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Bike-Walk Alliance of NH ==
Summary:
MassBike offering first-ever bicycling skills class in Newburyport, MA
Pierre's Thursday evening August 4 classroom session saw twelve participants while six people attended the full day of on-road practice riding on Saturday, August 6. For a first-time effort, the results are considered very good. Additional sessions are planned later this season. Here are the details from the original write-up:
Want to be a better cyclist? Then check out the August 4 and 6 bike courses being offered in Newburyport, MA by our friends in MassBike. For details please view their web page: www.massbike.org/skills/classes.htm
The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike), the statewide bicycling advocacy and education group, has scheduled a Bicycling Skills class in Newburyport. The class, known as "Bicycling 101," is for adults who want to increase the efficiency and safety of their bicycling.
"This class is timely in light of recent discussions in Newburyport regarding bicycle safety," stated MassBike Executive Director Dorie Clark. "We are dedicated to improving the relationship between motorists and cyclists by teaching and emphasizing the importance of sharing the road safely."
Pierre Avignon, a League Cycling Instructor who has been certified by the League of American Bicyclists to teach bike safety, will lead the classes. Attendees will learn important fundamentals of bicycling skills such as how to increase pedaling efficiency, shift gears, ride on hills, and follow safety rules for roadways. The classes will be held at Hope Community Church, located at 11 Hale Street, Newburyport.
The scheduled dates
for the classes are Thursday, August 4 and Saturday, August 6:
" Thursday, August 4. This is an interactive workshop and bicycles are
not needed. It is a pre-requisite for Saturday's course and is free and open
to the public.
" Saturday, August 6. This is an all day, on-bike program. Attendees pay
a fee of $40 for MassBike members and $50 for non-members.
Registration and information are available @ www.massbike.org/skills/classes.htm
MassBike has been
serving the communities of Massachusetts for 28 years. The organization has
1400 dues paying members. Its accomplishments include expanded access for cyclists
on the MBTA and development of a curriculum to train police officers in the
rules of the road as they apply to cyclists.
To get involved in MassBike and learn more about bicycling issues, visit www.massbike.org.
