RE: Upcoming Bicycling Classes

cyGraphics — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:08:32 GMT

Sounds like some good stuff JZC. With folks looking for many alternatives to driving I bet you have a nice turnout.

Upcoming Bicycling Classes

JZC — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:09:09 GMT

Please help spread the word about our August bicycling courses!

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Safe Cycling

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: TBA
Fee: FREE

Learn how to choose the right bike, decide where to ride, maintain your bike, and ride safely. Commuter Services of North Florida invites you to join us for a FREE 3-hour, hands-on course to learn the basics of safe bicycling. Pre-registration is required. Come prepared to ride. Bring your helmet and bike. Instructors certified by League of American Bicyclists.

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Bicycle Commuting Basics

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008, 6-9 PM
Location: TBA
Fee: FREE

Learn the tips and tricks to getting to work or running errands by bike. We'll discuss sharing the road, choosing the right bike, selecting the best route, handling cargo and clothing, and dealing with foul weather. Commuter Services of North Florida invites you to join us for a FREE 3-hour, hands-on course to learn the basics of bicycle commuting. Pre-registration is required. Come prepared to ride. Bring your helmet and bike. Instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists.

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Road I – The Basics of Vehicular Cycling and More

Date: Friday, August 15 (6-9 PM) & Saturday, August 15 (9 am - 4 pm)
Location: Florida State University Training Center , 493 Stadium Drive , Tallahassee , FL

Fee: FREE

This weekend course will give you the confidence you need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. Instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists. ************ ********* ********* ********* ********* *******

Questions? Contact Jennifer Carver, Phone: 888-454-RIDE( 7433), jcarver@fsu. edu

Registration forms available at www.commuterservice s.org.

Instructors certified by the League of American Bicyclists. For more information on the League’s BikeEd Programs, visit www.bikeleague. org.

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Jennifer Z. Carver, AICP
Transportation Planning Coordinator
Commuter Services of North Florida
the Marketing Institute
Florida State University - College of Business
821 Academic Way
P.O. Box 3061111
Tallahassee , FL 32306-1111
888-454-RIDE (7433)

(850) 644-6956 (direct)

(850) 644-6231 fax
jcarver@fsu. edu
http://tmi.cob. fsu.edu
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