Smart Cycling Part 1 - Online Class (VTA)

Learn how to bicycle for transportation for your everyday trips! Like driver education for bicycling.
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Want to know how to ride for transportation to an advanced level? This class is for you.

Our certified League Cycling Instructors will cover basic and advanced bicycle riding techniques in this 3-hour online comprehensive session. Topics include:

How to fit a bicycle to you for safe and comfortable rides
A fast 5-step check process to ensure your bike is safe to ride
How to ride in almost any road situation
How to position yourself safely on roads, especially with cars present
Safe practices for group riding
Riding in low visibility conditions
and more.

This class is open to anyone age 14 and over. No bike or helmet are required.

This class is the pre-requisite for taking Smart Cycling Part 2 (On-Bike), where we put into practice together in a safe controlled parking lot and guided group rides what is learned here. Taking it is highly recommended (). It is required for anyone interested in teaching others to bike safely professionally by becoming a certified League Cycling Instructor.

"Made me more confident on the road, taking the lane, and being a defensive cyclist" - Francisco M.

"I’m now more comfortable using my bike for commuting" - Ben P.

"Helped me understand strategies to bike better on the street." - Anna C.

"It made me feel better about cycling and safer on the road so I have increased the percentage of trips I make by bike." - Terry B.

This class is provided to the public for at no cost for attendees courtesy of 2016 Measure B VTA.

Please add a ticket for each participant (separate names).

If you have a webcam or camera, please show up with your video on! It helps our instructors deliver a better learning experience by seeing your faces and reactions. There will also be an opportunity for you to talk with other attendees.

If you find this class valuable, join fellow bicyclists in paving the way for safer streets and a sustainable and healthier future by donating TODAY! All donations are tax-deductible and any donation gives you an annual SVBC membership. EIN: 77-0338658