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Riding Classes/Clinics

Cascade offers a variety of classroom and on-bike riding classes taught by instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists:

Learn 2 Ride - Starting from scratch
Riding with Confidence - Get rolling
Urban Cycling Techniques - Ride on
Back to Basics - Bicycling for seniors
Intro to Bike Commuting - Riding to work or for errands
GeaRS (Group Riding Skills) - Training and event riding
Paceline and Group Riding Clinics - Advanced
Clinics for Cascade Training Series
Urban Riders - Traffic skills for teens
Adult Beginners' Learn-2-Ride

Pre-registration is required. $5 late fee applies if registering within five days of class.

REFUND POLICY: No refunds unless class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Registration may be transferred to someone else or to another date if arrangements are made within the calendar year.

Click on "view open riding classes" to view and register for upcoming classes. Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions.

Learn 2 Ride - Starting from Scratch

Begin at the beginning and learn to ride a bike. If you need to master balance, braking and pedaling -- start here. We feature one-on-one instruction with our Learn 2 Ride specialist, using a tried-and-true technique that will have you riding in no time. Proper helmet fit included.

Contact the Classes Coordinator to schedule a session.

One hour session: $25 donation

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Riding with Confidence - Get Rolling

If you’re new to bicycling or just getting back on your bike after years out of the saddle, we’ll help you gain the skills necessary to ride safely and confidently. This entry-level course prepares new and returning riders for our Urban Cycling Techniques course.

Students will learn basic bike handling skills and maneuvers, including:

stopping and starting

how to shift the gears smoothly and effectively

proper braking technique

where to ride in the road

signaling

road infrastructure and bike facilities

The three course meetings include classroom sessions on laws and safety as well as on-bike handling drills. We will apply our newfound skills on a group ride using neighborhood streets and the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Course is designed for those who already know how to ride a bike but need additional practice.

Bring a bike in working order and a CPSC-approved helmet. Bring a snack and be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing.

Class size: min 5, max 8

Two two-hour weeknight sessions and one three-hour weekend session.

Members $75 Non-members $80

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Urban Cycling Techniques - Ride On

We’ve designed this class to help bicyclists gain the knowledge to make informed decisions while riding in traffic and the confidence to balance caution, assertiveness and the skills necessary for safer urban riding. Recreational or transportational cyclists who want to learn to interact positively and safely with urban traffic will learn:

traffic laws as they pertain to bicyclists

proper helmet fit

basic maintenance and overview of how to fix a flat

practical riding skills, effective braking techniques, scanning, avoiding obstacles and signaling

on-bike crash-avoidance techniques

We will practice on-road skills such as:

lane positioning, communication with drivers and left-turn techniques

group riding skills

bike fit and nutrition as time allows

Two four-hour sessions with an optional half-hour League of American Bicyclists exam after second session. Our “Via Bike” handbook, a reference for the skills learned in this course, is included. Bring working bike and helmet to both sessions. Bring your lunch and be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing.

Class size: min 5, max 12

Members $80 Non-members $85

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Back to Basics - Bicycling for Seniors

Re-acquaint yourself with your bike or practice your riding skills. Learn today's rules of the road and basic bike maintenance. Each class session includes a lesson and a ride.

Topics include:

stopping and starting

how to shift gears smoothly and effectively

proper braking technique

where to ride in the road

how to share the road with other users

signaling

road infrastructure

Bring your bike or arrange to use one of ours by contacting the Classes Coordinator. Helmets will be available on the first day of class for $10 each. Some previous riding experience required. (See our Learn 2 Ride listing if you have never been on a bike before.) Contact the Classes Coordinator if you need placement advice.

Currently offered through the Magnuson Park Community Center Lifelong Recreation Program. Bring a snack and be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing.

Class size: min 5, max 10

Four two hour sessions: $50 (Membership discount not applicable to this course)

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Urban Riders (Teens 11-17) - Riding as Traffic

Cool city bike riding skills developed specifically for teens and modeled after our Urban Cycling Techniques class. Teens will learn the rules of the road and how to safely mix it up with other vehicles by riding as traffic in our fun and upbeat class. They will practice a variety of rad bike-handling skills and learn maneuvers that will help them avoid mash-ups.

Bring a bike in working order and a helmet. We’ll be heading out onto neighborhood streets to experience the infrastructure and bike facilities that cyclists commonly use.

Class size: min 5, max 12

Four hour session: Members $45 Non-members $50

Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions or to arrange for a course tailored to your neighborhood. (Additional fees for facility rental and course development apply.)

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Intro to Bike Commuting - Riding to work or for errands

Want to know more about what it takes to commute by bicycle? Feel like you’re ready to try it, but need a few pointers?

We’ll provide an overview of how to equip your bike, carry gear and outfit yourself, to ensure that you’re visible and arrive at your destination ready for action. Intro to Bike Commuting offers more commuter-specific topics than Urban Cycling Techniques, so if you’re already a commuter or want to start bike commuting, this is the one for you. Presentation only, no bicycle needed to attend.

