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Courses
The BikeMN Education Committee is working to schedule Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101 classes in regional centers throughout the state. This is a comprehensive nine-hour course for adults covering all aspects of bicycling from basic maintenance, to riding skills and traffic laws. It is also the prerequisite to enrolling in the three-day League Cycling Instructor (LCI) course. BikeMN hopes to recruit a few people from each class to continue on to become volunteer LCI’s and help teach classes. LCI courses are scheduled for mid-July in the Twin Cities. BikeMN will help to arrange home stays for people in Greater Minnesota who wish to attend the course.
In early 2008, there were less than 10 LCI’s in Minnesota. Now, thanks to the Minneapolis Bike Ambassadors Program, there are almost 60. However, most of the LCI’s are in Minneapolis and surrounding communities. Bike MN’s goal is to keep growing the number of LCI’s in 2010 and bring bicycle education to Greater Minnesota.
In addition to Traffic Skills 101, Smart Cycling has developed an advanced adult course, a bike commuter course and two children’s courses. BikeMN is working to customize the curriculum for Minnesota and to develop one-hour programs that can be presented at businesses, schools and community education programs.
All class fees are non-refundable. You may reschedule a class within three years from the date of the original class by contacting info@bikemn.org.
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"Bikes are Traffic": A Women's Course
Build your confidence in cycling and feel more comfortable in traffic!
Learn intersection and lane positioning, pre-ride bike safety checks, gain experience riding in a small group, proper helmet fitting, navigating trails, women specific issues related to fit and saddles. Bring your own bicycle (BYOB)and helmet!
90 Minutes
FREE!
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Bicycling Tactics for Youth
Learn how to safely and confidently use your bike for everyday transportation.
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Confident Cycling: Getting Started
Is your bike sitting in the garage? Do you wish you could ride more but feel like you need some basics about your bike and how to handle it? This class is for you.
We'll learn the different parts of the bike from wheels to saddles, how to choose and fit a bike, and some basic maintenance that can keep you rolling. We'll also talk about selecting and properly fitting a helmet in addition to some other clothing & equipment to make your ride more enjoyable. Finally, we will cover some bike handling basics in a safe environment so you can take your new skills to the road with confidence.
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League Cycling Instructor (LCI)
League Cycling Instructor (LCI). Becoming a LCI is a great way to help cyclists in your community. Certified instructors can teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults. Whether you want to become an LCI or start with taking Traffic Skills 101 sign-up today! (Information on the 3-day LCI curriculum can be found at bikeleague.org.) LCI classes will be offered in the Twin Cities in July.
To help organize a class in your community, contact info@BikeMN.org.
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Saint Paul Classic Bike Training&Progressive Ride
Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour Training and Progressive Ride.
This progressive series of rides will help prepare you, your family members, your friends, groups (teams), business health and wellness programs, church groups, and other groups to ride the 15-, 30, and 45-mile scenic routes on the Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour on September 12, 2010.
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Traffic Skills 101
Traffic Skills 101 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. This fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling and it is the prerequisite to becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI). Becoming a LCI is a great way to help cyclists in your community. Certified instructors can teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults. Whether you want to become an LCI or start with taking Traffic Skills 101 sign-up today! (Information on the 3-day LCI curriculum can be found at bikeleague.org.)
To help organize a class in your community, contact info@BikeMN.org.
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Traffic Skills 101: Online & Hands-On
Traffic Skills 101: On-line & Hands-On covers all of the same material as TS101. However, it involves successful completion of the on-line course available at bikeed.org prior to a 5-hr hands-on course focused on Handling Skills, Emergency Maneuvers, and On-the-Road Training
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Traffic Skills 101 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. This fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling and it is the prerequisite to becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI). Becoming a LCI is a great way to help cyclists in your community. Certified instructors can teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults. Whether you want to become an LCI or start with taking Traffic Skills 101 sign-up today! (Information on the 3-day LCI curriculum can be found at bikeleague.org.)
To help organize a class in your community, contact info@BikeMN.org.
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