Mechanics Courses

We’ve split our popular Mechanics Course into two 4 week courses to give more options and flexibility for all.

Based on the ‘Park Tools School Curriculum’, Part 1 & 2 cover a range of topics and are aimed at people who want to become confident bike mechanics.

Courses are held regularly throughout the year (generally on Thursday evenings 6.30-9pm, during term times).

Classes are limited to eight students so everyone gets plenty of attention and hands-on learning. Includes Attendance Certificate, Park Tools Manual highly recommended and available for purchase.

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Drop-In Sessions

Regular public DIY mechanics sessions.

Anyone can join us to recycle and fix bikes for themselves or others. Tools are provided with volunteers on hand to assist.

Our drop-in sessions have been at the heart of RAD operations since our inception. They bring to life our kaupapa enabling all to access cycling, recycling & community connection.

These run Sundays 12-4pm and Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm (except public holidays) and run on a first in, first served basis. Be warned, these sessions are super popular, so be prepared to hang out, help out, enjoy or join the RADness while you wait for your turn.

Hopefully see you soon!

Club Nights

Weekly Club sessions for our members and volunteers to get greasy building and fixing bikes.

Club Nights are hosted on Mondays from 6.30-8.30pm (except public holidays). Here you’ll be able to get the best attention and advice, while learning and connecting with our crew in this quieter session.

To become a RAD Clubbie you need to either:

• Regularly volunteer

• Regularly donate

  (at least $15 per month)

• Purchase a Clubbie concession pass ($50 for 5 visits)

Wanna become a Clubbie?

Click ‘Get Involved’ to find out more…

Beginners Courses

These 4-week courses are for riders to build confidence in solving and fixing common bike problems. Learn basic bike maintenance through demonstrations, discussions and lots of practice.  

Courses are held regularly throughout the year (generally on Thursday evenings 6.30-9pm, during term times).

Taught by professional bike mechanics these courses are limited to eight students allowing plenty of hands-on learning.

Click on ‘Buy Tickets’ to find our next dates and course outline…

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Salvage Nights

Weekly sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging all the amazing donations we receive.

Salvage nights maximise our recycling efforts, improve the quality of service we provide to our community, and gives us the opportunity to connect as a volunteer crew.

It’s also a great way to learn RAD skills!

Stripping bikes provides practical knowledge of how bikes fit together while recycling parts enables correct tool use and parts assessment.

Wanna volunteer?

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Youth Workshops

We’ve reshaped our Youth Workshops to maximise our RAD impacts.

We’re now collaborating with community organisations to support young people (10+) into RAD riding and learning.

In these 2 hour workshops, nominated rangatahi receive a RAD bike, helmet and lock, as well as learn basic maintenance skills to keep them riding and being RAD

Led by RAD mechanics and youth volunteers, these workshops are limited to eight students to ensure lots of hands-on learning.

To recommend a deserving young person who’ll bring keen minds and good vibes, click below…