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Savvy Cycling

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Instructor: Jim Nicholson
Location: 5th Street and 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY
Fee: Free with $20 refundable deposit (see below)

Description: Savvy Cyclist is a free, one-day "introduction to cycling" program for adults and mature teens who want to improve their cycling skills. This class is ideal for new cyclists who want to learn the basics, those returning to cycling from a long hiatus, people who want to be more independent on their bike, and those who feel a little nervous while cycling in traffic. If you do not know how to ride a bike (that is, start, stop, balance and steer without falling down), this is not the right class for you. Participants must know how to balance and control a bicycle. Course Content: Adjusting your bike and helmet for a comfortable fit Performing a safety inspection on your bike to make sure everything is working properly Fixing a flat tire Using your gear system Locking your bike Bike handling skills Cycling safely and confidently in traffic The class is mostly hands-on and bike-riding activities, though it includes some classroom learning. Participants will receive literature and accessories to ensure continued safe and enjoyable riding. Savvy Cyclist is a League of American Bicyclists Road I class, and it fulfills the pre-requisite for entering the training and certification seminar to become a League Cycling Instructor.

To register for this course, contact:

Jim Nicholson (Instructor) or Bike New York
Phone: 201-240-7425
Contact Email: jimnichLCI@cyclingeducation.com
Website: http://www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/savvy.html

Signup required in advance? Yes
Special signup instructions: Registration Details: Savvy Cyclist class is free, but pre-registration and a fully refundable $20 deposit* are required to secure your spot. Go to http://www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/images/savvy_cyclist_application.pdf to download the application form. Fax it to Bike New York at 212 932 3206 or mail to: Bike New York, Bicycle Education Program, 891 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025. No day-of-class walk-ins, please!

Equipment required: Bicycle in good working order, helmet, (full) water bottle