Sunday, October 12, 2008

Decatur Confident City Cycling class Oct. 18




Decatur Confident City Cycling class 15% off for Decatur residents!
Join Now!

* Confident City Cycling Classes

Host:
Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and Decatur Active Living
Date and time:
2008 Oct 18 - 10:00am
Instructor:
Ron Horne
Location
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore St
Decatur, GA, 30030
See map: Google Maps
$35.00

This class will take place Saturday, October 18th from 10 am - 3:30/4 pm (depending on whether you stay for the Commuter Q&A) at the Decatur Recreation Center in Decatur, where it's rumored to be greater!

Your instructor will be the multitalented and highly experienced cyclist Ron Horne. Ron is a part-time mechanic with a local bike shop and a dedicated bike commuter. His knowledge of bicycle gear, maintenance, riding situations, and skills are nearly unsurpassed among ABC instructors, so you're in for a treat.

Content:

Laws affecting bicycles, the importance of visibility and
predictability, lane positioning, intersection safety, interacting with
pedestrians, trail etiquette, bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat,
on-bike skills, crash avoidance techniques, basic bicycling gear, and
much more!

Audience:

People interested in bicycle commuting, recreational cycling, or occasional riding on city or suburban streets or trails.

All those who live or work in Decatur get 15% off the price of this class! (That'll buy you a nice coffee and cinnamon roll from Java Monkey.)

Bring:

* bicycle in working condition (check to ensure you have brakes, etc)
* helmet
* comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes
* water bottle
* snack

Schedule:

* 10 am - 3:30 / 4 pm
* Arrive 15 minutes early

1. Classroom instruction on bike safety, laws, gear, lane positioning, etc.
2. Short video
3. Parking lot skills instruction
4. Practice Ride

Instructors are certified by the League of American Bicyclists.

Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this
compact and comprehensive class will make you a safer and more
confident cyclist.
Price: $35.00

Thanks Dan Magee for sharing this info.
Dan Magee

Director, City of Decatur Active Living

Dan.Magee@decaturga.com

678-553-6541 office

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