Join Bike Easy's safety instructors to learn how to feel safe and confident on the road in any traffic situation.

Students will learn about choosing a bicycle, basic parts of a bike, essential equipment, as well as how to safely and comfortably ride your bike in various traffic conditions, terrain and climates.

Upon completion of all sessions, a Smart Cycling certificate will be awarded and graduates will receive a free set of bike lights.

Completion of the Smart Biking class is a prerequisite for registering for the LCI (League Cycling Instructor) Seminar.

Sessions 1 & 2 will take place via video conferencing on Zoom. Session 3 will meet at Bike Easy, 2100 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

Wednesday 7/28

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Zoom

Session 1: Bike selection, bike & helmet fit, bike handling, equipment, clothing and basic mechanics – ABC Quick Check\

Thursday 7/29

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Zoom

Session 2: Rules of the road, principles of traffic law, communicating, bike infrastructure and crash prevention

Saturday 7/31

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Bike Easy (2100 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.)

Session 3: Getting on bikes, bike handling drills, fixing a flat, neighborhood ride, exam

Participants have the option of attending only Session 1 or Session 2 but must complete both Zoom Sessions before completing Smart Biking 3.

Please note a bike and helmet will be required for the final session. If you are unable to bring your own bike or helmet, please contact [email protected]

Want to learn more or want to teach bike safety education with Bike Easy?

Completing the Smart Biking program is the prerequisite for completing the League Cycling Instructor Seminar, a program to become a certified bike safety instructor. To learn more, visit the League of American Bicyclists at https://bikeleague.org/content/become-instructor or contact [email protected]