Sunday, February 1, 2015

Learn to Bike Safely in the Road | Sat Feb 21 Traffic Basics | taught by C.I.C.L.E. at the Caltech Y

Don't ride on the sidewalk! Did you know 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!

When: Saturday February 21
11 am - 12:30 pm 

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 Transportation on behalf of Caltech Bike Lab. The class is taught by local organization C.I.C.L.E


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.

Reserve your spot by RSVP online here:
http://www.cicle.org/event/c.i.c.l.e.%E2%80%99s-traffic-basics-class-4


Caltech/JPL have priority signup but members of the public are welcome to join.