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KCMBC SPIN! BikeSource NKC Parks Traffic Skills & New Rider Clinics 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 8/24, 9/14
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KCMBC SPIN! BikeSource NKC Parks Traffic Skills & New Rider Clinics 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 8/24, 9/14
Sharpen Your Skills.
Ride with More Confidence.
(And Tastier Pizza!)
New or new-ish to riding? Maybe you just want to sharpen your skills so you're a more confident, safer trail and road cyclist? Then you'll want to attend the KCMBC Traffic Skills & New Rider Clinics powered by SPIN! and BikeSource, June-August. Two additional clinics are being held in North Kansas City in August and September!
These clinics are taught by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors. The best part — aside from knowing you'll ride away with the knowledge you need to be safer on your bike — is that they're absolutely FREE! We only ask that you sign up so we know how many riders to expect. Here's a sampling of what you'll learn:
For solo riding:
Visibility - bright clothing, lighting, etc.
What's on you / your bike / your saddlebag: what to carry and why
ABC Quick Check
Mounting/Dismounting (leaning your bike vs. swinging your leg over)
Starting/Stopping (Power Push - why and how to!)
Who yields to whom?
Happy Trails to You: Verbal call-outs, blind corner approaches, slick and 4-legged hazards, speeds
How to ride safely and responsibly in heavy traffic
The importance of scanning & signaling
Lane changing and positioning — where in the lane should you be?
When to take the lane — and when not to!
Braking safely and emergency stops
Riding no more than two abreast: why?!
Physics of your body on the bike and how to use your body weight (or lean) to turn quickly, properly and avoid obstacles
Gearing for fun and ease
Tire inflation
Chain and brake maintenance
Crossing obstacles like railroad tracks and other road hazards
Traffic rules and their importance
And for group riding:
Proper distance to/from other riders - just say no to wheel overlap
What to do if you bump wheels
How to safely pass other riders
Why weaving is for macramé - holding your line
Braking properly (and giving verbal and hand signals for braking/stops, passing, holding, etc)
Calling out obstacles / traffic and other hazards
Safety in and around traffic, being vocal, eye contact with drivers, etc.
Traffic rules and their importance
You'll ride away with all of this knowledge and more.
You only need your bike (in good working order), your helmet and a willingness to learn. We will do individual skills and short group rides
each night of these clinics. No rider left behind, so no worries!
For the Spin Pizza location every rider also gets
$5 off a new KCMBC membership
using code SPIN05, plus you'll get a token for 20% off SPIN! following the clinic. Sweet.
Ages: 13 and Over (We will likely offer a children's clinic in the near future)
Dates:
First Mondays June-August, staging at 6:15pm, SPIN! Pizza, 6541 W 119th St, OP, KS;
August 24th and September 14th in North Kansas City, 300 W Armor Road, NKC, MO
Register Now
To sign up for your Traffic Skills / New Rider Clinic,
click here
or on the Register Now button at the top right of this page. You only need to pick one clinic, but feel free to attend as many as you like!
When:
Monday, June 1, 2015 to Monday, September 14, 2015
Where:
North Kansas City - Will stage in Parking Lot Behind Kelso's Pizza
300 W Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Additional Info:
Category:
Training
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Helmets required and make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Monday, August 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Cancellation Policy:
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Aug 24 KCMBC Traffic Skills / New Rider Clinic Powered By NKC Parks & Bikesource
Details:
Learn how to ride safely and confidently on trails and streets by attending these FREE clinics in North Kansas City! August 24th and September 14th in downtown NKC! NOTE THE CLINICS WILL STAGE AT 6:15PM AND START AT 6:30PM. Clinics will run, er, bike, about 2 hours!
When:
Monday, August 24, 2015, 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM
Where:
We will stage in parking lot behind Kelso's Pizza
300 W Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
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Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
No Fee
Sep 14 KCMBC Traffic Skills / New Rider Clinic Powered By NKC Parks & Bikesource
Details:
Learn how to ride safely and confidently on trails and streets by attending these FREE clinics in North Kansas City! August 24th and September 14th in downtown NKC! NOTE THE CLINICS WILL STAGE AT 6:15PM AND START AT 6:30PM. Clinics will run, er, bike, about 2 hours!
When:
Monday, September 14, 2015, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Where:
Parking Lot Behind Kelso's Pizza in Downtown North Kansas City
300 W Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
No Fee
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