The Smart Cycling Part 2 (On Bike) class run by Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is a 6-hour outdoor workshop where you will learn and practice all the different techniques and situations that you learned in Smart Cycling Part 1 (Classroom) while working in small groups with our certified League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) to improve your bicycle handling skills, ride defensively to avoid crashes, and learn crash-avoidance maneuvers in case of emergencies.
It will prepare you to bike confidently on any street. This class is open to anyone age 14 and older. Attendees must bring a well maintained functional bicycle they can ride and their helmet. We recommend bringing plenty of water and sunscreen. We will stop around mid-day during the teaching ride to pick up lunch and have time to eat.
What past attendees have said about the class:
- "Amazing! Very helpful instruction and fun and supportive instructors. Well structured!" - Cathy T. (there was rain during her class)
- "Gave me more confidence in riding in the street. Experience is the best and sometimes only true teacher." - Christopher G.
- "Made me more confident on the road, taking the lane, and being a defensive cyclist." - Francisco M.
- "I am more careful about lane changes and looking for obstacles in my path." - John C.
- "I’m now more comfortable using my bike for commuting." - Ben P.
Location: Berryessa VTA Surface Parking Lot (1640 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133). We will ride on neighboring streets. There is a ~$3.50 parking fee if you drive over.
Prerequisites:
1. Be able to ride a bike in a straight line with one hand off the handlebars for 3+ seconds at a time.
2. Must have completed
A) our online Smart Cycling 1 - Classroom session (there is one on June 14th)
OR
B) The League of American Bicyclists (LAB)'s online series of courses with proof of a passing score from the online exam.
This class is provided to the public for free with funding from 2016 Measure B courtesy of VTA.
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
