Smart Cycling Part 2 Class (VTA)

An in-depth, on-bike outdoor bicycle class covering essential skills for everyday riding!
About this Event

Join our free Smart Cycling Part 2 on-bike workshop, where you'll get to sharpen your bike handling, boost your street safety and confidence, and learn crash-avoidance maneuvers in small groups under the guidance of a Certified League Cycling Instructor (LCI)

What the class covers:

• ABC Quick Check
• Starting, stopping, and shifting
• Scanning, signaling, and turning
• Crash avoidance maneuvers: quick stop, rock dodge, avoidance weave, quick turn
• Group ride to put the knowledge and skills together on the road
• Optional written and on-bike evaluation for those seeking LCI certification
• The agenda on Eventbrite is subject to change.

All class participants will get to take home a reflective safety vest and a Smart Cycling Manual from the League of American Bicyclists.

Prerequisites:

1. Must be age 14+
2. Must bring a well-maintained functional bicycle you can ride & helmet. Your bike must have two working brakes and gears.
3. Must be able to bike in a straight line one-handed for 3+ seconds
4. Must have completed Smart Cycling Part 1 or completed the League of American Bicyclists' online Smart Cycling, Everyday Riding Skills course (and able to show proof)

Logistics:

• Location: VTA Berryessa Transit Center parking lot at 1640 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133. The group rides will be on nearby streets.
• Getting there: The class location is in the parking lot directly next to the VTA Berryessa Transit Center. If it rains, we will move the class to the covered parking garage. If you drive, parking is $3.
• Bring a well-maintained functional bicycle (no fixies or e-motos) and helmet, plus water, sunscreen, and money for lunch (or a packed lunch).

This class is provided to the public for free with funding from 2016 Measure B courtesy of VTA.

Join fellow bicyclists in paving the way for safer streets and a sustainable and healthier future by All donations are tax-deductible and any donation gives you an annual SVBC membership. EIN: 77-0338658

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Check In, Introductions, Handling Skills, and Emergency Maneuvers
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Handling Skills & Emergency Maneuvers, continued
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Group Road Ride, Practice, and Review
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Optional Written Exam and Review (for LCI candidates)