Cycling Class at Decatur Recreation: Traffic Skills 101

August 7, 2013 by Leave a comment

Join League Cycling Instructor Neil Walker for this great class that will teach you emergency maneuvers, derailleur adjustments and more. The class will be held on Saturday, August 24 from 10 am until 4 pm.

Traffic Skills 101 (TS101) gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Through TS101, students learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. We recommend this class for adults and children about age 14. The curriculum is fast paced, six hours and prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.  Classes are held at Decatur Recreation Center.

Register online at http://cyclesandchange.org/programs/class-registration

For more information email info@cyclesandchange.com

 

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FREE Confident City Cycling Class Tomorrow, December 1st

November 30, 2012 by Leave a comment

121112060904-02-biking-1112-horizontal-galleryBike Emory is hosting a Confident City Cycling class tomorrow.  The class will be led by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and it’s NOW FREE.  You must register today for the class and space is limited.  

Whether you are new to urban cycling and want to gain confidence riding in the street, a trail rider who would like to bike around the neighborhood with friends, a bike commuter looking for tips on crash avoidance, or a bike enthusiast interested in leading your own rides, you’ll be surprised by what you learn.

 Even the most seasoned bicyclists will have their eyes opened on the less intuitive aspects of Atlanta biking. Expect to learn something new, have your good habits reinforced and those pesky bad habits disappear.  Participants will emerge a safer, more confident cyclist from every angle.   

When: December 1, 2012 – 10am to 2pm​
Where:  Emory Main Campus – Goizueta Business School Rm. 238.

For more information or to register click  HERE.

Did you know that the City of Decatur was recently named a Bicycle Friendly City by the League of American Bicyclists?

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Adult Intro Group Riding Skills Clinic This Saturday: Join us, It’s Free!

August 9, 2012 by 2 Comments

Riders from the July Group Clinic

Ride Leaders Mike Masters and Mike Sheehan will host an intro group riding skills clinic. Meet at Glennwood Academy, 440 East Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur GA 30030, ready to ride at 1:30pm. The clinic starts with a group discussion covering the basics of bike safety, rules of the road, and group riding skills. There will be time for questions and answers on a variety of cycling topics before the ride begins. Following the group discussion, we will put theory into practice on a 5 mile group ride around Decatur.

Participants are encouraged to reconvene at Fellini’s Pizza after the ride for refreshments and socializing (333 Commerce Drive, Decatur).

This clinic is intended for beginner to intermediate cyclists who want to improve their group riding skills and get connected to the local cycling community. The clinic is appropriate for adult cyclists who have achieved at least a minimum level of cycling ability. For example, before attending this clinic you should: Know how to ride your bike, Know how to operate the brakes and stop your bike, Know how to change gears on your bike, Know how to inflate the tires on your bike, Be able to ride your bike in its current condition at least 10 miles, and Be ready to meet new people, learn new skills, and have some fun. No clinic if it is raining or below 40 degrees.

This is a lot of fun and great way to meet some fellow cyclists. Hope to see you there!

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