Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling July 16, 2009

WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 5:30-9:30pm
WHAT: Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling
WHO: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC)
WHERE: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Ave (btwn Taraval and Santiago)
WEBSITE: sfbike.org/edu

This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome, preregistration is required. Bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class.

Sign up at sfbike.org/edu

Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification.

Official Website: http://www.sfbike.org/edu