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Adult Learn to Ride 1

CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 1 is a course for adults who cannot ride a bike. You will learn to balance, start, stop and turn. 1 - 2 persons per course. 3 hours.

Course objective:

Adults who have never ridden a bicycle learn how to ride a bicycle.

Course outline:

  1. Introductions and registration.
  2. Helmet and bike fundamentals:
    • Helmet information and fit.
    • How a bike works: power transmission, steering, brakes and gears.
    • Bike fit.
    • Bike check - ABC Quick Check.
  3. Learn to ride (including rest break):
    • Coast and balance.
    • Pedal and steer.
    • Go and stop.
  4. Concurrent topics (during Learn to Ride session):
    • Bike safety equipment.
    • Clothing and carrying things.
    • Bike types and uses.
    • Bike parts.
    • Bike security.
  5. Next steps:
    • Practice tips.
    • CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2 and the CAN-BIKE program.
  6. Recap:
    • Questions.
    • Debrief.
    • Course evaluation.

 

 
CAN-BIKE Courses
Children's courses

Kids CAN-BIKE Course

Kids CAN-BIKE Festival
Beginner adult courses
CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 1
CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2
CAN-BIKE Introduction to Cycling Skills
More advanced adult courses
CAN-BIKE 1
CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women
CAN-BIKE Rural Cycling
CAN-BIKE Commuter Traffic Skills
Advanced Adult Courses
CAN-BIKE 2
CAN-BIKE Bicycle Touring Skills 1 and 2
CAN-BIKE Designing, Leading and Organizing Bicycle Tours
Instructor Training
CAN-BIKE Instructor Workshop
Kids CAN-BIKE Instructor Seminar