Course objective:

Cyclists aged 16 and up learn skills and build confidence to ride safely on residential streets. 

Course outline:

Theory:

• Traffic dynamics - where to ride on the road, position within lane, lane choice, intersection positioning, residential and pedestrian-style left turns, single streetcar/railroad track, principles of traffic flow.

Outdoors/Indoors:

• Equipment - helmets, bike selection, how bikes work, bike parts, bike fit, safety equipment, ABCD & Me Quick Bike Check, bike security.
• Basic maintenance - tool kit, lubrication, flats.

Road:

• Group riding skills - cycling technique, group riding etiquette.
• Handling skills - straight line riding, shoulder check, signalling, rock dodge, quick stop, slalom, gearing.
• Riding on residential streets - entering the roadway, position within the lane, parked cars, lane choice and changes, yielding and right of way, intersections, right turns, right turn only lane*, residential left turns, pedestrian style left turns, crossing streetcar/railway tracks.*
  * As appropriate to students' skill level and availability of teaching locations in local neighbourhoods.

Cost & length:

• Course length: up to 9 hours plus online learning.
• Cost: $100/participant.

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Note this course has an online learning component which must be completed prior to the first day.

This is a multi-day course; all sessions must be attended in full. All participants must provide their own properly fitting bike in good working condition, and a properly fitting, certified bike helmet. Course runs rain or shine; be prepared for the weather!