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.