April 1, 2025
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Looking to gain some more knowledge about your bike and fix some basic problems like a flat tire? Tired of asking for help whenever something goes wrong? Learn so much more than you thought possible and walk away feeling more confident – and handy! In this intro to basic bike mechanics with Sylvie, we’ll go over what the different parts of your bike are, what are the really important bits to take care of, what to bring on a ride, how to fix small repairs, practicing hands-on with flat tire changes, and how to use tire plugs for tubeless set ups.
We also offer a Bike Tech 102 (in Whistler June 10th) where we’ll take a deeper dive into setting up suspension, tuning gears and other trouble shooting.
Bring your bike with you for these hands-on sessions. Any level of rider is welcome. Zero knowledge necessary 😉
$90 + gst
*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee, Etransfer payments have no fees.
MEET UP LOCATION:
Meet up spot and reminder details on what to bring will be sent out at least 1 week in advance by email. Location will be in Pemberton at Sweet Skills headquarters (warehouse / yard).
GEAR NEEDED:
Bike: Your clean mountain bike. Other stuff: Notebook/pen, camp chair, warm layers as we may be outside, your tools/bag – if you don’t have any that’s not a problem.
SNACKS & WATER
Please feel free to bring snacks and enough water as we hang out for this 3 hour session.
WAIVERS:
Each guest will be required to sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement at time of registration, prior to start of trip. Click here to view and fill in the online waiver at time of booking. Participants are required to inform Sweet Skills of any allergies, medical conditions or injuries that might affect their riding or health and any medications taken.
AGE:
Minimum required age is 18 for our camps and clinics. Requests can be made on a case-by-case basis. It’s recommended for youth between the ages of 14 and 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Outside of 30 days: Payments made for any lesson outside of 30 days before the start date of your booking will be refunded less $30. Or transfer 100% of balance to another clinic during the current season. After which time it is non refundable.
Within 29-15 days: Payments made for any lesson cancelled between 29-15 days of the start date of your booking will be refunded less 50% of the total fees paid. Or transfer 100% of balance to another clinic during the current season. After which time it is non refundable.
Within 14-0 days: Payments made for any lesson cancelled within 14 days of the start date of your lesson are non-refundable and no credit is available for future lessons. If Sweet Skills is able to fill your spot you will receive a refund less 50% of fees paid or a 75% credit towards another clinic within the current season. After which time it is non refundable.
Sweet Skills reserves the right to cancel or adjust a reservation at any time due to minimum participation requirements not being met, or any other circumstance that arises. Should Sweet Skills need to cancel or reschedule your reservation you will be offered 100% credit to reschedule for another date, or option of a full refund.
Should your booking need to be cancelled due to extenuating circumstances beyond our control, including (but not limited to): border closures, government-initiated shutdowns due to a pandemic or wildfire, extreme weather which is deemed by Sweet Skills to be a safety issue. Sweet Skills may offer you a 100% credit to reschedule for another date, or give you the option of a full refund minus 10% of payments made.
Every attempt will be made to adhere to our scheduled itinerary. However, there are possibilities of unexpected changes to our route, timings and itinerary at any time. Safety issues, weather and/or any extenuating circumstances beyond our control may contribute to this possibility. Should these changes affect your pre and/or post-tour travel plans, Sweet Skills will not be responsible for additional expenses incurred by guests (non-refundable hotel or travel reservations, etc.)