MCBC BICYCLE WORKSHOPS – APRIL 2007

Bicycle Commuting 101, Road I, and How to Ride with Youth

• Want to try cycling to work during National Bike Month?
• Want your kids to learn to ride safely and independently?
• Want to leave your car at home and save money while getting exercise?

Let one of MCBC’s bicycling workshops steer you down the bike lane with confidence!

Bicycle Commuting 101

Thursday, April 26, 6-8 PM
Marin General Hospital, Tamalpais Room, 250 Bon Air Rd. in Greenbrae
Taught by Frances Barbour

Get ready for Bike to Work Day on May 17, 2007, and for warm-weather bicycle commuting. This adult-oriented workshop will help those who want to use a bike for local errands, commuting, or cycling with children to school. Learn about safety, visibility, route planning, appropriate clothing and simple bike accessories – all to make your commute rides more enjoyable. Workshop occurs entirely indoors. Ages 15 to adult. Cost is $20 per person. Class size is limited to 25.

“Customized Workshop” option: Can’t make the April 26 workshop? Organize a group of eight people to have a workshop for you and your friends. We'll work with you to pick a place, date and time that accommodates all your participants. Cost is $20 per person.

To set up a workshop, contact Jo Ann Richards at 415-456-3469 x7# or joann@marinbike.org.

How to Ride With Youth

Saturday, April 28, 9 AM to 12 noon
Parking lot just east of Fairfax Post Office
Taught by Frances Barbour

Provide your children with independence, health, and freedom by showing them how to use their bikes in traffic—or get a head-start in teaching them how to drive defensively. Spend three hours learning fun ways to teach your children to ride safely near traffic. Bring water, snacks, a bicycle, and helmet; dress for varying weather conditions. Workshop is held entirely outdoors. Ages 9 to adult. Cost is $10 per person or $20 per family (up to 2 adults/2 children).

Road I

Cancelled as of 4/16/07. Watch for the August class.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Registration is being handled by three departments:

• San Anselmo Recreation Department ($4 fee added to each class) - call 415-258-4640.
• Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department ($7 to $10 fees added for non-residents) - call 415-289-4152, or click on the following links: Road I; Bicycle Commuting 101; How to Ride with Youth.
• Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Department – call 415-435-4355, or click here for the registration page.

For more information about the workshops, contact Jo Ann Richards at MCBC, 456-3469 x 7# or joann@marinbike.org.