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Mechanics | basics
Mon 05 January 2026 from 13:00 to 17:30
Mon 05 January 2026 from 13:00 to 17:30
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Destination :
Exoride
Registration close :
04 January 2026
Places :
2

MTB and e-bike mechanics course for beginners: fix it yourself and never get stranded again

A day in a fully equipped workshop, with a mechanic who teaches you the moves that matter: punctures, broken chains, derailleur adjustment and basic maintenance. Enough to head home self-sufficient on the small repairs, avoid being stuck at the side of the trail and space out your visits to the bike shop. No prior knowledge required, bring your own bike.



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Highlights

  • The repairs that save a ride

    Puncture, broken chain, derailleur out of tune: the most common failures, learned in the workshop and done with your own hands.

  • Your tools, on the trail and at home

    Together we go through what belongs in your pack, and which tools are worth having at home.

  • A full workshop at your disposal

    Repair stand, professional tools and a mechanic who answers all your questions.

  • You learn on your own bike

    You leave with a bike checked from top to bottom and the moves already practised on your own kit.

  • More self-sufficient, fewer trips to the shop

    The small jobs you can do yourself no longer go through the bike shop till.

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  • Introduction to bicycle maintenance and repair

    This introduction to basic bike maintenance and repair makes you self-sufficient on your own bike, fast. The goal is simple: know how to sort out what is easy to sort out, spot what needs a professional, and never again end up pushing your bike home for want of one move or one tool.

    On the programme

    • Cleaning and checks to do before every ride, then at regular intervals
    • Setting up your position on the bike
    • Basic maintenance of the drivetrain, brakes and wheels
    • Common repairs: punctures with inner tubes and tubeless, broken chain, derailleur adjustment, changing brake pads
    • The tool inventory: what you carry in your pack on rides, and what is worth having at home

    Everyone brings their own bike: you learn on your own kit, you use the course to give it a full check-up, and you leave with the moves already practised rather than with a page of notes.

    Ready to become self-sufficient? Small group, limited places: book yours.


What's included

  • Professional mechanic (fr/en/de)
  • Use of the workshop and its tools
  • Parts and accessories for the repair exercises
  • A workshop bike for demonstrations and exercises
  • A guided inventory of the tools to carry with you and to keep at home
  • A full check-up of your own bike during the course
  • Course notes to take home

Not included

  • Spare parts for your own bike, if the check-up shows the need (optional)
  • Personal tools and wear parts, which we sell on site if you want to equip yourself (optional)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Anything not listed under « Included »

Your bike

The course is best followed with your own bike: you learn on your own kit and leave with a machine checked from top to bottom.

  • Your MTB or e-bike, in the state you usually ride it: no need to clean or prepare it, that's exactly what the course is about
  • If you already have wear parts (brake pads, chain, tyres), bring them: we fit them together during the course

Can't bring your bike? No problem: the workshop provides a bike for demonstrations and exercises.

Your tools

Nothing is compulsory, the workshop is fully equipped. But if you already own tools, this is the right moment to go through them with the mechanic.

  • Your current tools, if you want to check they're suitable and complete
  • The contents of your riding pack: multitool, tyre levers, tubeless plugs, pump or cartridges
  • Your spare parts, to check they really match your bike

During the course we go through what actually needs to go on the trail with you, and which tools are worth buying for home. You'll know what to buy, in which order, and what you can do without.

And if you want to equip yourself straight away, we sell the recommended tools on site as well as common wear parts, brake pads, chains, derailleur hangers, tubeless plugs: you leave with your bike checked and the essentials already in your pack.

What to wear

On the day

  • Clothes you don't mind staining: chain grease doesn't always wash out
  • Something to write with, if you like keeping a record of what you learn

Required level

This course is an introduction: it's open to anyone who wants to become self-sufficient on repairs and basic maintenance, with no prior knowledge. If you already master these moves and want to go further, brake bleeding, pads, wheel truing and deeper servicing, have a look at our intermediate mechanics course instead.

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Location and times

The course takes place in a fully equipped workshop, over a full day. The exact place and times are confirmed with the practical details after registration.

What you can do by the end of the day

Fix a puncture with an inner tube or tubeless, get a broken chain running again, adjust your derailleur, change brake pads and run the checks before every ride. You also know which tools to carry and which to keep at home, and you can spot what needs to go to a professional.

Ready to sign up?

Convinced? Small group, limited places: hit the registration button and book yours.

Want to run this course just with your group, family, friends or club? We offer it privately too: send us your request.

A doubt, a question? Write to us, we answer quickly.


  • Can I bring my own bike?

    Yes, and we recommend it: you learn on your own kit and use the day to give it a full check-up. No need to clean it beforehand, that's one of the topics of the course.

  • Do I need any prior knowledge?

    None at all. The course starts from scratch: first the basic checks and the tools, then the most useful repairs.

  • Do I need to bring my own tools?

    No, the workshop is fully equipped. If you already own tools, bring them: we check together that they're suitable and complete.

  • Which tools should I actually buy?

    That's an important part of the day: we go through what really needs to go on the trail with you and which tools are worth having at home. You leave knowing what to buy, in which order, and what you can do without.

  • Can I buy equipment on site?

    Yes: we sell the tools we recommend on site, as well as common wear parts, brake pads, chains, derailleur hangers, tubeless plugs. The mechanic advises what suits your bike and your riding, without selling you what you don't need.

  • Does this course really save money?

    The small jobs learned during the day, derailleur adjustment, pad changes, puncture repairs, are the ones that come up most often. Doing them yourself spaces out your visits to the shop and, above all, keeps your bike out of the workshop in the middle of the season.

  • What if I break down mid-ride?

    That's exactly the point of the course: knowing how to repair on the spot with what's in your pack, rather than walking home or calling for help.

