Spring is an ideal time to consider taking a safe cycling course before the season starts in earnest.  Bike Niagara is offering courses that enhance your cycling knowledge and skills to lower your risks and stay out of harms way. Courses are composed of an in-class component with presentation slides and static demonstrations, and/or an on-bike session with your bicycle in a car free environment followed by an optional short on road bike ride.  Contact Dave Hunt for any questions or further information at 905-892-4773 or jordave@cogeco.ca

Here are examples of courses:

1. Adult On-bike Course – 2 hrs. Course includes safety tips, equipment checks, 8 individual bike handling skills, plus a review of group riding skills followed by a short road ride to a lunch location. Show up with your bike and helmet and have fun while enhancing your cycling skills. Please contact Dave Hunt to register at 905-892-4773 or jordave@cogeco.ca

2. Adult Bike Safety Course, 2 hour In-class and/or 2 hour on-bike. In-class presentation includes safety principles, equipment essentials, traffic positioning, rules of the road, and hazards. The on-bike session includes pre-ride safety checks, handling skills, emergency maneuvers and a short road ride.