FLCC> Bike skills course

[Lois Chaplin]

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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