How We Roll – Bike Education
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DID YOU KNOW?
3 Foot Passing Law
“The operator of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle shall pass to the left at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. When a motor vehicle overtakes and passes a bicycle, three feet or greater is considered a safe passing distance.”
Bike Cleveland's education programs are meant to help ensure you ride ready and confidently, because, well, that's How We Roll. Below are our class offerings.
Learn to Ride a Bike Class
This practical hands-on learn to ride class is for youth and adults that will get you rolling in no time. Certified bicycle instructors create a fun low-stress environment to help you learn the basics of balancing and pedaling before moving on to more advanced skills. If you already know how to balance and pedal we can adapt the curriculum to your individual or group skill level. Beginners do not need any previous riding experience, only a willingness to learn and the physical ability to control a two wheeled bicycle.
Requirements: Participants must bring their own bike and helmet.
Class limit: Individual
Cost: $35 or is free for Bike Cleveland members.
If you are interested in scheduling a Learn to Bike Class contact Diana Hildebrand at Diana@bikecleveland.org or call 216-273-6872
Ready to Ride Class
Ready to Ride is an intermediate level class for people who are interested in riding a bike for daily trips but are concerned about safety and unsure about how to get started. Participants must be confident balancing, pedaling and steering a two-wheeled bicycle, from this foundation we will teach you the basic skills for riding a bike to reach any destination. You will learn what you need to know to enjoy riding on city streets. More advanced cyclists who ride regularly for commuting and transportation should take our Confident City Cycling course. This course includes a student manual, review of state and local laws.
Requirements: Participants must bring their own bike and helmet.
Class limit: 20 Participants
Cost: This class cost $75 ($50 for Bike Cleveland members)
Stay tuned for the next class dates. For group rate please email diana@bikecleveland.org for rates
Confident City Cycling
Many people are intimidated and discouraged by the way motorists dominate the roadway. Through education and practice, Confident City Cycling teaches the basic fundamentals of safe riding to improve your decision making in traffic and to build your confidence when riding a bicycle on city streets.
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- Understand your rights and duties as a driver operating a bicycle safely and legally on public roadways.
- Develop the ability to identify unsafe traffic situations and make decisions that can prevent common crashes and collisions.
- Learn how to perform a pre-ride bike safety check.
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The course includes a student manual, review of state and local laws, on-bike skill development and additional tools to help you become a more confident and smarter cyclist on the roadway.
Requirements: Participants must bring their own bike and helmet.
Class limit: 20 Participants
Cost: This class cost $75 ($50 for Bike Cleveland members)
Stay tuned for the next class dates. For group rate please email diana@bikecleveland.org for rates
Bike Buddy
Our Bike Buddy program provides individualized support in the form of custom routes and a personal “buddy” to escort people on their first bike commute. Bike Cleveland staff will work with you to develop a route from your home to your destination, meet with you to ride the route and show you how to use public transit with your bike. During the program you will also learn lane positioning, traffic laws and some tricks to ensure you have an enjoyable bike commute.
The goal of the program is to encourage bike commuting by providing education and confidence to people trying it for the first time. If you’re interested in a Bike Buddy contact Bike Cleveland at diana@bikecleveland.org.
Requirements: Participants must bring their own bike and helmet.
Class limit: 1-4 Participants
Cost: This class cost $75 ($50 for Bike Cleveland members)
Stay tuned for the next class dates. For group or corporate rates email diana@bikecleveland.org
Basic Bike Maintenance
Our Basic Bike Maintenance class is for beginners and DIY enthusiasts alike who want to learn the basics of keeping your bike ready to ride. Participants will learn a range of skills including: Fixing a flat, Brake Knowledge, Lube Check, and Chain Adjustment/Shifting.
You’ll learn how to identify, diagnose and fix these common problems using tools you can bring with you on a ride.
Requirements: Participants must bring their own bike (for some hands-on practice)
Class limit: 5-10 participants
Cost: $40 (includes a patch kit)
Stay tuned for the next class dates. For group or corporate rates email diana@bikecleveland.org