Cycling Education Opportunities
REGISTER NOW for FREE Feb 25th classes!
Current Beginner Program
Smart Cycling 102
Become a Better Bike Rider – from shaky to SPECTACULAR!
You know how to ride a bike, but you are a little nervous behind the handle bars. Getting you comfortable “above the wheels” is the objective of this course. Learn how to steady your balance, turn corners, shift gears, speed up and stop quickly. By the end of the class, you will be able to chat, laugh and roll (comfortably) at the same time! Tuition: $40 Free Scholarship for Feb. 25th class. (Classes limited to 20 enrollees)
REGISTER NOW – IT’S FREE!
Date/Times:Saturday, February 25, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Class held 12:00 – 4:00 pm
A bicycle and helmet in good working condition are required for this course.
Future Beginner Programs
Other classes available for customized group programs and coming soon to the BRU calendar! Call 404-273-2558 if you have a group of 8 or more interested in these classes.
Smart Cycling 101
Learn to Ride A Bike – at any age!
It’s never too late to learn how to ride a bike. This class is designed for kids 12 to 102 years old. Students will be introduced to new ways of learning to ride a bike that are easy and safe. In this supportive and fun environment, students will learn how to balance, pedal and roll for the first time!
In some cases, students will gain balancing and riding skills inside of 2 or 3 hours. We encourage everyone to stay the 4 hours (when possible) to improve general riding, turning and balancing skills.
A bicycle and helmet in good working condition are required for this course. Tuition $40 .
Smart Cycling 103
Teach Someone How to Ride
Let us take you and a truly new beginner through this exciting experience with the latest and greatest ways of learning to ride a bike! Get any beginners rolling quickly towards this thrilling rite of passage and we promise it will be a positive experience for all.
This course is designed for adults that want to teach their children, friends, and/or neighbors without the frustration that can often accompany this experience. Bring your beginner and share the thrill of riding today
In some cases, students will gain riding skills inside of 2 or 3 hours. We encourage everyone to stay the 4 hours (when possible) to improve general riding, turning and balancing skills.
For the beginner, a bicycle and helmet in good working condition are required for this course. The adult accompanying the beginner will not need a bike.
For this course (Teach Someone How To Ride), a $20 credit will be issued to either the helper or the beginner bike rider to apply toward the cost of a future class. We will provide the gift coupon upon completion of the course. Tuition – $40
Current Path & Road Riding Program
Smart Cycling 202
Safe Riding in Traffic for Leisure, Commuting & Training
Knowing where to position a bike on the roadway for high visibility is the most critical skill you can learn if you plan to “Share the Road” with cars. This course helps new and seasoned roadway cyclists understand the importance of knowing the Principles of Safe Cycling.
Topics in this course include:
- Motorists and Cyclists accident statistics
- Cyclists’ responsibilities and rights per GA Law
- Rider predictably, visibility and awareness
- Potential hazards and dangerous scenarios
- Crossing multiple lanes for left hand turns
- Crash avoidance and emergency maneuvers
- Scanning while maintaining a straight line
- Emergency quick-right and left turns in the event a car turns in front of you
- Dodging objects while maintaining control
- Accessories and tools for smart and safe cycling
- Basic maintenance and tire changing
The final 45 minutes of the course is optional for students. Students will take to the street, practicing the principles they have learned. After completing this course, students view “Sharing the Road” in a completely new light, be it behind the wheel of a car or on their bike. Tuition: $55. Free Scholarship for Feb. 25th class. (Classes limited to 20 enrollees)
REGISTER NOW – IT’S FREE!
Date/Times:Saturday, February 25, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Class held 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Future Path & Road Riding Program
Other classes available for customized group programs and coming soon to the BRU calendar! Call 404-273-2558 if you have a group of 8 or more interested in these classes.
Smart Cycling 201
Safe Riding Skills for All
This course will take the bike rider who is comfortable riding, but lacks the skills and knowledge needed to cycle safely on busy multi-use paths, in their neighborhood and roadways with light traffic.
Topics include:
- Principles of Safe Cycling
- Shifting gears for easier riding
- Braking in emergency situations
- Signaling with confidence
- Dangers of sidewalk riding
- Negotiating areas where the path ends and the roads begin
Students will also learn Georgia bike laws and how to “Share the Road” with fellow cyclists when behind the wheel of a car. Tuition – $55
Questions on these classes?
Contact Steve Howard
Email: SteveHbikes@gmail.com
or Email questions to: bikeroswell@bikeroswell.com
