Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Learn Defensive Cycling with CICLE!

Don't ride on the sidewalk!
(it's safer and faster to ride on the road)
 
Learn how to be a smart cyclist and ride your bike safely in the road.

Learn how to:
 
  • Take back the road
  • Be alert and safe
  • Know your rights as a cyclist
  • Make the best use of your bike!
Our next two scheduled classes - Take your pick!
Sun April 7, 2013 11 am - 12:30pm 
Sat June 8, 2013  11 am - 12:30pm

Where: Caltech Y: 505 S. Wilson Ave, Pasadena CA 

What to Bring: Your bicycle, in good running order and a helmet.
Price: FREE!
This class is subsidized by Caltech BikeLab

Please RSVP with the class date to bike@cicle.org.
Space is limited, but the public is welcome!

In the class, you'’ll learn basic principles of bicycle and traffic safety. For the second part of the workshop, you’'ll need your bike, because we'’ll be hitting the road for an easy ride that will put what you learned into practice.


To attend this class you should be able to:  

Start your bike with confidence and ease.
Balance and steer your bike
Bring your bike to a smooth and controlled stop.
Use your gears effectively
Remove one hand from your handlebar to signal without veering.
Look over your shoulder without veering.