Bicycle Mechanics Institute | Forest Monitors | July 2024

by L'équipe WTS

SESSION #2 : Grabouw / July 2024

Date : Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th 2024
Group : Forest Monitors ( in partnership with Trail Ends Bike hotel )
Course theme : Level 1 – Basics of Bicycle Mechanics / 10 hours (2 x 5 hours)

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The second training session of the Bike Mechanics Institute has started on Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th, with 14 Forest Monitors Patrol Rangers that have just started in the forests around Grabouw. #southafrica
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Thanks to the precious support of @pietersilberbauer and his crew from @trailsendbikehotel, we were able to bring new skills to these young ladies and mens.
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After working on the washing best practices, we took time to train the group on lubrication methods. The drivetrain of their brand new Zini Bicycles , were very happy with that.
In the afternoon, they learnt how to deal with punctures, flat tires, tubeless issues, and as well how to set up a derailleur.
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Providing equipment to our trainees is part of the process
Level 1 students, who completed the 10h on the Basics of Sport Mechanic, have been provided a set including :
→ 1 apron and 1 cap by Bike Mechanics Institute
→ 1 tool kit (pump + multitool + tyre levers + patches + lubricant) ; thanks to Omnico (PTY) Ltd and Ryder Cycling !
→ 1 bootle and 1 buff by Zini Bicycles
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Thank you all for your support
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NB : This Bicycle Monitors project is part of the DFFE Participatory Forestry Management Forum, designed to improve the quality of forestry management around Grabouw – and at the same time create employment and investment opportunities in the Elgin Valley.
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