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[Fitnhealthy]

Note: This is in Adelaide SA, sorry I forgot to include in the title

I have just registered for this free workshop on how to cycle in the city...I am completley new at cycling (I haven't ridden a bike in years) and road rules so this will be good overall for me. They mentioned that there are still spots free if anyone else is interested on attending this Saturday. Also if you don't have a bike they seem to have a few bikes and helmets that people can lend.

You need to register on this site http://www.bikesa.as....php?section=80

I have just copied the info about the workshop from the website. I actually have the course outline just PM me if you would like a copy...

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The next Cycling Adelaide workshop will be held on Saturday 19 July 2008.

To register and for more information email office@bikesa.asn.au or call 08 8232 2644

About Cycling Adelaide
Cycling Adelaide is an exciting new partnership with TravelSmart and the Adelaide City Council, aimed at encouraging and supporting Adelaide CBD workers to cycle to and from work. It seeks to find solutions to common barriers that often stop people from considering cycling e.g. Lack of skills and confidence to negotiate busy city traffic, inclement weather and easy access to secure bicycle parking.

What do participants get?
Participate in the Cycling Adelaide Program and you will receive:

Free CycleSafe workshops - theory and practical ride
Cycling Adelaide newsletters
An offer for discounted Bicycle SA membership
Ongoing support from the cycling community and
Fun social rides
Free CycleSafe Workshops
The workshops are a combination of theory and practical sessions and cover:

Bike fit and how to do your own bicycle safety check
Safe methods to negotiate common traffic situations e.g. turning right, roundabouts
Practical advice on equipment, clothing and planning safe routes
Basic bike handling
Road rules specific to cycling
Tips on how to avoid 'helmet hair' and other grooming advice
Practical sessions through scenic city streets
Workshop times and locations
Saturdays: 1x 6 hour session at Bicycle SA, 46 Hurtle Square, Adelaide - workshops are running from October 2007 to July 2008
The next workshop will be held on Saturday 19 July 2008

TO REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON THIS FREE PROGRAM CLICK HERE

Edited by wobbly man, 15 July 2008 - 03:22 PM.

[sunny1]

Do you know how frequently they run these sessions?

[Fitnhealthy]

sunny1, on Jul 15 2008, 03:47 PM, said:

Do you know how frequently they run these sessions?

No I don't sorry, maybe one a month or every 2 months...If you send them through an email I am sure they will be able to answer for you. They seem very friendly!

[Fitnhealthy]

I forgot to update this, but last Saturday I went to the course and just wanted to provide a report to any Adelaide CR's thinking about this course.

I thouroughly enjoyed this course and found it a huge benefit. Before the course I knew hot to hop on the bike and pedal and that was about it. After the course I now know the rules of riding on the road, how to take the wheels off, repairing punctures, replacing tubes, pulling out the brake lines etc and feel so much more confident in riding now I know how mybike works. It doesn't mean I won't struggle the first time I try, but at least I have the basics behind it.

I found the small group very friendly and the instructor was more then happy to answer any of the silly and basic questions that I had.

If you know nothing about bikes and want to ride to work or even just want to know more about bikes this would be a great course and it is free.

They also have other courses that have a charge that I am considering the main one is a bike maintenace course that they run. Check out there website... http://www.bikesa.asn.au/

By the way I don't work for them or anyway associated with Bike SA, but I have always had a fear of riding by myself as I never knew what to do if something happened like a puncture...Now I feel better equipped and have overcome another fear...

I look forward to riding to work hopefully one day this week...