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NEW ROAD CYCLING SKILLS AND SAFETY COURSE, WEDNESDAYS, May 15, 22, 29, June 7, 12

Posted by: SpeedRiverCC on May 15, 2013 at 8:59 AM
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for ALL RIDERS participating in club rides.

The objective is to improve safety, enjoyment, and cycling skills in group riding.



  • Offered every WEDNESDAY. Leaves from Planet Bean on Grange Street.

  • Assembles at 6PM sharp and rides along the same route as the Wednesday ride.

  • A ride instructor and assistant will cover the key points of group cycling.

  • Frequent stops, a slow pace, instruction and tips for efficient, safe and enjoyable group riding.

  • The group will be caught by the Wednesday Night Ride about 6:45 and join in.


CONTENT:



  • Checking bike mechanical issues (mechanical safety)

  • Why a paceline? (effort, efficiency, road safety, fellowship)

  • How to ride in a group (spacing, drafting, safe braking, rules of the road in groups, trust)

  • Etiquette (looking after each other, road hazards, communication, cars)

  • Tips (gearing, cadence, eating and drinking, efficiency)


No need to Sign Up, just Show Up


Questions? Contact jim@speedrivercyclingclub.org


 



1 comment:

  1. The first SRCC Skills and Safety session went very well. Talk it up and let people who might join the club know that this is available for Try-a-Riders, members new and members who would like a refresher.
    Runs every Wednesday at 6PM only until June 12.

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