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Bike Roswell Safe Cycling Class

Margaret Webber, Neighbor
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Knowing where to position a bike on the roadway for high visibility is the most critical skill you can learn if you plan to “Share the Road” with cars. This course helps new and seasoned roadway cyclists understand and practice the Principles of Safe Cycling.
Topics in this course include:                              

  • Rider predictability, visibility and awareness
  • Potential hazards and dangerous scenarios
  • Crossing multiple lanes for left hand turns
  • Crash avoidance and emergency maneuvers
  • Emergency turns in the event a car turns in front of you
  • Dodging objects while maintaining control
  • Accessories and tools for smart and safe cycling
  • Basic maintenance and tire changing
After completing the classroom portion and bike handling drills, students take to the street, practicing the principles they have learned. After completing this course, students view “Sharing the Road” in a completely new light, be it behind the wheel of a car or on their bike.  A Snell or ANSI approved helmet and bicycle in good working condition are required for this course.
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