Ride & Repair: Trailside Skills with Cheri Mills - Open to ALL

Cycle Ride & Trailside Maintenance with Cheri Mills

Join us for a sociable ride and hands-on trailside maintenance session with Cheri Mills – experienced cycle coach, bike mechanic, and all-round expert in fixing things (yes, she’s even a car mechanic too!).

This is not about big miles or technical riding – it’s about learning to handle the common problems you might face out on the trails. From fixing a puncture in the rain to sorting slipping gears, you’ll leave feeling more confident, capable, and independent when you ride.

What you’ll learn:

• How to fix punctures outdoors (because it’s very different than in the garage!)
• How to convert to single speed if your gears fail
• Chain repairs and gear adjustments
• What tools and spares to carry (and why)
• Loads of top tips to keep you rolling

Ride details:

• Distance: Max 10 miles approx. (15 km) on non-technical trails
• Bike: Hybrid, gravel, mountain bike, Ebike or any bike with off-road (nobbly) tyres
• Pace: Sociable, with stops along the way for maintenance training
• Onsite café for coffee and cake afterwards if you wish

Age constraints:

The workshop is for anyone, aged 14 and above.

• Ages 14 - 15 must ride with a parent/guardian
• Ages 16 - 17 can ride alone with parental/guardian consent

This event is designed especially for those who want to be able to be self reliant on the trails. If you’re tired of asking your mates, the kids, or anyone for help when something goes wrong, this session will give you the skills (and confidence) to get yourself back on the bike and back to base.

Come for the ride, takeaway the skills – and leave knowing you can handle whatever the trail throws at you.

Who is Cheri Mills?

Mountain Bike Skills & Performance Coach, Guide, Brand & Includsion Ambassador.

With over 30 years of riding and racing experience across the UK and Europe, Cheri has competed at the highest levels in XC, Enduro, Marathon, and Stage Racing, earning national titles, a top 25 finish at the EWS Elite, a European stage racing medal, and qualifying for the Gravel World Championships.

As a coach with 15 years of experience, you will be in good hands receiving expert knowledge!! With this heavily funded session through Drosi Bikes, Llangollen , you will come away wanting to learn more and with a real buzz to get out of your comfort zone and get your hands dirty.

Important Info

If you are unsure if this session is for you, please get in touch with us here at Drosi Bikes.

Please arrive at the meeting point ready to ride at least 5 minutes before your session starts.

Please bring your own bike in good working order and helmet.

You must wear a helmet at all times during the session.

The cost includes parking - with thanks to One Planet Adventure.

All information will be sent to you in a confirmation email.

Cost shouldn't be a barrier.

We’re asking just £15 for this 3.5-hour session – an incredible value due to funding from The Moondance Foundation – but we understand that even this can be a stretch sometimes. If money’s a barrier, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help, no questions asked.

If you can afford the £15, know that your contribution goes right back into our community – supporting future events, courses for young and old, and helping others who might be struggling to access opportunities like this one.

Let’s lift each other up, on and off the trails.

Many thanks to the Moondance Foundation for their funding. It's thanks to them we are able to offer this session at a massive reduction.

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