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  Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles. (John Forester)

 
  You know how to ride your bike. Now it's time to learn how to drive it. That's why BikingRoseville offers the Street Skills for Cyclists course, based on the BikeEd guidelines from the League of American Bicyclists. This 9-hour course can increase your confidence while riding your bicycle on city streets. Riding on the road can be safe and effective if you know how to behave as a vehicle driver.

As a cyclists sharing the road with motor vehicles and other cyclists, you will "fare best" if you are visible, ride predictably, stay alert, ride assertively and are always courteous. Nearly all accidents that involve a bicycle can be avoided through the use of the skills and knowledge you will gain in our classes.
 

Course Topics Include :

  • Vehicular Cycling Concepts
  • How to Ride Predictably and Visibly on the Road
  • Laws That Apply To Cyclists
  • Bicycle Accidents and How To Avoid Them
  • Essential Cycling Skills Practice, including Emergency Maneuvers
  • Practicing Course Concepts On The Road
  • Basic Bicycle Maintenance
  • Clothing and Commute Tips
  • ...

 

How do I sign up?

Just send us an email.

 

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