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Bike-Walk Alliance of NH ==
"Better
Biking" Course Details
LAB "Road I" Course comes to Derry NH
The Bike-Walk Alliance of NH (formerly the GSBA) in cooperation with the NH Community Technical College is pleased to offer a four-session, twelve-hour course aimed at adult on-road cyclists wishing to improve their skills. Each session will be split between classroom and on-road training, so plan to bring your bike and all cycling gear including helmet. The course is based on the nationally-recognized LAB Cycling Program, formerly called Effective Cycling. Instructors will be Dave Topham, LCI #39, and Judi Hull, an EC program graduate.
All four sessions will be held at the NHCTC Pinkerton Academy campus in Derry NH on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. A $49.00 registration fee payable to the college will cover the course including various handouts and material. Pre-registration is required with payment due before May 1, 2006 by calling 603.668.6706 ext. 318. Reference CRN-21053; course number NCSI-216; title Effective Cycling / Better Biking. The all-inclusive price is $49.00 payable to NHCTC-Manchester. For more information about the course content, please check the NHCTC web site at www.nhctc.edu, the Alliance web site, or contact Dave Topham at 603.898.9926 at dstopham@comcast.net. Class size is limited to 20 participants, so if you are interested please sign up early! A brief course outline and dates follow.
Session
One, May 1:
" Bicycle selection including style and size
" Bicycle quality based on components and price
" Basic mechanical checks before riding
" Cyclist preparations including safety gear, food, and water
" Lights and reflectors for night riding
" Short ride and parking lot maneuvers
Session
Two, May 8:
" Easier cycling by shifting properly
" Traffic rules for cyclists
" Lane positioning
" Group cycling techniques
" Short ride with training stops
Session
Three, May 15:
" Emergency handling techniques
" Basic road-side maintenance
" Trip planning
" Coping with dogs
" Short ride and parking lot maneuvers
Session
Four, May 22:
" Flat tire repair including tube patching
" Brake and derailleur adjustments
" Preventative maintenance and lubrication
" Transportation of bicycles
" Short ride with training stops
