Olympia Offers Urban Cycling Workshops

Well, there ya go -- a certain South Sound city is at it again, trying to educate riders and promote urban cycling (hooray!).

Wow, times have changed. It used to be that when we'd try to bring up the idea of cyclist safety education, that we'd get blank looks. I mean, whose job is it to help cyclists be safer when someone can ride when they are just three years old? Well, we might not have the perfect answer to that question yet (there are a lot of stakeholders, from parents to schools, etc.), but we our city is recognizing its role (the local bike club has long been involved, not surprisingly, though at times it has been in fits and starts). In this time of wacky budgets, I wouldn't portray this as a permanent effort the City can undertake. All the more reason to take advantage of it now. Spread the word to other folks. I would imagine that strong class enrollment would only help support continuing such programs in the future. And now a few words from Our Fair City on the classes:

Hello bicycle enthusiasts and future bicycle enthusiasts,

The City of Olympia and the Capital Bicycling Club are holding another round of Urban Cycling workshops to help you set the routine for fall commuting.

We are offering a new, condensed version of the original Urban Cycling course, called “Urban Cycling Basics.” See below for our new Fall schedule. Beginners and experienced riders welcome, recreational and transportation cyclists as well. To register, please contact me, Kerry Tarullo: 753-8575, TTY 753-8270, ktarullo@ci.olympia.wa.us. There is a $5 or $10 class fee, includes materials. Bike in good working order and helmet required.

Urban Cycling Basics $5

Option 1:  Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Option 2:  Saturday, October 3, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A shorter version of our Urban Cycling workshop, this class covers just the basics: bicycle traffic laws, negotiating with traffic, lane positioning, tools for the road, flat tire repair, and a group ride around Downtown Olympia. 

Urban Cycling $10

Friday, September 25, 5:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

This class covers everything from how to fit your bike and make adjustments to traffic laws and equipment & tools you’ll need for your ride. You will learn riding strategies and safety maneuvers and we will end the class with a group ride in Downtown Olympia. Friday evening classroom discussion, Saturday on-bike lesson and group ride.

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Olympians, Dust Off Your Photo Albums...

In celebration of Olympia's 150th birthday, OlyBikes is proud to host an exhibit of historic bike photos at the next Artswalk, on October 2, 2009 at 6PM. Furthermore, all citizens of Olympia can submit their own historical bike photos. Now, while Fall Artswalk is pretty advanced notice, you have to have your submissions in by September 15th, and time flies. So, don't delay, find your photo today, before the opportunity is history!

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