Bike Survival Class

We just completed our first Survival class last night. Thanks to Harris for helping out with the one on one interaction and input. I feel good about how it went off, although I felt a bit rusty because it was my first class of the season. Thanks , of course, to everyone who participated and for your helpful feedback.

The Bike Survival class is designed to give students a thorough grasp of the information and mechanical skills every bike commuter or distance cyclist should know. I tried to spend allot of time on skills such as flat fixes and chain repair. These and other mechanical failures are the type of thing that will leave you with a really long walk. The other focus was on diagnosis and maintinance, which will save you money in the long run.
All the folks in the class were kind enough to fill out an anonymous survey of questions we came up with. Check out some of the responses and please leave any input or questions you have in the comments.
How'd We Do?

Were all your expectations for the class met?
Got a universal affirmative on this one. Thanks guys.
On Which topics would you like more in-depth coverage?
"Maybe some quick fixes for racing"
"Bottom bracket ; hub adjustments"
"More in depth coverage of adjusting gear shifting"
I'm with you on these suggestions, especially with gear shifting. It tends to be the source of allot of problems. Most of the information you all mentioned is covered in the tune-up class. I feel like these topics need more class time and much more practical experience to master.
Do you feel confident using the skill covered in the class?
"I'll have to do a little practice as far as deraileur adjustments and fixing chain."
"Yep, just gotta get a few basic tools."
Was there enough time devoted to each of the topics?
"yes"
How would you rate the instructor's presentation?
"A bit slow the first day, good the second. Otherwise good."
"Great presentation, knowledgeable and informative"
Would you recommend this class to a friend?
"Definitely"
General comments?
" Hands on aspect is key. For the future: maybe some written materials outlineing some basic tools, products and general specifications."
I couldn't agree more about hands-on time. Keep in touch about lab time. We hope to make shop time available for current and past students. Great suggestion on the written materials, I will work on compiling some material and perhaps a recommended text.