Build a Bike 2.0

Welcome to Build a Bike 2.0 Summer 2023 – Learn How To Build a Bike and Keep it

Join Spotlight and Bike Works for an exciting and educational course designed for 11 to 16 year olds, to become Pros in the world of Bike engineering and repair.

Over the course of just 2 days, the team of certified Bike Works mechanics will guide you through the process of building your very own bike from scratch. Learn the ins and outs of common repairs like fixing punctures, so you’ll never be stranded on the roadside again.

But that’s not all – at the end of this course, every participant will be rewarded with a brand new Bike, complete with a Lock and Lights for safe and secure rides.

Ready to get certified? Simply fill in the form below and share a short video explaining why you’re eager to be part of the course. Don’t worry about video skills: we’re looking for nothing more than your enthusiasm and understanding of the commitment to the 2-day course.

Day 1

• Meet the mechanics
• Learn your tools
• Learn the parts of a bike and how they work as a system
• Learn how to maintain a bike
• Learn how to fix common faults and repairs
• Assemble a bike from scratch

Day 2

• Take parts off your bike and learn how to reattach them
• Tuning gears/systems 
• Learn about the types of bikes available and their uses
• Theory – M Check to get a road worth check
• Tips and tricks for riding your bike safely in a city
• Health and safety tips 
• Bikeabilty certification