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League Of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 Class To Be Given In Waltham
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 28From 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/traffics
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
jsallen *at* bikexprt.com
http://bikexprt.com
http://john-s-allen.com/blog
http://bostonbiker.org/streets
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Winterize Your Bicycle (Snacks And Free Beer!)
Written by Boston Biker on Nov 30From the email.
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Free and open to all cyclists – Winterize with the Boston Cyclists Union and Giant Cycling World at 11 Kilmarnock Street across from the Landmark Center in Boston. Sunday Dec. 4th from 5-7pm. Learn how to extend your riding season with a collection of great tips for year-round cyclists. We’ll teach you the basics of: how to maintain your bicycle through the sleet and snow, how to ride safely on icy & slush-filled roads, how to stay visible in the dark, and how to stay warm and toasty. Hosted by Giant Cycling World with free snacks and beer for those of age.
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MassBike On-Bike Skills Class
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 10MassBike occasionally runs a really good bike skills class, they are doing so again, check it out.
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Basics of Better Biking
(an on-bike class, 4 hours):
August 21st, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Parking lot at 29 Stillings St. (off of Congress St.)
Seaport District, Boston, MA
To register, go here.
The Basics of Better Biking class is designed for adults who want to get back into bicycling, improve cycling skills, learn to ride more effectively and safely in traffic, and/or participate in a large-scale benefit ride. This four-hour weekend session provides guided instruction with simple practice drills in a parking lot, easy-paced riding on local roadways for short distances, and group-discussion breaks along the way. Topics covered include bike and helmet fitting, starting and stopping your bike in traffic, shifting gears, scanning and yielding, choosing the correct lane position in the road, handling intersections, and more.
A bicycle in good working order and a helmet are required.
Cost: $40 for MassBike members, $55 for non-members
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Intro To Bicycle Commuting, Free
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 22Got this in the email, all you millions of new people I see on the streets go to something like this…please.
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May 3, 8:00 PM Free Clinic: Tuesday May 3, 8:00 PM
Free and open to all
Bikes Not Bombs Retail Bike Shop
18 Bartlett Sq. Jamaica Plain
Intro to Bicycle Commuting
Want to start riding to work or school? Need some tips on how to manage it? We’ll go over things like fenders, racks, panniers, and other equipment, plus basic maintenance tips to keep your daily ride happy.
http://bikesnotbombs.org/bikeshop-classes
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