Ride Ready Traffic Safety Course

March 11, 2023 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A Smart Cycling On Bike class.

Ride Ready 2023!!!
The City of Ventura, BikeVentura, and Trek Ventura are offering a free-to-the-public bike safety training.
This one-day (4 hour) skill course is your chance to learn safety, maintenance, road lane positioning, and bike handling. Our skilled instructors, certified by the League of American Bicyclists, will help you gain greater confidence and have more fun on all your bike rides.
This class is for adults, who can ride a bike, or adult-accompanied children. The program includes classroom session, then outdoor on-bike skills training, and a group ride on carefully selected city streets.
Even the most experienced bicyclists are going to learn important skills, such as:
●     Proper Bike and Helmet Fit
●     Riding safely, visibly and predictably with traffic
●     Communicating with car drivers
●     Your rights and responsibilities on the road
●     Emergency Maneuvers
●     Across-Town Route Selection
●     What to bring on every ride
●     Fix a flat, maintain your bike and more!
By successfully completing this course Trek will give each participant a chance to win a new Trek bicycle, a $20 store coupon, and $50 off a bike tune-up.
During the class, Trek will provide a free safety check to make sure your bike is shifting smoothly and the brakes work properly. In addition, enjoy coffee, snacks and excellent safety training by professional instructors.
A working bicycle and helmet are required. If you have questions? Please contact larry@bikeventura.org
Sign up today!  Register before January 11 and receive a free Trek water battle.
Link to register - https://bikeventura.org/events/