

There are TWO Clinics to choose from
Tune-up Clinic (approx. 20hr. course) $***.00	Overhaul Clinic (approx. 28hr. course) $***.00
Work space setup Tools and Lubrication Chain Repair Wheels, Tires and tubes Cable replacement Brake Adjustment Derailleur (Gear) Adjustment Standard Wheel Truing Adjustment of Hub Bearings Adjustment of Headset Bearings Adjustment of Bottom Bracket Bearings Stem, Handlebar, Seatpost Adjustment Lots More Park Tool School Manual	←  ALL of the Tune-up Clinic         PLUS: Overhauling Bottom Bracket Overhauling Headset Overhauling Front Hub Overhauling Rear Hub Major Wheel Truing
Consists of five classes, Each class consists of ~4 hours of instruction Class Schedules are Below	Consists of seven classes, Each class consists of ~4 hours of instruction The first five classes are shared with the Tune-Up clinic

*There is a limit of five students per Tool School Clinic, so don't delay.
*Registration form and Payment are required to hold your place.
*Students under age 18 must have written permission of parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming Class Schedule Schedule for 2022
Tune-up Clinic 5 classes ~20+ hr. course Saturdays at 5:30pm	Overhaul Clinic 7 classes ~28+ hr. course Saturdays at 5:30pm
Probability of classes restarting is possible in late 2022 Check below for details	←  All of the Tune-up classes plus two more

*Note: Custom classes can be arranged for your group. (minimum of 3)

All students will receive with their tuition:

• The opportunity to learn bicycle mechanics in a professional repair shop taught by a qualified instructor.
• A Park Tool School repair manual
• A 10% discount on tools and repair parts while enrolled in the class.
• A Certificate of completion.

With your newly acquired bicycle repair skills:

• You'll save time by not having to wait for your bicycle to be tuned up at the local shop.
• You'll save time by not having to walk your bike miles out of the woods because you didn't know how to make an efficient trailside repair.
• You'll save money by not paying labor to maintain your bicycle over the years. A complete tune-up should be performed at least once a year.
• Those interested in working in the bicycle industry will have obtained a solid base of bicycle repair knowledge.

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Registration is CLOSED for now.



With any luck, registration will hopefully re-open for our fall session.
Please check back in late August to see if a decision has been made.

(*) Fees and schedules are subject to change. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.

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Special Educational Opportunities
You can work one-on-one under the guidance of Mike. The work is on a per-job basis, by appointment only and only when The Bicycle Rack is closed. Some typical classes are:

• Bottom Bracket Overhaul
• Headset Overhaul
• Suspension Fork Installation
• Front Hub Overhaul
• Rear Hub Overhaul                                           Contact Mike for prices
• Brake Cable Replacement
• Derailleur Cable Replacement
• Inner Tube Replacement
• Wheel Building Class

Personal Mechanic
The mechanic is totally yours for one-on-one work. Instruction is available on all aspects of bicycle repair and fit. This service is offered by appointment only.
Contact Mike for current rates.