2018 LOUISVILLE BICYCLE CLUB CLINIC 1-NEW RIDER / BIKE HANDLING CLASSES

Start
Monday, April 23, 2018
6:00 PM
End
Monday, May 21, 2018
9:00 PM
Location
Yellow Parking Lot, Waterfront Park, Louisville, Ky.
Spaces left
28
Registered
22 registrants

Registration

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CLINIC 1: MONDAYS, 6:00 pm- 9:00 PM,

April 23 through May 21

4/23: CLASS A: BIKE BASICS; BIKE/HELMET FIT; TRAFFIC LAWS; ABC QUICK CHECK.

4/30: CLASS B: GEARING/SHIFTING; LANE POSITIONING; PARKING LOT DRILLS.

5/7: CLASS C: FIVE LAYERS OF SAFETY; RIDING IN GROUPS; PARKING LOT DRILLS.

5/14: CLASS D: TOOLS AND BASIC REPAIRS; TIRE CHANGING.

5/21: CLASS E: NUTRITION/HYDRATION/CLOTHING; WRITTEN AND ROAD EVALUATION; PRESENTATION OF JERSEYS

EVERY CLASS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

One hour of instruction by seasoned riders followed by practice on your bike.
An easy, 5 or 10 mile “practice” ride with traffic, signals, stop signs, lights, busy roads, park roads, and subdivision streets.
Class participants are split into smaller groups of similar ability with instructors in the front and rear of each group for the rides. Individual instruction / assistance is provided if needed.
Rest stops if and when needed – nobody gets dropped or left behind.
Follow-up discussion and evaluation after the rides.
Take-Home educational material provided to all participants.

Complete the waiver and bring to the first class:LAB and LBC Course Release Form.pdf

THESE FREE CLASSES ARE SPONSORED BY:

*THE LOUISVILLE BICYCLE CLUB,

*BAPTIST HEALTH SPORTS MEDICINE,

*THE MAYOR'S HEALTHY HOMETOWN MOVEMENT, and

*THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS "BIKE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY" PROGRAM