Enhance your performance using Velotech's expert-driven bicycle mechanic assurance.
Get hands-on experience and develop the practical skills you need to become a confident bicycle mechanic. Velotech's courses emphasize real-world application and problem-solving.
Courses & Workshops
Bronze Velotech
Our required starting point for anyone wanting to progress to silver, the Bronze course covers essential skills like inspecting and adjusting headsets, gears, hubs, and more. You'll also learn tube and tyre repair (including tubeless) and proper lubrication techniques.
Silver Velotech
Expand your knowledge with our Silver course, which covers advanced fitting and repair techniques. This includes full re-cabling, frame alignment, and replacing a wide range of components including bottom brackets. You must have completed the Bronze course to attend.
Gold Velotech
The Gold course signifies your ability to handle complex repairs and rebuilds across all cycle types. You'll gain the skills to work independently and sign off on bike safety. This advanced qualification requires prior completion of Velotech Silver.
Trailside & Roadside Repair
Gain the skills to confidently tackle common bike issues on the trail or road. Our friendly tutor will guide you through safety checks, chain repair, lubrication, and puncture fixing (including tubeless). Bring your clean bike and leave feeling prepared for any ride.
Our passion for bikes & sharing knowledge
Our love of bikes has led us to work in the cycle industry and now we have the pleasure of teaching aspiring mechanics from all walks of life. We love to share our knowledge and enthusiasm by teaching Bicycle Maintenance Workshops and Velotech Qualifications.
Teaching Velotech is a passion. It inspires and empowers cyclists by providing valuable skills, whether for home mechanics or those seeking qualifications for the cycle industry.
I’m proud to say we can deliver ‘Women Only’ Velotech and Bicycle Maintenance Workshops, led by a female instructor.
We are practical people and believe in a hands-on learning experience.
At Trailheads, we hope you find our courses and qualifications informative, fun and rewarding!