  • What's the typical participant profile?

    Riders of all ages and all riding levels, often people who ride regularly and are tired of depending on a shop for the smallest adjustment.

  • How many people per group?

    A small group, so that everyone has room to work on their bike and to ask the mechanic questions.

  • Who teaches the mechanics courses?

    A professional mechanic who repairs MTBs and e-bikes daily and has been running these courses since 2010. He knows every common failure and enjoys passing on what he knows.

  • Is the course suitable for e-bikes?

    Yes: the moves taught apply to both regular MTBs and e-bikes. The specifics of the motor system are covered, except for the work reserved for the manufacturer's service network.

  • Can this course be booked privately?

    Yes, with family, friends or your club, on the date that suits you: send us your request.



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Who will lead your adventure?

Your expert
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Christian

Mech.coach & C.E.O.

Chris has been mountain biking intensely since 1989 and has been a professional mountain bike guide since 2010.

He was product manager and team manager for a famous mountain bike brand.

He is also at the front during the adventures he guides, during which it is necessary to know bike mechanics inside out to respond to all breakdowns.

Since 2010, he has had the pleasure of offering these mountain bike mechanics courses and is delighted to share his knowledge in the field.

 

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  • Dami DLP
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    A splendid day! Incredible trails in Upper Valais, perfectly adapted to the group's level,
    Chris is super friendly and extremely accommodating! (precious mechanical help on this day when my bike didn't feel like working! :D)

  • Lucien Chatelan
    Lucien Chatelan

    Haut Valais outing, perfect weather, what a pleasure.
    Thanks to Chris and his organization, everything was top-notch! 🚵‍♂️😋🏞🤩

  • Yves Chauffaut
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    The Best of the Best! Insane singletracks, 6400m of vertical drop, in a superb atmosphere among riders!
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    Can't wait for the next outing with Chris and Exoride!

  • Daniela Loosli
    Daniela Loosli

    We had a truly awesome week in Morocco with Chris. A big thank you for the top-notch organization and the superb trails. An excellent mix of biking and discovering the local culture over a delicious tajine or Moroccan tea.
    This will surely not be our last bike trip with Chris.

  • Moshik Zur
    Moshik Zur

    We just came back from a wonderful mountain biking experience with Chris. We stayed at his guesthouse, which has an incredible view of the Alps.
    We started in Verbier with a day of coaching that brought us all to a new level of riding, thanks to Chris's insightful feedback.
    The next day, we did shuttles in Valais and had a lot of fun.
    Chris's enthusiasm for mountain biking is contagious.
    As a coach, he understands your limits and helps you progress, while making you feel safe.
    As a host, he provides a very attentive service to make your stay comfortable.
    You won't find a better mountain biking experience than this!

  • La K-Verne de K-Ro
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    Magnificent 3-day discovery shuttles in the Aosta Valley.
    Top-notch guiding!!!
    Awesome team, great atmosphere, hotel and restaurant pico bello... wonderful trails and panoramas...
    I've improved so much

    Thank you very much Chris

  • Fabrice Cagnazzo
    Fabrice Cagnazzo

    I had a great stay in Aosta, the trails were truly magnificent and the team was super nice and cool. We were a great team. We had a good laugh.
    I recommend it.Thanks again for this day. Schwalb at the red light.
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  • Guillaume Audoux
    Guillaume Audoux

    Everything was top-notch! It was a pure joy to discover the trails of Valais by shuttle to enjoy the downhills under the sun, in a good mood and stress-free.

    And Chris was top-notch! 🙏🏼
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  • Chantal Fragnière
    Chantal Fragnière

    Thank you Christian for this wonderful experience and your very valuable advice! The progress in one day is impressive, I'm looking forward to my next e-bike outings.

  • Gauthier Wislez
    Gauthier Wislez

    Great guide! Beautiful trails!

  • Cyril Deburaux
    Cyril Deburaux

    Great team, great bus, and great atmosphere. Chris knows all the best trails in Valais and is super professional (there's even a spare bike in the shuttle...). I've taken shuttles in many countries, and this Swiss experience is really a bargain for this quality of service.

    Don't think twice: sign up for their next sessions.

  • Francois Fanch
    Francois Fanch

    Thank you Christian for your good humor, your humility and above all for the knowledge of your region! Even in... Breton weather?
    You found us some beautiful, beautiful lines!
    And thanks also to the driver, discreet but just as friendly and who takes care of our bikes!

    To be done again without a doubt!

  • Vincent Héritier
    Vincent Héritier

    Chris and his team are top-notch, Chris knows Valais and its trails like the back of his hand, he is friendly and a good teacher when needed.
    He's a top rider and takes great photos too. Sore eyes because the mountains are so beautiful, and sore arms too, because the trails are so tempting.
    In short, pure happiness!
    See you soon Chris, for sure ;)

  • Daniel Fehl
    Daniel Fehl

    I spent a week with Christian exploring the Valais region between Orsières and Zermatt.
    It was an incredible experience: the mountain biking challenges, the mountain views, the mountain huts for lunch, and the homemade dinners.
    Each day, we took a shuttle to a new location and used the lifts as much as possible, then the e-MTB for additional climbs.
    He adapted the descents/traverses according to my abilities and desires. He knows the local trails, huts, and access points very well.
    I end this week with gratitude, a sense of wonder at the Alps, and the desire to return for more adventures.

  • Cédric Monnet
    Cédric Monnet

    Awesome day!!! Whether you're a beginner or comfortable on the MTB trail, Chris guides you with great technical advice, patience and happiness..!!!
    A great new feature at EXORIDE: e-MTB courses, with tips on how to handle these latest-generation machines and use them to their full potential on the terrain, downhill and.... uphill..!!!
    Have fun with EXORIDE !!!

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