If you never learned to ride a bike or need to relearn the basics, this is the class for you! Our patient instructors use a series of skill-developing exercises to get you up on two wheels. You'll learn to start and stop smoothly while balancing comfortably on a bike, without the awkwardness and embarrassment of using training wheels. This four-hour class is the foundation of all our cycling classes, and is designed to prepare first time riders to progress to the next class-Beginning Bike Skills (separate registration required). Our How to Ride a Bike class is designed for adults and families with children. REI Novara bikes and bike helmets will be provided; kids must provide their own bicycles and helmets.
Skills you'll learn:
How to balance. How to adjust the bike to your size. How to shift and brake. How to fall off your bike effectively. Pyou for our Introduction to Mountain Biking and Introduction to Road Cycling instructional outings.
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Required Legal Form:
This course requires the participant to read and sign a liability release form before participating. Please see "Required Legal Form" for the session you are registering for. You will need to print, sign and bring the form to your class.
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Event Location Notes:
$7 Parking fee
Gear to bring to class:
Required:
Water Bottle
Lunch & Snacks
Optional:
Personal Bike – Recently tuned and appropriate for class. Also bring spare tubes.
Cycling Gloves
Hydration Compatible Day Pack – 1000-2000 cubic inches with 70-100 oz water bladder
Energy Snacks
Padded Cycling Gloves
Cycling Shorts/Pants
Lip Balm/Protection
Gear provided by REI:
Cycling Helmet
Mountain Bike
Activity Level: Relaxed
Skill Level: Beginner
