Mara Ellison
Lead curriculum designer
Turns workshop diagnostics into clear visual sequences for first-time learners.
Our workshop story
Maintenance is easier when every step has a reason.
Lancewood Brakecraft began as a neighborhood repair table where riders asked simple questions and left with a clearer way to inspect their bicycles. We shaped those conversations into structured, respectful courses.
Our mission
We help everyday riders build practical mechanical literacy. Our teaching never promises a perfect result from a single adjustment; it gives learners a method, sensible limits, and the confidence to ask a qualified mechanic for help when a system needs specialist service.
The Lancewood method
Observe the symptom, understand the system, make one measured change, and test in a controlled setting. It is our fernline: a simple path that keeps curiosity connected to care.
The people behind the lessons
Jonah Reed
Technical instructor
Focuses on cable routing, caliper balance, and the details that improve repeatability.
Priya Santos
Rider experience guide
Connects maintenance habits with commuting, touring, and confident cadence.