Bike Emory wants you to ride, but more importantly, we want you to ride safely.
We offer effective cycling classes at Emory, instructed by the folks at the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign starting this fall on the following dates:
True Beginners Class is scheduled for July 21 & 23 2008. Registration details coming soon.
Each class will teach you the rules of the road, how to perform basic maintenance on your bike and will include an actual ride with an instructor. The ride will teach you how to maneuver in traffic, avoid pot holes and how to maintain control of your bike if you have to make a sudden stop.
Here are some articles about bicycle safety that might be helpful.
Bicycle South will return to campus on Jan. 16, 2008 (weather permitting). In January, the Wednesday times for the Mobile Repair at the SAAC will shift to 4 to 5:30 p.m. to better accommodate commuters. The 2008 schedule for both locations (weather permitting) is as follows Wednesdays and Fridays at the DUC from 11:30 a.m. to [...]
Winter Cycling Tips From Bicycle South. Here in the South it can be surprisingly cold (unless you live far South). While you won’t generally be pedaling in the snow, there may be days that the air temperature hovers near freezing and the additional wind-chill from a good breeze can be a little more than bracing. Clothing [...]
I subscribe to the idea that the more valuable your bike is, the more locks you need to protect it. For a 5-minute run in to Starbucks, perhaps all you need is a simple cable lock to deter an opportunistic “grab and run” thief. However, if you’re parking a bike overnight on a college campus or [...]
