[BHV] Bike class in September

[William Lodico]

This may well be worth four trips to Ithaca.


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>>> "Lois Chaplin" <lec4 at cornell.edu> 8/19/2008 8:43 AM >>>
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Bike skills class

The nine hour course is designed to provide a friendly environment for
individuals interested in improving their bicycling skills and  
confidence.
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 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 in a
parking lot. You'll have practice with traffic on streets as each  
class will
include an on-street bike ride. You'll get a great book about bicycling!

The first session will be on Tuesday September 9th and Thursday  
September
11th (you select one); session 2 will be held on Tuesday September  
16th and
session 3 will be on Tuesday September 23rd. Class will be held from  
5-8PM.
We'll meet in a classroom of Riley Robb Hall, room B-15 (south west  
end of
the building) on the Cornell campus.
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 and a free gift for all who  
finish the
course. Participants must be 16 years of age or older.

At the end of the course, successful participants (a 30 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 ).  
Not
everyone is interested in taking the test and we do not pressure  
anyone. For
some, the structured hands-on lessons and practice time are the best  
part.

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. A completed registration form (available upon
request) and a check for $25 made payable to Cornell University will  
hold
your space in the class.

Check out http://www.bike.cornell.edu/cyclingclass.html.

The instructors are Sue Powell and Lois Chaplin. They are certified  
with the
League of American Bicyclists as cycling instructors.
Contact lec4 at cornell.edu  or smp16 at cornell.edu for more info.
Lois Chaplin
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Specialist  Cornell Local Roads Program
326 Riley Robb Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
www.bike.cornell.edu <http://www.bike.cornell.edu/>
607-255-2498
fax: 4080




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