[BHV] Fwd: FLCC> Bike skills course

[William Lodico]

This is about League of American Bicyclists' course being given at  
Cornell.  Three sessions starting 4/24.

Well worth considering, and even if you don't plan to attend  
yourself, you might want to circulate the word to other potential  
participants.

Bill Lodico

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Lois Chaplin <lec4 at cornell.edu>
Date: March 13, 2007 1:16:39 PM EDT
To: lec4 at cornell.edu
Cc: "Susan M. Powell" <smp16 at cornell.edu>
Subject: FLCC> Bike skills course


With the warmer weather of these past few days, you might be giving  
thought to springtime activities, like riding your bike. To that  
extent, this is to announce this year's annual cycling skills course,  
is scheduled to begin on April 24th.

The nine hour course is designed to provide a friendly environment  
for individuals with a wide range of cycling abilities. Whether  
you're just getting back into cycling and not feeling comfortable  
with bicycling in traffic or you're a regular cyclist interested in  
becoming more proficient, there's room for you in this course.

We'll discuss some of the common myths about the "dangers of cycling"  
and you'll be introduced to some basic bike handling skills and  
traffic strategies you can employ to make your cycling experience  
safer and more enjoyable. You'll be exposed to a wide range of  
information including equipment and gear, crash types, and vehicular  
cycling principles (how to ride in traffic). We will spend some time  
in a classroom and you'll practice handling skills a parking lot.  
You'll have practice with traffic on streets as each class will  
include a short on-street bike ride.

The first class will be on April 24th; session 2 will be held on May  
1. For session 3, you'll have a choice of either May 8 or May 15.  
Class will be held from 5-8PM. We'll meet in a basement classroom of  
Riley Robb Hall, room B-15 (south west end of the building). All  
participants must have their own multi-geared bicycle, appropriate  
clothing and helmet. Bring a snack, as we won't be taking a dinner  
break (although bananas are generally available). Cost for the course  
is $25 which includes a copy of the student manual. Participants must  
be 16 years of age or older.

At the end of the course, successful participants (a 25 question exam  
and road test) will be officially certified as League Cyclists (this  
program is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists-  
www.bikeleague.org )

Let me know if you're interested and have any questions or would like  
to reserve a spot in the class. Size is limited due to our need to  
control the instructor/student ratio.

The instructors are Sue Powell and Lois Chaplin. Both are Cornell  
staff members certified with the League of American Bicyclists as  
cycling instructors.

Contact lec4 at cornell.edu  or smp16 at cornell.edu for more info. Please  
share with others whom you think may be interested.
Lois Chaplin
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Specialist
Cornell Local Roads Program
326 Riley Robb Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
www.bike.cornell.edu

607-255-2498
fax: 4080

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