Liberty Bikes in Asheville hosts a series of winter bike clinics covering a variety of topics on random Wednesdays in the winter. The clinics are presented by die-hard or professional bikers in the region with an area of expertise to share with fellow roadies.

Last week, the shop hosted a clinic on bio-mechanics — or how to capitalize on the symbiotic relationship between bike and body. It was led by an avid road biker who works for Southeastern Sports Medicine, a clinician with an acute understanding of muscular and skeletal performance and optimum body positions.

The current line-up of clinics follows, but stay tuned as more are added anytime a local rider pipes up with a new area of expertise to share. A world road bike competitor who frequents the shop was scanning the list of upcoming clinics posted in the shop and volunteered to do one on nutrition for cyclists, which will likely be added to the current schedule.

Clinics are free, open to anyone and start at 7 p.m. Take I-40 to exit 50 and go south two miles. Liberty Bikes is next to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance beside Starbucks.

2/23

• “Human component of the cycling mechanism.” How to tell if your bike fits properly and whether you’re sitting correctly to get maximum efficiency for your energy expenditure.

3/2

• “Flat tires.” Learn the basics such as removing the wheel, replacing the flat tube. Also, learn how to diagnose the flat to make sure there is not a thorn or glass still in the tire that could cut the new tube.

3/16

• “Women’s cycling products.” From bikes and seats to glove and helmet, learn about a new push from manufacturers to cater to the differences in women’s body shapes and make adjustments in design accordingly.