Cycling Fundamentals Workshop
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
10:30am to 12:00pm
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About This Workshop
Interested in learning more about bicycle maintenance and cycling in general? Join us on the patio outside of the Hillsborough Street entrance to D. H. Hill Jr. Library on main campus!
This hands-on workshop will start by covering basics of bicycle maintenance including chain maintenance/removal and installation, flat tires and more advanced topics such as brake maintenance and operation. The instructor will bring in one of his bicycles, basic tools and a workstand for demonstration purposes.
Next we will go over different disciplines of bicycling, and how bicycles have evolved over the years and the reasoning behind these changes. We will cover weight distribution and techniques, body positioning as it relates to going over obstacles and cornering (off and on-road, over different surfaces). We will talk about easy ways to adjust bikes for better ergonomics and fit. Finally we will talk about hydration and miscellaneous tools and gear. Wrap up will include cycling safety and culture, how to find help and groups online, how to find trails and biking paths including local avenues and when traveling.
This workshop is intended to be interactive and participants are encouraged to bring in their bicycles and ask questions throughout.
Speaker Bio:
Ahmet is a 2nd year MBA student in Marketing Management and Supply Chain Management. He has been competing in different types of bicycling events ranging from 15 minute time trials to national level ultra endurance competitions to cyclocross races for more than 20 years. He has led group rides for local organizations and participated in skill building events, centuries, and others. In addition to building and maintaining bikes, he has also reviewed them for publication, and is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with people interested in cycling from all backgrounds.
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Wednesday, November 9, 202210:30am to 12:00pm
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2022-11-09 10:30:00
2022-11-09 12:00:00
Cycling Fundamentals Workshop
Interested in learning more about bicycle maintenance and cycling in general? Join us on the patio outside of the Hillsborough Street entrance to D. H. Hill Jr. Library on main campus!
This hands-on workshop will start by covering basics of bicycle maintenance including chain maintenance/removal and installation, flat tires and more advanced topics such as brake maintenance and operation. The instructor will bring in one of his bicycles, basic tools and a workstand for demonstration purposes.
Next we will go over different disciplines of bicycling, and how bicycles have evolved over the years and the reasoning behind these changes. We will cover weight distribution and techniques, body positioning as it relates to going over obstacles and cornering (off and on-road, over different surfaces). We will talk about easy ways to adjust bikes for better ergonomics and fit. Finally we will talk about hydration and miscellaneous tools and gear. Wrap up will include cycling safety and culture, how to find help and groups online, how to find trails and biking paths including local avenues and when traveling.
This workshop is intended to be interactive and participants are encouraged to bring in their bicycles and ask questions throughout.
Speaker Bio:
Ahmet is a 2nd year MBA student in Marketing Management and Supply Chain Management. He has been competing in different types of bicycling events ranging from 15 minute time trials to national level ultra endurance competitions to cyclocross races for more than 20 years. He has led group rides for local organizations and participated in skill building events, centuries, and others. In addition to building and maintaining bikes, he has also reviewed them for publication, and is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with people interested in cycling from all backgrounds.
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Instructors
Ahmet Erbas
Accessibility
If assistive technology, live captioning, or other accommodations would improve your experience at this event, please contact us. We encourage you to contact us early about this to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Contact Information
Shaun Bennett