December 3, 2011 9:00 AM - 8 attended
Traffic Skills 101
Traffic Skills 101
This is our Nation's premiere street bicycling program taught by instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists. Learn the basics of bicycle and helmet fit. Learn state bicycle laws. Learn how to predict and prevent crashes, and how to bail out as a last resort! Learn how to operate your bicycle in a skillful and confident manner, in any traffic -- any time! This class is designed to be of value to new and veteran cyclists. Class begins at 9am and finishes at 5pm. Global Bikes, 835 N. Gilbert Rd. #111 Gilbert, AZ 85234
There is an Online portion of this class that helps us out greatly if you complete prior to class time, please check out the online class here. http://www.bikeed.org/
Bring your bike and be prepared to ride it as there is a ride portion of this class.
The TS 101 class gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, eight-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.
There is a $35 fee for this class, however participants completing this class will be awarded a $25 gift certificate. Cash, check, or credit card payment at time of class.
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Alan Lepak
Don't forget to check out the online portion of the class...http://www.bikeed.org/
TS 101 ? Class Contents ? Dec 2011
9AM Intros, Video, Break, Law, Lane Positioning & Turns
10:30AM Maneuvers on parking lot
12PM Lunch, including Instructor Demo
1PM Operation Lifesaver, inc. Light-Rail
1:15PM Tire changing & flat fixing
2PM Apparel, Visibility, Lights
2:30PM Written test & review, Road Test
4:45PM Evaluation, Graduation
Don't forget your helmet and Bike!!
Posted November 30, 2011 at 5:13 PM -
Ed Beighe
@faye Don't forget, you can go through classroom portions online anytime and for free: http://bikeed.org/
Posted December 10, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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Kerry WhiteGood class - learned some new things and skills, and good review for others. Highly recommend taking the class especially if you are new to cycling.
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Patricia MulderI highly recommend this class for anyone riding on the road. The instructors are friendly and the information they give you could save your life. I really injoyed the parking lot activities and the group ride, taken at the end of the class, really boosted my confidence on the road.
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near Gilbert
i will not be able to make this one.. will there be another one in the future and perhaps less than 8 hours?