About this Event
Join our free Smart Cycling Part 2 on-bike workshop, where you'll get to sharpen your bike handling, boost your street safety and confidence, and learn crash-avoidance maneuvers in small groups under the guidance of a Certified League Cycling Instructor (LCI) By taking this class and passing the optional evaluation , you can also meet the prerequisite for becoming an LCI yourself. Learn more here!
What the class covers:
- ABC Quick Check
- Starting, stopping, and shifting
- Scanning, signaling, and turning
- Crash avoidance maneuvers: quick stop, rock dodge, avoidance weave, quick turn
- Group ride to put the knowledge and skills together on the road
- Optional written and on-bike evaluation for those seeking LCI certification
All class participants will get to take home a reflective safety vest and a Smart Cycling Manual from the League of American Bicyclists.
Prerequisites:
- Must be age 14+
- Must bring a well-maintained functional bicycle you can ride & helmet
- Must be able to bike in a straight line one-handed for 3+ seconds
- Must have completed Smart Cycling Part 1 or completed the League of American Bicyclists' online Smart Cycling, Everyday Riding Skills course (and able to show proof)
Logistics:
- Location: El Camino High School Parking Lot at 1320 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The group rides will be on nearby streets.
- Getting there: The class location is across the street from the South San Francisco BART station and close to multiple bus stops. Car parking is also available for those who drive.
- Bring a well-maintained functional bicycle and helmet, plus water, sunscreen, and money for lunch (or a packed lunch)
This class is provided to the public for at no cost for attendees courtesy of funding from Measures A & W by the TA, C/CAG, and Commute.org.
Join fellow bicyclists in paving the way for safer streets and a sustainable and healthier future by ! All donations are tax-deductible and any donation gives you an annual SVBC membership. EIN: 77-0338658
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Check In, Introductions, Handling Skills, and Crash Avoidance Maneuvers
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Teaching Ride + Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Road Ride with Coaching
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Review, Q&A, Written Exam (optional), Next Steps
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
El Camino High School, 1320 Mission Road, South San Francisco, United States
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