To get the season started right and to keep you safe on the roads, we strongly encourage safety training for all riders. For the minimalists out there, we are offering a FREE NHCC Cycle-Safe Essentials Clinicnext Tuesday evening. We’ll cover the basics of cycling safely, and examine cycling principles designed to prevent the unthinkable. All delivered by Can-Bike certified instructors. It’s a great opportunity for all members to brush up on safety, regardless of experience.
The Cycle-Safe Clinic will cover essential safety principles and group riding techniques that will help build confidence in riding with a group and in traffic safely. You will be introduced to:
- Cycling and the Law
- Basic Bicycle Inspection
- Traffic Cycling Principles
- Where do you ride
- Lane positioning
- Intersections
- Rules of the Road
- Right and Left turns
- Group Riding
This two hour clinic will comprise of demonstrations, discussions, and off-bike simulations, and if time and weather permits, some on-road practice. Bring your bikes and make sure that you dress appropriately for a little outdoorsiness. All levels of riders are encouraged to attend! It’s not about learning to ride a bike….it’s about riding it safely, protecting yourself and those in the group you are riding with.
Date: Tuesday, April 26th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Location: Cycle Transitions parking lot, 739 D’Arcy St. Cobourg (behind the building)
If you simply can’t make it to the training, take a few minutes to review the following cycling safety videos:
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