Topics include:

safe bicycle operations in traffic (traffic laws, lane positioning)

strategies for carrying items (work clothes, books, groceries)

foul weather and night riding

using bike racks on buses

minor bicycle repairs

route choice

lock-up strategies

Class size: min 5, max 15

Two hour session: Members $30 Non-members $35

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Paceline and Group Riding Clinic - Advanced

Ride faster, save energy, and pedal like a pro! Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation and Cycle U are teaming up to offer special paceline clinics..

Clinics cover:

group riding techniques

paceline riding

cornering

communication skills for group riding

bike position

safety

other techniques for getting the most out of your riding.

Bring a bike in working order and a helmet. This clinic is great preparation for the Group Health STP and other bicycling events.

Two hour session: Members $35 Non-members $40

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GeaRS (Group Riding Skills) - Event Riding

Are you new to Cascade's events and rides? Join us for our Group Riding Skills class and learn how to ride safely within a group. Course covers basic riding techniques such as lane positioning, scanning to the rear and communication.

Specific topics unique to group riding include:

re-grouping

passing on the left

intersection etiquette

signals and communications

spacing considerations for down-hill travel and climbing

Bring your bike and helmet and prepare to practice.

Class size: min 5, max 50

Two and a half hour session: Members $35 Non-members $40

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Clinics for Cascade Training Series

Each year we offer discounted Fix a Flat and Group Riding Skills classes to our CTS Riders at the beginning of the season. You must be registered CTS Rider to participate. See Cascade Training Series for details.

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DISCOUNTS: $5 member discount. See separate descriptions above for details.

REGISTRATION and LATE FEES: Please note that there is a service fee charged at the time of registration when using the online registration. The service fee is non-refundable, unless the Cascade Bicycle Club cancels the class/program.

There is a $5 service fee charged when using paper registration.

Please note registration deadlines posted on individual class listings. (An additional $5 fee applies to registrations made within 7 days of class date).

CLASS SIZE: most classes minimum 5, max 10; Paceline classes max 20.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS: You must provide a multi-speed bike in good working order for riding classes, and wear a CPSC-approved helmet (or ANSI/SNELL/ASTM). See each class listing for specifics.

REFUND POLICY: No refunds unless class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Registration may be transferred to someone else or to another date if arrangements are made within the calendar year.

Click on "view open riding classes" to view and register for upcoming classes. Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions.

