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Riding Classes/Clinics
Cascade offers the following classroom and on-bike road riding sessions taught by certified instructors, based on the League of American Bicyclists’ Road I program:
Urban Cycling Techniques I: Intro (4 hours classroom)
Learn to interact positively and confidently with urban traffic and get
tips for riding through intersections and negotiating with cars--designed for recreational cyclists or commuters. Workshop covers bicycle traffic laws, lane positioning, riding strategies, basic equipment and maintenance, emergency maneuvers, and safety. Classroom-only session includes discussions of emergency maneuvers and basic maintenance. Take this one now to gain the experience and take the other on-bike sessions later when you have time for them! Bring helmet. Includes handouts.
Cost: $25. Register for Urban Cycling Technques I and II at the same time and get a $10 discount on the second class (member discount only applies once). Total cost for two classes for non-members is $40 and for members is $35. Additional $5 late fee applies if registering within 10 days of class.
Urban Cycling Techniques II: On Bike (4 hours)
On-bike basics of lane positioning, traffic laws, fitting in with and negotiating with traffic, getting through intersections, riding strategies, shifting.
Also on-bike practice of techniques for avoiding road rash: riding with confidence in various traffic situations, emergency stops and braking techniques, rock and obstacle dodge, and quick turns. Covers general bike fit and handling as time allows.
Prerequisite Urban Cycling Techniques I. Bring bike and helmet. Includes handouts.
Cost: $25. Register for Urban Cycling Technques I and II at the same time and get a $10 discount on the second class (member discount only applies once). Total cost for two classes for non-members is $40 and for members is $35. Additional $5 late fee applies if registering within 10 days of class.
Safety Skills for Teens
Learn skills and techniques to ride your bike more safely. Modeled on our Urban Cycling Techniques classes. First session in-class, second on bike. Bring your bike to the second session. Teens only.
Register for both sessions at the same time. Must attend both sessions. Registration fee is $25 for both sessions. A $5 late fee will be charged for any registrations sent in after the registration deadline. Cascade Members get a $5 discount.
Basics of Commuting (3 hours):
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? Join us for a three-hour bicycle commuting class (some classes include a one-hour optional ride afterward), and learn:
- safe bicycle operations in traffic (traffic laws, lane positioning)
- strategies for carrying items (work clothes/work items)
- riding at night and in foul weather
- using bike racks on buses
- minor bicycle repairs
- route choice
This course offers more commuter-specific topics than Urban Cycling Techniques I: Intro, so if you’re already a commuter or want to start bike commuting, this is the one for you. Bring bike and helmet if you wish to take part in the optional ride following the class. Cost: Refundable deposit of $25 to hold your place.
Check out our commuting page for description of one-hour free seminars
Paceline and Group Riding Clinic (2 hours)
Ride faster, save energy, and be safer! Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation and Cycle U team up to offer special paceline clinics: Clinics cover group riding techniques, paceline riding, cornering, communication skills for group riding, bike position, safety, and other techniques for getting the most out of your riding. Great preparation for STP and other cycling events. See website in Jan. or later for more details and registration information. Cost: $30.
Get a $5 member discount and a $5 discount if you've already registered for an event.
 Cascade Classes Registration Form
Paceline and Group Riding Clinics Registration Form
Mail to:
Cascade Bicycle Club
Classes
PO Box 15165
Seattle, WA 98115
Fax to: 206-522-2407
**DISCOUNTS: $5 member discount; an additional $5 discount applies to Paceline Clinics for event registrants. $10 coupon or discount given for Urban Cycling Techniques II. See separate registration form or description above for details.
**REGISTRATION and LATE FEES: Preregistration required; note registration deadlines posted on individual class listings (postmarked or dropped off within 10 days of class date). An additional $5 fee applies to late registrations.
CLASS SIZE: minimum 5 and maximum 15. Maintenance classes, max 12; paceline classes max 20. Classes are usually team-taught by 2 instructors.
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.
For registration, print and fill out the correct registration form above, and mail to the CBC Office. For questions, contact the Program Coordinator or 206-957-6623.
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