free cycling skills class in Vancouver this weekend

Free cycling skills class in Vancouver

The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is offering a free one-day commuter cycling skills courses at the Jewish Community Centre in Vancouver on Sunday, 30 September 2007. The course combines classroom and on-road training and teaches participants to ride safely and confidently in traffic, check their bikes for safety, choose equipment and clothing, and plan the best routes. Classes are aimed at those who are interested in cycling for transportation but who lack the confidence or skills to ride in traffic. Register at www.vacc.bc.ca/bikeskills/bikeskillslocations.htm.

What people are saying about the course:

"This course made a big difference for me. Prior to it, I had been on a bike about 5 times in the last 15 years, mainly because I was absolutely terrified not only of traffic, but also of all other road users such as other cyclists, pedestrians, dogs, etc. I never thought I would dare sharing the road with cars, buses, etc. I am not sure what happened during the course, but I now bike to work at least twice a week and find it very enjoyable. When I need to use busier roads, I feel alert and focused, rather than jittery and out of control. I feel that I know my options and can make rational decisions.

I would recommend this course to anyone, and I think it also made me not only a better cyclist, but also a better driver and pedestrian!"

Pam from Vancouver

For more information or to register, go to www.vacc.bc.ca/bikeskills or contact Bonnie at bikeskills@vacc.bc.ca.