Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Presents Smart Cycling

May 6, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

A Smart Cycling Group Riding class.

BCP Smart Cycling Course will be led by George Yarnell, a League Certified Instructor.

The emphasis of this course will discuss bike safety, basic A-B-C’s of biking.  There will be instructions of rules of the road, rights and legal responsibilities, bike handling skills for navigating road hazards, and participating in a guided ride through the city. The Morning session will be classroom discussions. The afternoon will be a ride of about 15-18 miles through Fairmount Park and beyond to practice essenstial biking skills and navigating through traffic.
The Smart Cycling Manual and Quick Guide will be distributed to the attendees. Coffee and tea will be available before the starting time and lunch will be available before we start the afternoon biking.
Your bike should be in good working order to allow us to practice essential biking skills and ride in traffic on roads. The rain date for Saturday’s biking requirement will be on Sunday May 7th, 2023 at 8:30AM

Please bring extra-tube and tools to repair a flat, sunscreen, water, and proper dress for weather conditions. A pen and notebook will help with taking notes.  A helmet is required for all biking activities.

Limited to 10 Philadelphia Bike Club Members.            Cost: $60 Ask about group pricing

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