I agree with Jed if you do get stuck they are helpful and can show you how to do most things.

Thanks Titch.

@WinsfordDave wrote:

what about running our own course - some of the wrinklies, myself included, have years of experience keeping their bikes sorted. I for one have always built all my bikes from scratch (pre off the peg complete bikes) and maintained them.
What about a few of us wrinklies, or anyone with similar skills, seeing what can be done - just need to know what people want and make sure we have people to cover Shimano/Campag etc. Can include emergency get you home tips and general advice on keeping your bike in good nick.
I would be happy to be involved with a few more - any offers?

I will be quite happy to put together a couple of sessions with Dave Wright, covering the basics and more complicated stuff, 7pm and the legion would be best, before the meet on a Monday, timing, well , lets get the holiday period over then plan to do them in Sept/Oct.. lets make them free to encourage attendance

We can also include some protocol and tips about group riding.

I think even if there are only a few interested folk we should do it, well publish a draft list of subjects / content by the AGM, you can all then influence the content based on your own desires, it would be a hands on demo, your not going to get confidence unless you get stuck in.

I think you have nailed it Jim, well done. 🙂

Sounds good! Up for that!

Thanks for volunteering Jim, It's unlikely I'll be able to help as my hours have been increased to 5-6 days a week.

Sounds a good plan Jimmy - I've actually got a spare frame, some old wheels and fair bit of stuff to almost do a build from scratch if needed. Sept/Oct will be ideal and it gives time to put something together

If you need another frame I have like I said earlier one which wants building up I have all the parts etc. unfortunately I'll be unable to attend though.

Sounds like this is going to come together well, thanks very much guys. I would like to look at things like brakes, gears, cables etc. We have some major expertise among us so it will be great to get the benefit of that.