FRYEBURG – Three bicycle safety and education courses will be offered in conjunction with the Maine Bike Rally and League of American Bicyclists’ National Rally on Friday to Sunday, July 11 to 13.
A Bike Ed Road 1 course will be held on Tuesday, July 8, and again on Friday, July 11. Both courses will meet from 8 a. m. to 5 p.m. Recommended for adults and children above age 14, the course gives a full understanding of vehicular cycling. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. The cost of $50 includes a student manual.
A league cycling instructor training course, the highest level of bicycle safety certification, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, from 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who successfully complete the course will be certified to teach bike ed classes to children and adults. Bike Ed Road I is a prerequisite. The course costs $200, and some scholarships are available.
To register, e-mail info@ BikeMaine.org or call 623-4511.
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