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classes Riding Classes Maintenance Classes Commuter Classes Free Classes Instructors Class Calendar	Riding Classes/Clinics Cascade offers a variety of classroom and on-bike riding classes taught by instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists: Learn 2 Ride - Starting from scratch Riding with Confidence - Get rolling Urban Cycling Techniques - Ride on Back to Basics - Bicycling for seniors Intro to Bike Commuting - Riding to work or for errands GeaRS (Group Riding Skills) - Training and event riding Paceline and Group Riding Clinics - Advanced Clinics for Cascade Training Series Urban Riders - Traffic skills for teens Adult Beginners' Learn-2-Ride Pre-registration is required. $5 late fee applies if registering within five days of class. REFUND POLICY: No refunds unless class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Registration may be transferred to someone else or to another date if arrangements are made within the calendar year. Click on "view open riding classes" to view and register for upcoming classes. Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions. Learn 2 Ride - Starting from Scratch Begin at the beginning and learn to ride a bike. If you need to master balance, braking and pedaling -- start here. We feature one-on-one instruction with our Learn 2 Ride specialist, using a tried-and-true technique that will have you riding in no time. Proper helmet fit included. Contact the Classes Coordinator to schedule a session. One hour session: $25 donation [TOP] Riding with Confidence - Get Rolling If you’re new to bicycling or just getting back on your bike after years out of the saddle, we’ll help you gain the skills necessary to ride safely and confidently. This entry-level course prepares new and returning riders for our Urban Cycling Techniques course. Students will learn basic bike handling skills and maneuvers, including: stopping and starting how to shift the gears smoothly and effectively proper braking technique where to ride in the road signaling road infrastructure and bike facilities The three course meetings include classroom sessions on laws and safety as well as on-bike handling drills. We will apply our newfound skills on a group ride using neighborhood streets and the Burke-Gilman Trail. Course is designed for those who already know how to ride a bike but need additional practice. Bring a bike in working order and a CPSC-approved helmet. Bring a snack and be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing. Class size: min 5, max 8 Two two-hour weeknight sessions and one three-hour weekend session. Members $75 Non-members $80 [TOP] Urban Cycling Techniques - Ride On We’ve designed this class to help bicyclists gain the knowledge to make informed decisions while riding in traffic and the confidence to balance caution, assertiveness and the skills necessary for safer urban riding. Recreational or transportational cyclists who want to learn to interact positively and safely with urban traffic will learn: traffic laws as they pertain to bicyclists proper helmet fit basic maintenance and overview of how to fix a flat practical riding skills, effective braking techniques, scanning, avoiding obstacles and signaling on-bike crash-avoidance techniques We will practice on-road skills such as: lane positioning, communication with drivers and left-turn techniques group riding skills bike fit and nutrition as time allows Two four-hour sessions with an optional half-hour League of American Bicyclists exam after second session. Our “Via Bike” handbook, a reference for the skills learned in this course, is included. Bring working bike and helmet to both sessions. Bring your lunch and be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing. Class size: min 5, max 12 Members $80 Non-members $85 [TOP] Back to Basics - Bicycling for Seniors Re-acquaint yourself with your bike or practice your riding skills. Learn today's rules of the road and basic bike maintenance. Each class session includes a lesson and a ride. Topics include: stopping and starting how to shift gears smoothly and effectively proper braking technique where to ride in the road how to share the road with other users signaling road infrastructure Bring your bike or arrange to use one of ours by contacting the Classes Coordinator. Helmets will be available on the first day of class for $10 each. Some previous riding experience required. (See our Learn 2 Ride listing if you have never been on a bike before.) Contact the Classes Coordinator if you need placement advice. Currently offered through the Magnuson Park Community Center Lifelong Recreation Program. Bring a snack and be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing. Class size: min 5, max 10 Four two hour sessions: $50 (Membership discount not applicable to this course) [TOP] Urban Riders (Teens 11-17) - Riding as Traffic Cool city bike riding skills developed specifically for teens and modeled after our Urban Cycling Techniques class. Teens will learn the rules of the road and how to safely mix it up with other vehicles by riding as traffic in our fun and upbeat class. They will practice a variety of rad bike-handling skills and learn maneuvers that will help them avoid mash-ups. Bring a bike in working order and a helmet. We’ll be heading out onto neighborhood streets to experience the infrastructure and bike facilities that cyclists commonly use. Class size: min 5, max 12 Four hour session: Members $45 Non-members $50 Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions or to arrange for a course tailored to your neighborhood. (Additional fees for facility rental and course development apply.) [TOP] Intro to Bike Commuting - Riding to work or for errands Want to know more about what it takes to commute by bicycle? Feel like you’re ready to try it, but need a few pointers? We’ll provide an overview of how to equip your bike, carry gear and outfit yourself, to ensure that you’re visible and arrive at your destination ready for action. Intro to Bike Commuting offers more commuter-specific topics than Urban Cycling Techniques, so if you’re already a commuter or want to start bike commuting, this is the one for you. Presentation only, no bicycle needed to attend. Topics include: safe bicycle operations in traffic (traffic laws, lane positioning) strategies for carrying items (work clothes, books, groceries) foul weather and night riding using bike racks on buses minor bicycle repairs route choice lock-up strategies Class size: min 5, max 15 Two hour session: Members $30 Non-members $35 [TOP] Paceline and Group Riding Clinic - Advanced Ride faster, save energy, and pedal like a pro! Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation and Cycle U are teaming up to offer special paceline clinics.. Clinics cover: group riding techniques paceline riding cornering communication skills for group riding bike position safety other techniques for getting the most out of your riding. Bring a bike in working order and a helmet. This clinic is great preparation for the Group Health STP and other bicycling events. Two hour session: Members $35 Non-members $40 [TOP] GeaRS (Group Riding Skills) - Event Riding Are you new to Cascade's events and rides? Join us for our Group Riding Skills class and learn how to ride safely within a group. Course covers basic riding techniques such as lane positioning, scanning to the rear and communication. Specific topics unique to group riding include: re-grouping passing on the left intersection etiquette signals and communications spacing considerations for down-hill travel and climbing Bring your bike and helmet and prepare to practice. Class size: min 5, max 50 Two and a half hour session: Members $35 Non-members $40 [TOP] Clinics for Cascade Training Series Each year we offer discounted Fix a Flat and Group Riding Skills classes to our CTS Riders at the beginning of the season. You must be registered CTS Rider to participate. See Cascade Training Series for details. [TOP] DISCOUNTS: $5 member discount. See separate descriptions above for details. REGISTRATION and LATE FEES: Please note that there is a service fee charged at the time of registration when using the online registration. The service fee is non-refundable, unless the Cascade Bicycle Club cancels the class/program. There is a $5 service fee charged when using paper registration. Please note registration deadlines posted on individual class listings. (An additional $5 fee applies to registrations made within 7 days of class date). CLASS SIZE: most classes minimum 5, max 10; Paceline classes max 20. CLASS REQUIREMENTS: You must provide a multi-speed bike in good working order for riding classes, and wear a CPSC-approved helmet (or ANSI/SNELL/ASTM). See each class listing for specifics. REFUND POLICY: No refunds unless class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Registration may be transferred to someone else or to another date if arrangements are made within the calendar year. Click on "view open riding classes" to view and register for upcoming classes. Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions. [TOP]

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