Sunday, June 4, 2023
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Sun, Jun 4, 2023, 2:00 PM
2-4pm, come at beginning or drop-in anytime
4:00 PM
This is a free, drop-in, learning environment, overseen by a bicycle instructor. Participants will ride around a car-free block, practicing beginner bike skills. We’ll practice moving forward, braking, turning, shifting, signaling your intention to turn, checking over your shoulder to ensure it’s safe to turn, and moving confidently through intersections. We’ll practice on a wide, safe street that is closed to cars. This is for people new to cycling. I’ll get you started, and get you ready for Pedalpalooza rides! I'll have a table on Bond Ave, wearing a "BikeLoud" shirt. Some folks will come at the start time, and progressively go through practice drills until the end. If you can't arrive at the start time, drop in any time during this event, and stay for as long as you'd like to learn. Some folks only have ~20 minutes of questions or needs, so come anytime during this event. The street is large enough that numerous participants can work on their own skills at their own pace. I’ll assess each person to work on the skills they specifically need. Even if you're not interested in riding, come if you have questions about how to bike around town. I’m a certified bicycling traffic instructor, who has been teaching for a decade. These "parking lot drills"come from the national curriculum, and have taught thousands of people. This is for ages 16+. I can also teach ages 9-15 if parents stay and work with their kids. Requirements: Bring a helmet. Know how to balance on a bike and move forward a bit, even if you're unsteady. Bring your own bicycle, or there's a Biketown station on this block that rents bikes (via the Lyft app).
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