Bike to Work Skills Courses

Bike to Work Skills Courses and CanBike ll Courses

Bike to Work Skills Course

Late Summer and Fall Schedule 2010

Our Can-Bike II certified instructors teach you how to ride safely and with confidence in this free, full-day course. Register Now! Course Schedule (pdf)

Course Description
What to Bring
Dates & Locations
Age Restriction
Cost & Deposit
Course Schedule (pdf)

Learn to bike to work safely and confidently.

The Bike to Work Skills Course takes you through all of the most common traffic situations you’ll face on your commute. It also provides you with the tips you need to make cycle commuting a fun and regular part of your life.

This free 7.5 hour course combines classroom and on-road training and is designed for participants aged 18 and over.

Course Description Back to Top–Register

A 7.5 hour course that combines classroom and on-road training and is taught by nationally certified cycling instructors. It is intended to build traffic cycling proficiency for adults who want to ride to work.

You will learn how to:

Ride comfortably and safely in heavy traffic
Manoeuvre your bike effectively
Fit your bike properly and do your own bike safety check
Be prepared to ride at night and in the rain
Choose equipment and clothing
Route planning

The day is comprised of in class and on-road training, with an easily-paced 12 km route around Victoria’s core.

Morning:

Classroom: traffic theory, bike fit, cadence and gearing, helmet fit
Parking Lot: bike inspection, bike-handling exercises

Afternoon:

Classroom: traffic theory, review of on-road ride
On-Road: a 12 km ride through traffic, with frequent stops to debrief
Classroom: lighting, reflectivity, riding in the rain, route planning, clothing & gear, Q&A

An Introductory course is also available for those that are getting back into cycling after a long hiatus, are a bit wobbly, or scared - or all of the above!

What To Bring Back to Top–Register

Your commuting bike, in safe working condition*
Bike lock
Helmet (of course!)
Bag lunch & snacks for the road ride
Full water bottle(s)
Raingear or other appropriate clothing for the weather (layers are good)

*NOTE: It is very important that your bike is in safe and good working condition. If it is deemed unsafe to ride, you will not be allowed to participate in the ‘on-road’ component of the day. If in doubt, visit your neighbourhood bike shop.

At the class you will receive:

Bike Sense: BC’s Bicycle Operator’s Manual
Victoria Cycling Map (2004 edition)
Commuter Guide, containing valuable information on route-planning, clothing, equipment, bike fit, etc.
BC Transit bus tickets

For more information contact marsha@biketowork.ca.

Dates & Locations^**Back to Top–Register*

Dates for 2010:

Late Summer Fall dates:

Sunday August 22 -Downtown

Sunday August 29 - Downtown

Sunday September 12- Downtown- Introductory course

Sunday September 19-Downtown

Saturday October 2- Downtown

Sunday October 17- Downtown

*Intro course for those who are really nervous or haven’t ridden a bike for a while! Must be able to ride a bike!

Please contact marsha@biketowork.ca. or call 920-5775 if you have any questions..

*All courses will be held downtown unless otherwise noted.

Downtown Classes

Location: 201A- 531 Yates St.
Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (please arrive by 8:45 am)

The cost to put on the course is $100 per person, but it is free for you, sponsored this year by the CRD Traffic Safety Commission and the University of Victoria.

Age Restriction Back to Top–Register

You must be at least 18 years old to take this course.

Cost & Deposit Back to Top–Register

FREE! To ensure attendance, however, we require a $30 advance deposit. This will be returned to you—in full—at the class.

The $30 deposit must be in the form of a cheque or cash (no credit cards - sorry.) Please consider donating all or part of your deposit to support ongoing courses in the community.
Cheques should be made payable to the "Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society"
In order to complete your registration, payment must be received at the latest by 5pm on the Wednesday before your class.
Cheques will not be cashed if you attend your class; they will be returned to you upon your completion of the class.
If you need to cancel your spot, you must do so by 5 pm on the Wednesday before your class, or your deposit will be forfeited.
If we have to cancel a class, we will notify you by 5 pm on the Wednesday before your class, and return your deposit.

Please mail your deposit to:

Bike to Work Victoria
PO Box 8837
Victoria BC
V8W 3S3

Bike Skills Courses for your Workplace

We will come to your workplace and put on full-day Bike Skills Course for your employees. Contact marsha@biketowork.ca 250-920-5775 for more information.

CanBike ll Course Fall 2010 TBA

If you are interested in more indepth and advanced cycling, CanBike ll is an excellent course to hone you skills and your knowledge. For more information or to book a course. Contact marsha@biketowork.ca 250-920-5775.

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