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Novice will teach key skills targeting injury prevention and may introduce cyclists to riding on very quiet residential roads. 

Objective:

Participants will be introduced to skills essential to safe handling of the bicycle, reducing some of the risks associated with cycling.

Course outline:

  • Helmet and clothing check
  • Bike fit and check
  • Straight line riding
  • Signalling
  • Braking and stopping
  • Bike security
  • Introduction to riding for transportation (community ride)

Course structure:

  • Maximum 6 participants per instructor.
  • Minimum age 7 years (no exceptions). No maximum age: adults are encouraged to attend! 
  • All participants must be able to ride a bike without training wheels. (See ability assessment below.)
  • Participants must supply their own properly fitting bike in good working condition and current, certified bike helmet. 

A simplified version of Novice is available for community groups (ex: Scouts, Guides) and schools. This version can accommodate a larger number of participants but does not include any off-site ride. The regular Novice course can be customized to accommodate larger groups with a community ride as well.  

Participant pre-course skills evaluation

In order to attend this course, participants must have the following cycling abilities:

  • Start independently
  • Balance and pedal for at least 20m
  • Stop using the brakes on the bike (coaster or hand brakes are acceptable)
  • Turn left and right

We reserve the right to deny participation in the on-road portion of the course if participant does not have adequate abilities. No fee adjustment will be available.

Cost and length:

  • Course length: 2 hrs (including on-road portion)
  • $31.50 including GST per participant.
  • Download more information here.

Scheduled Dates:

  • Sat June 8, 1:30-3:30pm

Registration Process:

  1. Click on the date of the course to open the registration form.
  2. Complete the registration form.
    1. use Individual Registration if you want to register only a single person;
    2. use Group Registration if you want to register 2 or more people in the same course date/time. 
  3. Complete payment. 

Please be sure to read the Terms & Conditions before completing registration, as well as the detailed information emailed to you following registration. 

 

Questions? Email us!