Oceanside CA— The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division will be offering a free Bicycle Traffic Skills Course once per month in 2015. This class is designed for people who enjoy bicycling for recreation or for those who commute to work on a bike. The class is led by the League Of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors.
The class meets twice, offering riders a classroom session and a practical road session. The classroom session meets from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The road session times and days are listed below. All classes meet at the Oceanside Library Community Rooms, located 330 North Coast Highway.
While classes are free, pre-registration is necessary.
Instruction includes
proper bike & helmet fit
safety tips for riding in traffic
techniques for navigating road hazards
emergency maneuvers
using public transit as a cyclist
your legal rights & responsibilities
Also get hands-on instruction in:
flat tire repair secrets
adjustments
minor repairs
quick fixes
Sandwiches will be provided at evening classes. 1/2 watt rear lights provided for graduates.
2015 Class Schedule
Classroom Fridays (6PM – 9PM)
Road class on Saturdays
January 9th
January 17th, 9am -3 :30pm
February 20th
February 28th, 9am -3:30pm
March 20th
March 28th, 9am -3:30pm
April 20th
April 25th, 8am -2:30pm
May 8th
May 16th, 8am -2:30pm
June 19th
June 27th, 8am -2:30pm
July 17th
July 25th, 8am -2:30pm
August 14th
August 22nd, 8am -2:30pm
September 18th
September 26th, 8am -2:30pm
October 16th
October 24th, 8am -2:30pm
November 13th
November 21st, 8am -2:30pm
To register, please visit www.oceansiderec.com, click on click on “register now!”, type in activity “bicycle”. Additional option to register at www.sdcbc.org
This class is designed for ages 16 and up. For additional questions about Oceanside Parks and Recreation programs go to www.oceansiderec.com or call (760) 435-5041.