Thanks to BikeAlameda, the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, and Alameda Hospital we are not charging any tuition for classes.
10:00 -11:00 Commuter Workshop - Classroom introduction to adult (14 or older) commuter biking basics, bicycle laws, rights and responsibilities, making turns, biking at night and in the rain, and more.
11:30am-2:30pm - How to Ride a Bike class for adults (age14+). Basic handling skills in a friendly and non-judgmental environment.
11:30am-5pm - Road Skills Part Two Work in small groups to improve handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and ability to share the road safely with other traffic. (Prerequisite: morning Commuter Workshop or prior completion of Traffic Skills 101)
EBBC Video Overview of Bike Safety Classes Offered
Family Cycling Workshops
This fun filled morning of activities teaches kids of all ages how to ride steadily, use hand signals, start and stop smoothly and ride without training wheels. Parents learn about rules of the road and tips for riding with children in traffic. Everyone learns how to check a bike before you ride and fit a helmet so it can best protect you in case of a fall. Refreshments provided and a free blinky light set for all participants.
Sign up online at www.ebbc.org.
Bike Skilz Workshop for Teens ages 12-18
This workshop is specially designed to be fun and informative for teens. Participants learn bike handling skills, rules of the road, techniques for riding in traffic and what you and your bike need to enjoy your ride and be safe on the streets. The class will address the unique challenges teens face while riding and empowers them with their rights and responsibilities on the road. Refreshments and a free bike $wag for all participants.
Immediately following this workshop will be a group ride in memory of Brandon Sorensen, a Lincoln Middle School student, who died this spring while riding his bicycle on Santa Clara Ave. He loved to ride his bike and all are welcome to ride along with the group in honor of him.
Sign up online at www.ebbc.org.
Traffic Skills 101 for Adults and Teens ages 14 and up
This is a 3.5 hour presentation of a variety of information you should know while sharing the road with other vehicles. You learn the traffic laws designed to protect you, the ideal road positions and signaling techniques to communicate with other vehicles, how to equip your bike for its best performance and avoid crashes and what to wear to protect yourself if you do. The best promotion of a bicycle commuting lifestyle to others is for them to see you in action. So take the class. be safe, aware and predictable, and enjoy at least part of your day, everyday. Refreshments and a free Road Skills manual for all participants.
Sign up online at www.ebbc.org.
Classes are free but require advanced registration. Thank you for participating and adding more skilled and confident riders to our streets.
BikeAlameda wants everyone to ride safely.