Italy’s only Park Tool School

Learn bicycle mechanics by doing the real work.

Practical training in English, delivered in our fully equipped workshop near Florence. A proven Park Tool School method for people who want skills they can use at the bench.

Confirmed English sessions: November 2026 Fully booked, January 2027 Fully booked, next start 23 February 2027.

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  • Courses taught in English
  • Maximum 6 students
  • Accommodation and lunch included
Since 2019Park Tool School in Italy
1,000+Students trained in Italy
4 or 9 daysTwo practical pathways
ScandicciFlorence, Italy
The Italian Park Tool School An internationally established training method
Your own workbench Professional Park Tool equipment for hands-on practice
Small classes Maximum 6 students for direct instructor feedback
Training certificate A clear record of the course you completed
The Park Tool School method

Less watching. More understanding, practice and control.

The goal is not to memorise a list of repairs. It is to understand the system, use the right procedure and repeat the work until you can perform it with confidence.

  1. 01 Understand the componentFunction, standards, compatibility and the reason behind each procedure.
  2. 02 See the correct processThe instructor demonstrates professional tools, sequence and checks.
  3. 03 Work at your benchYou disassemble, diagnose, adjust and rebuild real bicycle components.
  4. 04 Verify the resultImmediate feedback turns each exercise into a repeatable workshop skill.
Every topic follows the same path: explanation, demonstration, practice and verification.
Built for practical training

A real workshop changes how you learn.

Our Scandicci school is equipped with professional Park Tool workstations. With no more than six students in class, the instructor can observe your work, correct technique and answer the questions that appear only when your hands are on the bicycle.

International methodologyPark Tool School training is used in more than 150 schools worldwide.
Proven in ItalyMore than 1,000 students trained by Scuola della Bicicletta since 2019.
Professional equipmentLearn correct procedures with the tools used in modern workshops.
Useful feedbackSmall groups leave time for individual questions and corrections.
Choose your course

One method. Two levels of commitment.

Both options follow the same curriculum as the Italian school, with published package prices and three confirmed English sessions.

Basic Mechanics Course

€1,199Course package
Confirmed English sessions
  • 10-13 November 2026 Fully booked
  • 12-15 January 2027 Fully booked
  • 23-26 February 2027

A structured practical foundation for cyclists, enthusiasts and aspiring mechanics who want to maintain, diagnose and adjust a bicycle correctly.

  • Tools, safety, torque and complete bicycle inspection
  • Tyres, tubes, tubeless systems and emergency repairs
  • Cleaning, lubrication, cassette, hubs and transmission
  • Headset, complete disassembly, reassembly and final adjustment
  • Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced modules
Included in the price
  • Accommodation: basic standard, private room
  • Meals: lunch
  • Teaching materials
  • Use of a city bike during your stay, for commuting and general use
Basic Course Availability See curriculum
Complete professional path

Professional Mechanics Course

€2,599Course package
Confirmed English sessions
  • 10-20 November 2026 Fully bookedWeekdays only
  • 12-22 January 2027 Fully bookedWeekdays only
  • 23 February-5 March 2027 Weekdays only

The complete pathway for people who want workshop-level competence, professional development or a serious route into the bicycle industry.

  • Everything included in the 4-day Basic Course
  • Transmissions, standards, chain line and compatibility
  • Wheel building, truing, dishing and tensioning
  • Hydraulic brakes and electronic shifting systems
  • RockShox suspensions and final practical assessment
Included in the price
  • Accommodation: basic standard, private room
  • Meals: lunch
  • Teaching materials
  • Use of a city bike during your stay, for commuting and general use
Professional Course Availability See curriculum
Confirmed English course dates

Choose the session that fits your plans.

Every session shown is confirmed and does not depend on reaching a minimum number of participants. November 2026 and January 2027 are fully booked. The next courses start on 23 February 2027; contact us to check the remaining places and accommodation availability.

