The Park Tool School

What time does the Park Tool School course start?

Class starts each morning at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Lunch time each day runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. There's also a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break.

Do students receive a Park Tool certificate?

Students receive a frameable Park Tool certificate for completing the course.

Will I need to buy textbooks for the Park Tool School?

An individual copy of Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" is included in the course fee, and it's yours to keep. We also have a full reference library including Barnett's Manual, Sutherland's Handbook, manufacturer technical documentation, and distributor catalogues available for students' use.

How much does the Park Tool School course cost?

The Park Tool School cost is $225. The course cost includes use of all shop facilities, tooling, shop supplies and bikes. It also includes a copy of Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair".

Is the Park Tool School course run during the summer?

Yes, our Park Tool School is run during the summer. Check the Event Calendar for dates.

How often is the course run?

Our Park Tool School is run approximately every other month. Check our event calendar for the next offering. We can also schedule a custom offering if you have a group of at least 4 people. Contact us for this.

Is the "Park Tool School" suitable for home mechanics?

The primary target for this course is the home mechanic. Whether you're a recreational or serious cyclist, the Park Tool School will give you the skills and confidence to tackle your own basic repairs and adjustments. You'll also know when to seek skilled assistance from your local bike shop, and you'll have the knowledge to talk about your bike's needs.

Where can I stay while at WBI?

Guelph has the usual variety of small to mid-sized name brand motels/hotels, as well as a variety of B&B's.  At least one or two students in most of our courses to date have stayed at the London House B&B and found it be quite good.  Since Guelph is a university city, there is also lots of student rooming available.  In addition, we have negotiated a special long-stay rate at the new Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites.  This full-service hotel is located at the corner of Hwy 6

Where is WBI located?

See our contact page for a GoogleMaps locator and our address.  We're located in the Hanlon Industrial/Business Park at the south end of Guelph.  From highway 401, take highway 6 North to the traffic lights at Laird Rd, turn right, then turn left the second time you come to Southgate Drive (Southgate is a big loop; don't turn the first time you encounter Southgate).  We're about a 40 minute drive from Toronto's Pearson Airport.

What should I wear while on the course?

There are two considerations in choosing how to dress for this course.  First of all, our shop is in a poorly-insulated concrete block industrial building, and it gets cool and drafty in the winter time.  Dress with a couple of warm layers, and for sure put on some warm socks.  Secondly, this is a shop course and you'll be handling grease, oil, cutting fluid and so on.  While our shop bikes have never been ridden, and have never been outside in the mud and dirt, it's still a shop environment.  Be prepared to deal with the usual shop dirt and stains.

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