Learn to ride safely and confidently in traffic, and to teach others do to the same, with these League of American Bicyclists’ courses being offered in Roanoke.
Any bicyclist, from rank beginners to experienced club cyclists and racers can benefit from Traffic Skills 101. Many aspects of bike safety are counterintuitive. Start off on the right foot or unlearn your bad habits, and be able to deal with any road or traffic situation safely and confidently.
Take it one step further, and become a League Certified Instructor. From the League’s website:
Becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certified to teach Smart Cycling is a great way to help cyclists in your community. Certified instructors can teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults. Help bring the joy of safe cycling to others. If you are an experienced cyclist and would like to teach others please consider taking the next step towards certification. Becoming a League member and taking Traffic Skills 101 are prerequisites for a certification seminar. Instructors are trained at seminars held periodically throughout the year.
Cyclists in southwest Virginia have also found this training helpful in being able to discuss bike safety issues with local governments.
The courses will be offered as follows:
Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101
Date: Thursday, March 10 & Saturday March 12, 2011
Instructor: Barbara Duerk
Location: Roanoke City Public Library – Main, CYCLOWARD
Fee: 35
The 9 hour vehicular cycling course provides cyclists the confidence needed to ride safely and legally in traffic. Thursday is from 6-9 pm. Saturday is a combination of parking lot and on road positioning drills. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills, parking lot drills, and crash avoidance techniques. A student manual is included in cost. This course offering is for cyclists wanting trainer certification. This fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.
To Register for this course, contact:
Barbara Duerk
Phone: 540-343-1616
Contact Email: barbgary@cox.net
Website: www.pointforwardcoaching.com/smartcycling.html
Signup required in advance?: Y
Special Signup Instructions: Thursday’s class is from 6-9 pm. No bike is necessary for Thursday. Saturday’s session is from 9 am – 4 pm+ This course offering is for experienced cyclists wanting trainer certification.
Equipment Required: Bike in good working condition, clothing appropriate for the weather, lunch and drink. Pin and pencil
Directions: Downtown Roanoke, Virginia From 581, take the Elm Avenue Exit. Turn right on Jefferson Street. Library is on the right.
LCI Certification Seminar
Date: Friday, April 08 through Sunday, April 10, 2011
Instructor: Barbara Duerk
Location: Roanoke City Public Library — Main
Fee: $200
The LCI training seminar is normally one evening and two full days. The registration fee is $200 and includes the League Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Cycling book, Enjoy the Ride DVD and Smart Cycling trainer materials. All registration information and payment MUST be received at least 30 days prior to the seminar. There must be a minimum of 10 instructor candidates in each seminar. REQUIRED:League of American bicyclist membership and successful completion of Traffic Skills 101. *Applicants, if authorized, can schedule a TS 101 class between application for seminar and seminar date.
To Register for this course, contact: Barbara Norris Duerk, local contact. Glen Harrison, instructor
Phone: 540-343-1616; c: 540-580-1621
Contact Email: barbgary@cox.net
Website: League of American Bicyclists website
Signup required in advance?: Y
Special Signup Instructions: DEADLINE for seminar registration is March 7th. All registration information and payment MUST be received at least 30 days prior to the seminar. There must be a minimum of 10 trainer candidates in each seminar. Required: League of American Bicyclists membership and successful completion of Traffic Skills 101. *Applicants, if authorized, can schedule a TS 101 class between application for seminar and seminar date. TS 101 is scheduled in Roanoke for March 10 and March 12. If you have a concern about completing a TS 101 class, please inquire before completing LAB registration for the seminar.
Equipment Required: Bike in good working order, clothing appropriate for the weather, favorite snacks and non-alcoholic drink for sharing, equipment for teaching assignment, and a desire to learn and share.
Directions: Roanoke City Public Library auditorium. From #581, take the Elm Ave exit toward the hospital. Turn right on Jefferson St. The Library is on the right. Use the Bullitt Street entrance. Parking is on street.
NOTE: The deadline to register for the LCI Seminar is March 7, which is before the TS 101 course will be conducted. With advance permission, you may register for the LCI Seminar in advance of having taken the TS 101 class, but you must satisfactorily complete the TS 101 course before attending the LCI Seminar.
There is also an open book pre-test that must be completed prior to the seminar. After you register for the seminar, these materials are sent to you in the month prior to the seminar.
Here are important dates in the month prior to the LCI Seminar:
- 30 days, March 9 — Go/no-go date, need 10-16 qualified* Candidates (League Coach (LC) emails assistant LCI)
- 21 days, March 20 — LAB send Candidate materials to Candidates (welcome Candidates email from LC)
- 14 days, March 25 — Candidates return tests to LC (LC emails Candidate teaching assignments, drill and ride instructions)
- 10 days, March 29 — LAB ship Seminar materials to site/Site Facilitator (final Candidate reminder email from LC)
- 0 days, April 8 — Seminar begins
Here is additional information about the LCI seminar:
- http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/instructors.php
- http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/lcistudyguide.php
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