NOTE: Future date TBD

SAFE CYCLING CLASS

Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists

Taught by Larry Best, LCI certified instructor

Saturday, June 26th 9:00 A.M.

Sunday, June 27th (rain date)

The class will include about 50% classroom instruction,

(246 Warren Ave., Elyria), and 50% riding. The ride will be

10 miles maximum at about 10-12 mph.  Plan on spending

from 9:30 to 2 or 3:00 pm. including a break for lunch. The 

class will be both fun and informative.

 

The classroom part will include how to ride on roads, how

to handle intersections, dealing with drivers, safe place-

ment on the road, riding in a group, how to treat pedes-

trians, and more.

 

The riding part includes bike handling i.e., swerving, emer-

gency stop, riding in a straight line, checking behind you,

etc.  There will also be an on the road part of probably less

than 10 miles at a low speed to put into practice what you

have learned.

 

There is a maximum of 6 students in the class.

You’ll need to bring your bike, a helmet, and the clothes

you usually wear when riding.

 

Registration is first come, first served. You must register

via email. No phone/ in-person registers will be accepted. 

The fee for the class is $30.00, payable at the start of

class.

 

About the teacher: Larry Best is a retired high school

teacher who has 56 years & about 150,000 miles of cycling

experience. He is a former racer, club rider, has done long

distance tours, and has worked as a mechanic in cycle

shops. He is also a League of American Bicyclists

Cycling Instructor, & a long-time member of Silver

Wheels Cycling Club.

 

To register: cycletheus2012@gmail.com

Questions: 440-222-5406

 

I’ll look forward to seeing you there.

Larry