The Smart Cycling Part 2 (On Bike) class 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 (LCI) 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 14 and older. Attendees must bring a well maintained functional bicycle they can ride and their helmet. We recommend bringing plenty of water. We will have a stop 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.
The class is held outdoors in the Berryessa Transit Center Parking lot at https://goo.gl/maps/fVTKaVZgM8XuTYHd6 (if it is NOT raining ) or in the nearby parking garage (if it is raining) and on neighboring streets.
Prerequisites:
1. Be able to ride a bike with one hand and be able to look over your shoulder while riding.
2. Must have completed
A) our VTA online Smart Cycling 1 - Classroom session
OR
B) The League of American Bicyclists (LAB)'s online series of courses with proof of a passing score from the online exam. Note that the online exam from LAB is more difficult than the in-person exam.
All participants will receive a free patch kit with tire levers.
This class is provided to the public for free with funding from 2016 Measure B courtesy of VTA .
