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Get Some Street Skills!
Stret Skills is an easy three-hour presentation and discussion class that will give you the information you need to begin riding with confidence. A special section on helping your kids ride safely will also be included. Whether you want to start bicycling for fun, commuting, errands, or for fitness, or all of these, this class will give you the skills and knowledge to handle.
You won't need to bring a bike -- unless you want to ride to the class!
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2007
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, Conference Room B, 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA.
Th material in this class counts as about half of the Road 1 class (see below)
Additional Classes
Education has been proven to reduce bicycling crashes by up to 70 percent.
The League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed program offers bicycling education
throughout the year.
The League's program has benefitted thousands of bicyclists of all ages and abilities for more than 20 years. It is the only national bicycling educational program with certified instructors. Below are classes offered by the League right here in Bakersfield.
Current Offerings
Road I for adults and Teens
Bicycle Safety for Parents and Anyone who work with Kids
Kids II - Real World Cycling for kids
10-12 years old
Bike Ed Road I: Cycling with Confidence and skill
This is a course from the League of American Bicyclists and is taught by a League Certified Instructor. This League's program is the only national bicycle education program with certified instructors, and is the gold standard in bicycling education.
Even though research shows that bicyclists are safest when they ride with and act like traffic, most bicyclists don't know how to ride with confidence in traffic situations. Don't be one of them! get the skills and knowledge you need to ride well in almost any situation. This class will teach you traffic skills, principles and laws, basic bike maintenance, fit and operation, vital emergency maneuvers and much more. Everyone from beginning teen and adult bicyclists to seasoned bicycle club members and racers can benefit from this class.
Open to anyone 16 and older
Children 13-15 years old may attend with a parent/guardian
Classes by arrangement. E-mail John Lotze for more information
Bicycle Safety for Adults who work with Kids
This class is for parents, teachers, public safety officials or anyone who works with kids, whether they're your own or someone else's.
A helmet alone is NOT enough. Learn what it really takes to keep kids safe on bikes. Learn specific skills and the techniquest that will help children learn them. Learn about the developmental differences that affect kids' when it comes to bicycling and bicycle safety.
Video, handouts, demonstrations, presentations and more.
You do not need to bring a bicycle to this class, but will have the chance to sign up for Road I (see above).
Classes by arrangement. This is a great class for PTA's, teacher meetings, etc. E-mail John Lotze for more information.
Kids II - Real World Cycling for Kids ages 10-12
This class is held almost entirely on bikes and teaches children age 10-12 the basics of getting around safely. Traffic rules, traffic principles, basic bicycling and traffic skills, basic emergency maneuvers, and much more are taught. The class concludes with a writen and on-road test.
Available by arrangement. If your club, group, class or school is interested, please e-mail League Cycling Instructor John Lotze
For more information
For a complete schedule of League classes, or for classes or safety presentations
by arrangement, e-mail League Cycling Instructor John
Lotze.
