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Cycling Essentials

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 8 am to 5 pm
Instructor: David Stone
Location: The Historic Young & Vann Building, 1731 1st Avenue North - Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203
Fee: $60

Description: This initial course is perfect for all cyclists who wish to gain a full understanding of how to operate a bicycle in a variety of situations. The class includes how to perform a pre-ride inspection, routine maintenance and adjustments, interactive discussion, on-bike skills practice and student manual. Group riding and ways to prevent collisions with other cyclists are covered. Crash types will be discussed. Prevention and avoidance techniques of typical motorist mistakes are demonstrated. Sidewalks, greenways and mixed-use trails are covered. Bicycle types, sizing, comfort and performance are reviewed. Students will gain confidence knowing that they are riding legally and safely. Recommended for adults and children above 14 and all experience levels.

To register for this course, contact:

Dave Stone
Phone: 256-348-6414
Contact Email: BikeEd-HSV@knology.net
Website: http://www.knology.net/~BikeEdHSV/courses.htm

Signup required in advance? Yes
Special signup instructions: The course fee is due at sign up. Make your checks out to me and send them with your registration form. Contact me for my mailing address. Registration forms can be found on this website. Spaces are limited so do not delay. Registration deadline is one week before the class. AlaBike members receive a $10 discount.

Equipment required: Bike, helmet, pencil/pen, $ for lunch