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Free Urban Cycling WorkshopsThe San Francisco Bicycle Coalition helps more people feel safe, comfortable and confident when biking in the city. Pre-register today to save your place in one of these free urban cycling workshops! Open to people over 14 years of age. Two-Part Urban Cycling WorkshopsIdeal for new and more experienced cyclists who want to become more confident and safe riding on city streets. Classes are taught by licensed instructors. In-Class: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1) How to Ride Anywhere in San Francisco Class taught in Spanish (En Español) You are Never Too old to LearnLearn How To Ride a BicycleIn-Class: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1)This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome, preregistration is required. Bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class. Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification. Upcoming In Class: Intro to Safe Cycling WorkshopsYou may attend a class at any location.
Check back regularly for more courses in 2010! On Road: Street Skills Primer (Day 2)
Photo by Dave Campbell Practice what you learned in the Intro to Safe Cycling class. This Street Skills Primer class follows a comfortable progression onto city streets, beginning with a short review of the lessons from the Intro course. After a basic bike maintenance session, riders will practice their bike maneuvering skills in a car-free practice area before taking it to the streets in small, intimate groups led by their instructors. Riders will gain experience riding alongside moving traffic in different traffic conditions, and apply the safe riding techniques practiced in the car-free space into real-life situations. Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome; bicycle, helmet and preregistration required. Please bring your lunch. Prerequisite: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1). All courses meet at the Park Police Station (click here for map). Bicycles are required for this course. Upcoming On Road: Street Skills Primer WorkshopsRegistration opens one month before each course date.
Como montar en bicicleta en cualquier parte de SF: en español
Photo by Dave Campbell En preparación para el Día de de Montar en Bicicleta al Trabajo, La Coalición de la Bicicleta de San Francisco le mostrará la mejor manera de dirigirse por la ciudad en bicicleta con la máz seguridad y rapidez. Usted reciberá una introducción a dirigiendose en tráfico, el equipo necesario, evitando accidentes, y sus derechos y responsabilidades legales. Este taller general de 1 hora será presentado en español, y una bicicleta no es necesario. Summer dates, times, and locations to be determined (TBD).
How to Ride Anywhere in SF: In Chinese (
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