Savvy Cyclist Class - Long Island City

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When
July 19, 2008   9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
Recycle-a-Bicycle Training Center
46-01 5th St. (at 46th Av.)
Long Island City, Queens
Cost
Savvy Cyclist class is free, but pre-registration and a fully refundable $20 deposit are required to secure your spot.
RSVP
Fax this PDF form to Bike New York at 212 932 3206 or mail to: Bike New York, Bicycle Education Program, 891 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025. No day-of-class walk-ins, please!
More Info
Bike New York

Bike New York's free full-day class teaches how to "drive" a bicycle on busy urban streets. The course includes classroom and outdoor portions and explains rules of the road, how to perform a bike safety check, fix a flat tire, avoid road hazards, and much more.  

Savvy Cyclist is a free, one-day "introduction to cycling" program for adults and mature teens who want to improve their cycling skills. This class is ideal for new cyclists who want to learn the basics, those returning to cycling from a long hiatus, people who want to be more independent on their bike, and those who feel a little nervous while cycling in traffic.

If you do not know how to ride a bike (that is, start, stop, balance and steer without falling down), this is not the right class for you. Participants must know how to balance and control a bicycle.

Course Content

  • Adjusting your bike and helmet for a comfortable fit
  • Performing a safety inspection on your bike to make sure everything is working properly
  • Fixing a flat tire
  • Using your gear system
  • Locking your bike
  • Bike handling skills
  • Cycling safely and confidently in traffic
The class is mostly hands-on and bike-riding activities, though it includes some classroom learning. Participants will receive literature and accessories to ensure continued safe and enjoyable riding.