Classes

2012 Education Classes

Two different classes are now being offered: Bicycling with Confidence and Basic Bicycle Maintenance.

These classes will be taught by Marty Fink, who is a certified instructor with the League of American Bicyclists, the only nationally recognized organization that provides trained and certified instructors.

Bicycling with Confidence

This course combines classroom discussion and parking lot activities with on-road practice of the principles of vehicular bicycling. At the end of the course, you will have increased your confidence and ability to use your bicycle for pleasure, sport, or commuting under various weather, road and traffic conditions.

Topics covered in the course include:

Learning how to properly set-up your bike, what to wear when riding, basic bike mechanics, how to ride safely, and traffic laws that govern bicycle riding;
Practicing road riding skills in a safe setting, including emergency maneuvers to avoid crashes;
Riding on neighborhood and city streets with the instructor(s) where you put it all together to become
a more confident cyclist.

Dates & Times: This course is held over a two-day period.
        Course #1: April 12: 6:00pm - 9:00pm & April 14: 9:00am - 3:00pm
        Course #2: May 17: 6:00pm - 9:00pm & May 19: 9:00am - 3:00pm
        Course #3: July 19: 6:00pm - 9:00pm & July 21: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location: YMCA - 1151 NW Stewart Pky., Roseburg, OR 97471

Registration:   Please contact the YMCA (541-440-9622) to register.
                         Open to adults or youth who are at least 16 years old and
                         accompanied by a parent.

Basic Bicycle Maintenance

Learning more about how your bike works and how to make some basic repairs will make you a better cyclist. Topics covered in this class include how to: set-up your bike, fix a flat tire, check your tires, adjust your brakes, shift your derailleurs and lubricate your chain.

Dates & Times:   Course #1: April 13: 6:30pm-9:00pm
          Course #2: May 8: 6:30pm-9:00pm
          Course #3: July 10: 6:30pm-9:00pm

Location: YMCA - 1151 NW Stewart Pky., Roseburg, OR 97471

Registration:   Please contact the YMCA (541-440-9622) to register.
                         Open to adults or youth who are at least 16 years old and
                         accompanied by a parent.

Five Steps to Riding Better

1. Follow the Rules of the Road
• Ride with traffic and obey the same laws as motorists.
• Use the rightmost lane that heads in the direction that you are traveling.
• Obey all traffic control devices, such as stop signs, lights, and lane markings.
• Always look back and use hand and arm signals to indicate your intention to
stop, merge or turn.

2. Be Visible
• Ride where drivers can see you.
• Wear brightly colored clothing at all times.
• At night, use a white front light and a red rear light or reflector and wear
reflective tape or clothing.

3. Be Predictable
• Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between parked cars.
• Make eye contact with motorists to let them know you are there.
• Do not ride on the sidewalk.

4. Anticipate Conflicts
• Be aware of traffic around you and be prepared to take evasive action.
• Learn braking and turning techniques to avoid crashes.
• Be extra alert at intersections.

5. Wear a Helmet
• Make sure that the helmet fits on top of your head, not tipped back or forward.
• After a crash or any impact that affects your helmet, visible or not,
replace it immediately.

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