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Traffic Skills 101 A Smart Cycling Sampler

Date: Thursdays beginning February 25 thru April 17, 2010
Instructor: Rick Price
Location: 331 North College , Fort Collins, CO 80524
Fee: $0 - $60

Description: This is a "sampler" class for those curious about Smart Cycling classes taught at the Co-op. The first 8 classes are 1 hour and 15 minutes each on Thursday nights at the Fort Collins Bike Co-op. There will be no class during Spring Break (March 18) The last class is a three hour on-road class Saturday, April 17th. The classes are free of charge UNLESS you want credit for TS 101 towards a League Cycling Certification seminar. In that case the cost is $60 ($30 for educators and students). You will be required to attend all classes and take an exam. All other classes are open to the general public at no charge. Call to let us know you are coming and then just show up! Feb. 25 – Vehicular Cycling Philosophy and Practice (What this class can do for youth, adults, beginning cyclists, educators, commuters, and motorists); March 4 - Picking a bike : what kind of bike should I buy ? March 11 - Bike Maintenance Basics; March 18 - Spring Break - NO CLASS; March 25 - Safety equipment, Bike Clothing, accessories, & on-the-bike tools; April 1 - Principles of Traffic Law (in general and in Colorado); April 8 - How crashes happen and how to avoid them; April 15 - Riding basics (classroom); April 17 (Saturday) Bike Handling basics - Parking lot drills (1.5 hours) On-the-road practice (1.5 hours)

To register for this course, contact:

Rick Price
Phone: 970-310-5238
Contact Email: Rick@ExperiencePlus.com
Website: www.FCBikeCoop.org

Signup required in advance? Yes
Special signup instructions: Please call the Co-op and leave us a message to let us know you will attend:(970)484-3804. If you have questions call Rick Price at 970-310-5238. Anyone is welcome to just drop in last minute as well.

Equipment required: A bicycle only on April 17.

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