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Level: Intermediate
Pace: 10-14mph
Duration: 1 ½ – 3 hours
Designed to get you out into the quiet country lanes in and around Harlow. A little more challenging that the Easy Does It rides, and you may find yourself getting a little out of breath as you begin to build strength and stamina on the bike.
Just turn up and ride.
Level: Intermediate
Pace: 10-14mph
Duration: 1 ½ – 3 hours
Designed to get you out into the quiet country lanes in and around Harlow. A little more challenging that the Easy Does It rides, and you may find yourself getting a little out of breath as you begin to build strength and stamina on the bike.
Just turn up and ride.
Intermediate Maintenance – Part 1: Wheels & Hubs.
A four-part course perfect for those riding frequently who would like the knowledge and skills to keep their bike running smoothly all year round. Covers Wheels & Hubs, Brakes, Gears and Headsets & Bottom Brackets.
FULL COURSE CONTENTS:
PART 1: WHEELS & HUBS
Overview of common wheel sizes, hubs and bearing systems; identifying worn or loose wheel bearings; adjusting bearings; changing a cassette; changing a tire, changing an inner-tube; replacing a broken spoke; wheel truing (theory and demonstration).
PART 2: BRAKES
Overview of common braking systems; how to adjust brakes; changing brake blocks, changing a brake cable; reconnecting and setting up new brakes calipers.
PART 3: GEARS
Overview of common gear systems, changing a gear cable; adjusting the rear derailleur; adjusting the front derailleur; common issues and how to resolve them.
PART 4: HEADSETS & BOTTOM BRACKETS
Overview of headsets; detecting headset wear or adjustment issues; adjusting headsets; overview of bottom brackets; detecting bottom bracket wear or adjustment issues; adjusting bottom brackets.
Intermediate Maintenance – Part 2: Brakes.
A four-part course perfect for those riding frequently who would like the knowledge and skills to keep their bike running smoothly all year round. Covers Wheels & Hubs, Brakes, Gears and Headsets & Bottom Brackets.
FULL COURSE CONTENTS:
PART 1: WHEELS & HUBS
Overview of common wheel sizes, hubs and bearing systems; identifying worn or loose wheel bearings; adjusting bearings; changing a cassette; changing a tire, changing an inner-tube; replacing a broken spoke; wheel truing (theory and demonstration).
PART 2: BRAKES
Overview of common braking systems; how to adjust brakes; changing brake blocks, changing a brake cable; reconnecting and setting up new brakes calipers.
PART 3: GEARS
Overview of common gear systems, changing a gear cable; adjusting the rear derailleur; adjusting the front derailleur; common issues and how to resolve them.
PART 4: HEADSETS & BOTTOM BRACKETS
Overview of headsets; detecting headset wear or adjustment issues; adjusting headsets; overview of bottom brackets; detecting bottom bracket wear or adjustment issues; adjusting bottom brackets.
Intermediate Maintenance – Part 2: Gears.
A four-part course perfect for those riding frequently who would like the knowledge and skills to keep their bike running smoothly all year round. Covers Wheels & Hubs, Brakes, Gears and Headsets & Bottom Brackets.
FULL COURSE CONTENTS:
PART 1: WHEELS & HUBS
Overview of common wheel sizes, hubs and bearing systems; identifying worn or loose wheel bearings; adjusting bearings; changing a cassette; changing a tire, changing an inner-tube; replacing a broken spoke; wheel truing (theory and demonstration).
PART 2: BRAKES
Overview of common braking systems; how to adjust brakes; changing brake blocks, changing a brake cable; reconnecting and setting up new brakes calipers.
PART 3: GEARS
Overview of common gear systems, changing a gear cable; adjusting the rear derailleur; adjusting the front derailleur; common issues and how to resolve them.
PART 4: HEADSETS & BOTTOM BRACKETS
Overview of headsets; detecting headset wear or adjustment issues; adjusting headsets; overview of bottom brackets; detecting bottom bracket wear or adjustment issues; adjusting bottom brackets.
Intermediate Maintenance – Part 2: Headsets & bottom Brackets.
A four-part course perfect for those riding frequently who would like the knowledge and skills to keep their bike running smoothly all year round. Covers Wheels & Hubs, Brakes, Gears and Headsets & Bottom Brackets.
FULL COURSE CONTENTS:
PART 1: WHEELS & HUBS
Overview of common wheel sizes, hubs and bearing systems; identifying worn or loose wheel bearings; adjusting bearings; changing a cassette; changing a tire, changing an inner-tube; replacing a broken spoke; wheel truing (theory and demonstration).
PART 2: BRAKES
Overview of common braking systems; how to adjust brakes; changing brake blocks, changing a brake cable; reconnecting and setting up new brakes calipers.
PART 3: GEARS
Overview of common gear systems, changing a gear cable; adjusting the rear derailleur; adjusting the front derailleur; common issues and how to resolve them.
PART 4: HEADSETS & BOTTOM BRACKETS
Overview of headsets; detecting headset wear or adjustment issues; adjusting headsets; overview of bottom brackets; detecting bottom bracket wear or adjustment issues; adjusting bottom brackets.
Join us on a Saturday morning for a group ride led by trained ride leaders.
We try to accommodate everyone who shows up for route/distance/pace and perhaps which way the wind is blowing in about 3 groups. The Sculpture Ride, mostly on bike trails around Harlow is a great way to start or return to cycling.
No one is dropped from any ride and there’s always a stop for a social “cuppa” somewhere on the way.
Be at the Museum at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 start.
We have bikes to rent for £3 per session
Join us on a Saturday morning for a group ride led by trained ride leaders.
We try to accommodate everyone who shows up for route/distance/pace and perhaps which way the wind is blowing in about 3 groups. The Sculpture Ride, mostly on bike trails around Harlow is a great way to start or return to cycling.
No one is dropped from any ride and there’s always a stop for a social “cuppa” somewhere on the way.
Be at the Museum at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 start.
We have bikes to rent for £3 per session
Join us on a Saturday morning for a group ride led by trained ride leaders.
We try to accommodate everyone who shows up for route/distance/pace and perhaps which way the wind is blowing in about 3 groups. The Sculpture Ride, mostly on bike trails around Harlow is a great way to start or return to cycling.
No one is dropped from any ride and there’s always a stop for a social “cuppa” somewhere on the way.
Be at the Museum at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 start.
We have bikes to rent for £3 per session
The Big Harlow Bike Ride 2019
Great News. The 4th Annual Big Harlow Bike Ride 2019 will on Sunday 28th July.
With new rides and events we expect more riders than ever this year as Hub and Spoke join forces with Lee Valley Cycles to organize the event.
The start point for all rides will be Harlow Museum.
All the planned rides will have experienced Hub and Spoke ride leaders with each group. The rides and depart times are:
10:30
“Off-road” – Trail ride; New for this year, Dave Wales of Lee Valley Cycles will be taking the riders through the new trail at Latton Woods.
10:45 and 11:30
Family rides; 5-10 miles for families with children and/or inexperienced riders on a circular route on Harlow’s bike trails. No planned stops and returning to the museum.
11:00
Intermediate Ride: 20 mile ride on the country lanes with a coffee stop at the shed in Sawbridgeworth, finishing back at the Museum. The pace will average about 10 mph.
11:15
Further and Faster Ride: A 30 mile ride through the Essex lanes at a pace of about 13-14 mph. with a café stop and returning to the museum
Check Hub and Spoke Harlow on Facebook to register interest and keep up with the latest information on the rides.
Email contact@hubandspokeharlow.co.uk for questions or to register
