Of course regular bike services can be expensive, so for a long term solution to dealing with daily wear and tear, enrolling on a bike maintenance course can be extremely cost effective.

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If you have a group of girlfriends who all enjoy cycling, why not sign you all up for a bike maintenance course this Valentine’s Day? These sorts of activities are always great fun to do with friends and are sure to teach you some skills that as a regular cyclist you’ll no doubt have more opportunities to put into use than you’d probably hope for.

Take a look at Sky Ride’s website for a full list of companies and organisations that offer bike maintenance courses. Some bike shops, such as Evans Cycles even offer special women’s only courses and classes .