Bike Riding Skills - Advanced

Over the course of this class you will increase your knowledge, expertise, and ability to use a bicycle safely for commuting, utility, health, and recreation.

Requirements for All Participants (See below for Learn to Ride and the Bike Maintenance classes.)

• Must be able to ride a bicycle for at least one mile
• Bring a bike in good working condition
• Bring a properly fitting bicycle helmet.  Free new helmets will be given to all who need one.
• Sign the NHCAT waiver
• Bring a bottle of water, light snacks or fruit, and sunblock
• Bring a face mask in case you are asked to wear one while indoors

Details:

This class is for cyclists who know how to ride a bike and either completed BIKE RIDING SKILLS – BASIC or have experience riding on the streets and want a higher level of instruction and practice.  There will be a focus on proper helmet fit, pre-ride check-list, responsibilities and etiquette of cycling on the streets, scanning, lane positioning on challenging roads, crash avoidance, and starting and stopping smoothly and quickly. There will be a group ride to practice skills learned in class.  Over the course of this class you will increase your knowledge, expertise, and ability to use a bicycle safely for commuting, utility, health, and recreation.