!Bicycle Drivers' Education
- !!The next Road 1 class is Saturday, December 8th at 9am.r />(prerequisite shop class anytime before -- not required if you don't want the LAB certificate: see * below)
+ !!!Road 1 classes in 2007 were held on the second Saturday of every month from April through September, but for 2008 we plan to switch to Sundays for a more relaxed learning environment, as the shop is very busy on Saturdays. Please contact us to let us know what you think of this idea. /><br />(prerequisite shop class not required if you don't want the LAB certificate: see * below)
From balancing a two-wheeler, to riding in rush-hour traffic, every cyclist can learn something from others; we cover most topics in the courses listed here, or can customize one to fit your needs.
There are several "Bike Ed" courses available: [http://bikeleague.org/programs/education/courses.php|Road 1], the basic vehicular cycling course, Kids I (for those under 10 years old with their parents) and Kids II (the basis of our Earn a Bike riding instruction), and others.
- Our Bicycle Drivers' Ed class is the riding portion of Road I and Kids II, held together. The mechanical and bike fit concepts in the Road 1 course are taught in the first of our http://www.ohiocitycycles.org/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=ShopClasses|shop classes], so taking that class is required to earn a Road 1 certificate, as we will simply review that material, and concentrate on riding skills in our Bicycle Drivers' Ed class.
+ Our Bicycle Drivers' Ed class is the riding portion of Road I and Kids II, held together. The mechanical and bike fit concepts in the Road 1 course are taught in the first of our [http://www.ohiocitycycles.org/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=ShopClasses|shop classes], so taking that class is required to earn a Road 1 certificate, as we will simply review that material, and concentrate on riding skills in our Bicycle Drivers' Ed class.
The mechanical class may be taken anytime before your riding class, with no pre-registration needed, to make scheduling more flexible. See the [http://www.ohiocitycycles.org/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=ShopClasses|shop classes] page for dates and times.
- Bicycle Drivers' Ed is held at the Co-op on the second Saturday (third in September) of every month between April and November, rain or shine (riding portions may be postponed in case of dangerous weather), from 9AM to 4PM.
+ Bicycle Drivers' Ed is usually held at the Co-op from 9AM to 4PM on the second Saturday of every month from April through October, rain or shine (riding portions may be postponed in case of dangerous weather).
- The course uses slides, video, discussion, and, of course, plenty of riding (bring your own bike or use a co-op loaner) to help all students -- within their own comfort levels -- gain skills to ride more safely and effectively in whatever traffic situations they choose. The day includes a written and on-road test at the end, to earn a certificate from the League of American Bicyclists, and a copy of Street Smarts for future reference.
+ The class uses slides, video, discussion, and plenty of riding (bring your own bike or use a co-op loaner) to help all students -- within their own comfort levels -- gain skills for whatever traffic situations they choose. The class includes on-road and written tests at the end, to earn a certificate from the League of American Bicyclists; and a copy of [http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/|Street Smarts] for future reference.
This course is appropriate for cyclists over 10 years old, of all abilities, who can ride for at least one hour (or five miles) at one time. Students under 18 must have a signed parental release, those under 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult student.
- The __cost is $75__ (or $25 with each bike purchase, or for members, who may pay half of this with volunteer hours), which includes the prerequisite mechanical class, all materials, and a light breakfast at 8:30AM. Lunch is up to each individual when we stop at the West Side Market.
+ The __cost is $75__ (or $25 with a bike purchase, or for members) and may be paid with [http://www.ohiocitycycles.org/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Volunteering|volunteer credits]. This includes the prerequisite mechanical class, all materials, and a light breakfast at 8:30AM. Lunch is up to each individual when we stop at the West Side Market.
__* Students who have not taken the shop class__ portion may join the riding class for $50, but will not take the written test or get the graduation certificate, and may complete those requirements within two months, with any bike-purchase or membership discount adjusted accordingly. If this is confusing, please call. Basically, we want to make it easy for anyone to take this important class, and will work out the details equitably.
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