League Of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 Class To Be Given In Waltham

From the email:

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This class teaches how to ride safely, confidently and legally, how to be comfortable and efficient on the bicycle and how to perform essential maneuvers like the quick-stop and quick turn.

The class is free of charge but attendees should register at http://crw.org/events/trafficskills.php so we can keep a count and send additional information by e-mail.

The class is in two parts: a classroom session and a riding session. You may take only the classroom session, if you wish. If you take the entire class, you may also take a written exam and receive a certificate.

The classroom session is being given on Monday, May 5 and again on Friday, May 9, 7-9:30 PM.  Location: Waltham Government Center, 119 School Street, Waltham. You may attend either classroom session, or both. There is bicycle and car parking in front of the building. The location is an easy walk from the Waltham commuter rail station and the #70 bus line.

The classroom session will cover equipment, basic bicycle adjustment and maintenance, use of gears, brakes, scanning for traffic.  You need not bring your bicycle to the classroom session, but you may arrive early for bicycle checkout and fit adjustment. The riding session is practical application, so bring your bike!

The riding session will be given on Saturday, May 10, 9:30 AM-4 PM. Location: Bentley University, 175 Forest Street Waltham in a big parking lot and on the street. This session is practical application, so bring your bike!

The class is free.

Please feel free to e-mail me with questions!

John S. Allen

Technical Writer/Editor,  http://sheldonbrown.com

League Cycling Instructor #77-C

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