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Bicycle Commuting Workshop

Date: July 26, 2008
Instructor: Tom Ezell
Location: Tanglewood Shopping Center (south side), 7509 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72207

Description: Do high gas prices have you thinking about commuting by bicycle, but you don't know where to turn for advice and tips? In cooperation with the Community Bicyclist bike shop, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA) will offer the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Commuting Workshop on Saturday evening, July 26th, 2008. This class is for adult cyclists who have recently started, or who are thinking about, commuting to work or school, or simply running errands around your community by bike. This three-hour follow-up to Road I covers topics including bicycle choice, dealing with cargo and clothing, route planning and selection, bike parking, lighting, and bad weather riding such as extreme heat, cold and rain, and night riding. The course will include an optional night ride to familiarize students with riding during the hours of darkness, and the use and effectiveness of bike head and tail lights and reflective gear. Location: The Community Bicyclist, Tanglewood Shopping Center, 7509 Cantrell Road (intersection of Cantrell Road and Mississippi Avenue, on the south (back) side of the shopping center), Little Rock, Arkansas 72207. Meet on Saturday evening, July 26, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The optional night riding demonstration will take place after twilight that evening. Students who wish to take part in the night ride should bring a functional bicycle, bicycle helmet, and their bike lights (white headlight, and red tail light or reflector). Participation is by pre-registration only, so that we can have sufficient handouts and class material available for everyone. You will get more out of this class if you have previously completed the Road I basic bicycling class, since that course includes the fundamentals of traffic safety and hazard avoidance. The Community Bicyclist bike shop is our host for this class, which will not only be a great and convenient location, but also a good chance to show off their facilities and what they can do for the local cycling community.

To register for this course, contact:

Tom Ezell
Phone: (501) 912-1047
Contact Email: tomezell@aristotle.net
Website: http://pscyclepath.blogspot.com

Signup required in advance? Yes
Special signup instructions: Contact Tom at (501) 912-1047, or by e-mail at tomezell@aristotle.net to reserve a spot in the class.

Equipment required: Those taking part in the optional night ride demo should bring a functional bike, helmet, and bike head and tail lights