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Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1)

11:14 AM PDT on July 8, 2009

"This four-hour, in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new
cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city
streets. The class covers the basics for how to choose the right bike
and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in
traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency
maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way
to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public
transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities.

Adults and anyone over 14 years of age are welcome, free of charge; bring your lunch or dinner. No bicycle is needed for this class. Note: This class is the "day 1" course for League of American Bicyclists' Bike Ed Road I certification."

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