News: Free Winter Riding Bicycle Class
The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign is offering a FREE All Weather Riding Bicycle Class to kick off their 2009 set of classes. To register click HERE or see the details below. Hurry because the class is limited to 20 participants! Thanks to Tim Bryson for the heads up!
All Weather Biking Confident City Cycling Class
Host: Atlanta Bicycle Campaign
Date and time: 2009 Feb 7 - 1:00pm
Instructor: ABC’s Cycling Instructor team
Location: Wonderroot
982 Memorial Drive Atlanta, GA, 30316 See map: Google Maps
Cost: $0.00
Don’t let wind, rain, sleet, cold, or snow stop you from getting on that bicycle this winter! Join Atlanta Bicycle Campaign’s team of cycling instructors for an information panel session on all-weather cycling and extend your ride.
This is a free class to kick off our 2009 Confident City Cycling series! Space is limited to 20 participants so you must sign up below to attend. Instead of adding this class to your cart, scroll down and “sign up.” to reserve your seat.
Topics will include layering for comfort at all temperatures, “see and be seen,” maintaining your bike in adverse weather conditions, and outfitting your bike properly for wet roads. Panel will include a question and answer session hosted by ABC Education Chair Byron Rushing.
We’ll give you the information you need to ride safely and enjoyably in all kinds of weather!
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 1-3 pm, followed by short ride
Location: Wonderroot
Target Audience: from casual cyclists to roadies interested in extending their riding season
Topics:
1) Introduction to Riding in Uncomfortable or (possibly) Hazardous Conditions
2) Wet and Rainy Weather
3) Cold Weather
4) Riding in the Dark — See and Be Seen
5) Tires, Rims, Brakes
6) Maintenance
7) 5-7 mile ride
Price: $0.00