Basic Course Professional Course Fully booked

Basic Mechanics Course

Basic CourseFully booked
4 days / 32 hoursScandicci, FlorenceMaximum 6 students
See curriculum Fully booked

Professional Mechanics Course

Professional CourseFully booked
9 days / 72 hoursScandicci, FlorenceWeekdays onlyMaximum 6 students
See curriculum Fully booked

Basic Mechanics Course

Basic CourseFully booked
4 days / 32 hoursScandicci, FlorenceMaximum 6 students
See curriculum Fully booked

Professional Mechanics Course

Professional CourseFully booked
9 days / 72 hoursScandicci, FlorenceWeekdays onlyMaximum 6 students
See curriculum Fully booked

Professional Mechanics Course

Professional Course
9 days / 72 hoursScandicci, FlorenceWeekdays onlyMaximum 6 students
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The Park Tool School method

An internationally recognised method, built around real workshop practice.

Park Tool School combines clear technical explanation, instructor demonstration and extensive hands-on work at your own bench. You learn professional procedures by applying them directly to real bicycles and components.

International method. Direct instructor feedback. The Park Tool School programme is used worldwide. In Scandicci, we deliver it in classes of no more than six students, so every practical exercise can be observed, corrected and repeated correctly.
Basic Mechanics Course: 4 days / 32 hours

Beginners module

  • Professional tools, safe use, torque and preliminary inspection
  • Wheels, tyres, inner tubes, punctures and emergency procedures
  • Cleaning, lubrication and preventive maintenance

Intermediate module

  • Tubeless systems, cassettes, hubs and drivetrain maintenance
  • Gear adjustment, wear checks and correct component setup

Advanced module

  • Headset service and complete bicycle disassembly
  • Reassembly, systematic checks and final adjustment
Professional Mechanics Course: 9 days / 72 hours

Complete Basic Course

  • All Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced modules listed above

Professional specialist modules

  • Transmissions: standards, bottom brackets, chain line and compatibility
  • Wheels: assembly, spoke tension, truing and dishing
  • Hydraulic brakes: diagnosis, installation, maintenance and bleeding
  • Electronic shifting: Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS
  • RockShox suspensions: preventive maintenance, disassembly and service
  • Final practical assessment
A better setting for serious training

Come for the skills. Enjoy Tuscany around them.

The course remains the reason to travel. Scandicci simply makes the experience easier to extend: Florence is close, the Chianti hills are within easy reach and the Tuscan coast is about one hour away. Your English course package includes accommodation and lunch.

  • Florence nearby
  • Easy access to Chianti
  • Coast about 1 hour away
  • Stay and lunch included
Where we are

Train in Scandicci, just outside Florence.

Our practical workshop is in Scandicci, on the south-western side of Florence: a convenient base for the course, your accommodation and time in Tuscany.

School address Via del Lavoro 10/16 50018 Scandicci (Florence), Italy
  • Near FlorenceEasy access to the city and its transport connections.
  • Stay arrangedPrivate-room accommodation is included in the package.
  • City bike includedAvailable for commuting and general use during your stay.
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Before you travel

Practical answers.

Everything you need to choose the right course, select a date and check availability.

Do I need previous mechanic experience?
No previous workshop experience is required for the 4-day Basic Course. The 9-day Professional Course includes the same foundation before moving into specialist modules.
Is the entire course taught in English?
Yes. The international course format is delivered in English, including demonstrations, practical guidance and questions at the workbench.
How practical is the training?
Hands-on work is central to the Park Tool School method. Classes are limited to a maximum of six students and each student works at a dedicated, professionally equipped bench.
What is included in the international package?
The published price includes the selected course, basic-standard accommodation in a private room, lunch, teaching materials and use of a city bike during your stay. We confirm seat and accommodation availability before you book.
Does the Professional Course run at weekends?
No. The nine training days run on weekdays within the published date ranges. Saturdays and Sundays are free from classes.
Are the published English course dates confirmed?
Yes. Every English session listed on this page is confirmed and will run on the published dates. Courses do not depend on reaching a minimum number of participants. The November 2026 and January 2027 sessions are fully booked. The next courses start on 23 February 2027; contact us to check the remaining places and accommodation availability.
What do I receive at the end?
You receive a training certificate for the course completed. The Professional Course also includes a final practical assessment.
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Choose the next confirmed course session.

Select the Basic or Professional Course starting on 23 February 2027, or tell us if you need different dates. The fully booked November and January sessions remain visible in the menu for reference but cannot be selected.

  • Maximum 6 students per course
  • Seat and accommodation confirmed personally
  • No obligation or payment required to enquire
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