ROAD - I

two posts in one day?! yeesh..

goin' a li'l nuts here i guess.

well this one's an important one, to be sure.

part of what we're trying to do with the (CSU)LBcyclists is educate riders, experienced and otherwise, how to ride properly. not only can riders benefit from this course, but drivers as well! this course helps everyone understand what, exactly, is expected of a cyclist on the road.

here's the course description from the LAB (league of american bicyclsits) webpage:

"[Road - I] gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. the course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. recommended for adults and children above age fourteen. this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling."

i can already hear what you're saying: "9 hours? on a bike?! ... shenanigans!"

allow me a moment to quell your fears.

the course is split up into two parts: classroom & street.

the parts take place on separate days. the classroom part's a cinch and happens on a weeknight. you show up, watch some videos, listen to some words and you're done. the street happens on a saturday and is again split into two parts. and is also a cinch! the first part finds you in a parking lot practicing those "on-bike skills" and "crash avoidance techniques" mentioned earlier. the second part finds you ridding 'round town with your newly acquired skills and techniques. and you're not on your bike for more than a hand-full of minutes at a time, taking pause to discuss the situations you'll be encountering. plus! there's lunch in the middle of it all, brilliant! on top of all of that, it dings your wallet a whopping $20. plus lunch, that is. i think you're officially out of excuses now. what're you waiting for? oh, probably some 'when' n 'where' info.

check out this blog here LBcyclists for more information on when and where the next road 1 course happens [check out the "Bike Ed" section under "Upcoming Events" on the right].