Become a more confident cyclist by advancing your knowledge and skills for staying safe on a variety of road conditions. This class will teach you how to ride confidently in traffic! You will have the opportunity to practice what you learn in the classroom. Expect to refresh and expand your knowledge of traffic laws and the rights and responsibilities of cyclist on the road; learn 5 “layers of safety” that you can put to use on every ride (it’s not just about the helmet), learn emergency handling skills and riding techniques that can prevent motorists’ mistakes and allow you to avoid trouble, and much more!
This course is divided into two parts.
- Classroom;
- Parking lot bike handling skills and road riding with instructors.
The classroom part will be Monday evening at the library listed below. Please choose ONE of the Saturdays, either May 26, OR June 2 for the parking lot bike handling skills and the road riding with instructors. Participants must attend the classroom session in order to participate in Part 2 On-Bike!
Registration price: $24
Ages 14-17 welcome with participating parent or guardian. Proceeds minus costs donated to promote cycling.
Part 1- Monday May 14, 2018:
- 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Glen Allen Library – Arrive
- 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Glen Allen Library Lecture/Discussion
Part 2- Saturday May 26, 2018 OR Saturday June 2, 2018:
- 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Laurel Park Shopping Center Parking lot – Bike and Helmet check.
- 8:15 AM – 9:55 AM Practice basic handling skills and defensive driving maneuvers
- 10:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Road ride starting from Laurel Park Shopping Center Parking lot. Instructors ride along and give feedback as you put your new skills and knowledge into practice
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM optional written test to earn Smart Cycling (Formerly TS 101) Certificate
Topics
- How to select, fit and inspect your bicycle
- Helmet Fit
- What to bring on a ride
- Gearing
- Bike Handling Skills: Starting Stopping Scanning Signaling
- Maneuvers to get you out of a jam: Quick stop, rock dodge, instant-turn
- Traffic laws
- Best road positioning at intersections and mid-block
- Riding on city streets and rural roads
- Riding in Groups
Offered by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors:
Monday May 14: Eric Martin; Sheryl Finucane, Gregg Hillmar
Saturday May 26: Eric Martin; Sheryl Finucane, Gregg Hillmar
Saturday Jun 2: Eric Martin, Sheryl Finucane
Questions? Contact Eric Martin martin4bike@gmail.com, (804) 402-3471
Location Part 2 On-Bike
Laurel Park Shopping Center, 2312 Hungary Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
Offered by: Eric Martin; Sheryl Finucane, Gregg Hillmar
Registration Classroom Portion:
May 14- https://bikeleague.secure.force.com/LAB_Events?id=a0k1M00000Dm4mYQAR
Registration On-Bike Portion; Pick one.
May 26- https://bikeleague.secure.force.com/lab_events?id=a0k1M00000Dm4nCQAR
June 2- https://bikeleague.secure.force.com/LAB_Events?id=a0k1M00000Dm4o0QAB