Effective Cycling[tm] - Drivers' Ed for Bicyclists

Effective Cycling(tm) is the national bicycle training program developed by the League of American Bicyclists. It teaches everything cyclists need to know to get around safely, quickly, and comfortably. MassBike offers Effective Cycling[tm] classes at various locations.

This class combines classroom and video instruction with on-bicycle practice. The course develops skills and builds confidence by starting with parking lot practice, then moving to quiet streets, and finally busier roads. No knowledge beyond balancing and steering on a bicycle is required. For ages 13 and up, but students under 16 need parent's permission to enroll.

Cambridge

Saturday, May 6 and May 13, 2000, 9 am to 3 pm
Saturday, June 10 and 17, 2000, 9 am to 3 pm
Brookline Adult and Community Education Program Course T077, "Be a Better Biker"
12 hours. $80 + $11 materials fee, instructor Paul Schimek
To register: call Brookline Adult and Community Education Program, 617 730-2700.
Class will be held in Kendall Square, Cambridge.

You'll learn to:

ride confidently in traffic,

make sure your bicycle fits,

conduct a safety check,

fix a flat tire,

avoid road hazards,

prevent crashes and falls,

make emergency maneuvers,

understand your rights and responsibilities, and

enjoy cycling.

What to bring to class:

a bicycle in good working condition,