| Providing there's a local bike shop somewhere close by, I normally prefer to let the professionals handle the maintenance and repairs, but as we ride cross-country, that's not always an option.
So I found a bike shop that offered a number of different programs and took classes. Yes, I also have manuals, but there's nothing like getting hands-on experience. The bike shop also organizes rides and races, it's good public relations for them and holding public classes doesn't hurt their business--I now take my bike to them every year for tune-ups and upgrades.
Another good way to learn to fix your bike? Get a part-time job in a bike shop.
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