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C.I.C.L.E.’s Handle It Better Bike Handling Skills (Level 2)

1:51 PM PST on December 29, 2008

It's a Lifestyle Worth Living
Our
workshops are designed to empower, encourage and enliven you. Our
classes are affordable and we offer a sliding scale to those in need.

ABOUT THIS CLASS
Get ready to beef up your skills
Your
bike handling skills play a BIG FAT part in your bicycle enjoyment and
safety-both on the street and on the bike path. C.I.C.L.E. aims to get
you pumped up, skilled up and seriously rolling thru life.

This
intermediate level bike handling skills workshop will take your ability
to the next level...oh yeah. Get ready to build a greater sense of
confidence that will enhance your overall city bicycling experience.
Gain better balance and control, and learn techniques that will enable
you to navigate dense city traffic. Learn critical evasive maneuvers
that will allow you to skillfully avoid tricky traffic situations and
road debris and as usual, mucho more!

Who's it for?
You can already do this...
Start your bike with confidence and ease.
Balance and steer your bike
Bring your bike to a smooth and controlled stop.
Use your gears
Remove one hand from your handlebar without veering.

What you'll gain
Stopping on a dime
Tight smooth turns
Evasive stops and turns
Balance like a tight rope walker
See behind what's really behind you
A cocky attitude

Can You handle It?
If you are unable to meet with the above skill set criteria, we
recommend that you take our ‘Can You Handle It?' Bike handling Skills
course first

Got a question?
Not
so sure what class to take? need more information? Give us a ring and
we can point you in the right direction. Feel free to call or write us
with any questions.

Need a bike?
We
can rent you one. Put in your request early, bikes are limited to first
come first serve. Sliding scale offered for bike rentals too!

Workshops fill quickly
Call AND write to reserve your spot.
323.478.0060 :: info@cicle.org

Class Fee: $15. Sliding scale available.
Bike rental: $5. Sliding scale available.
Class Limit: 10
Duration: 3.5 hours
Location: Beautiful Glassell Park

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