CyclingSavvy Dates in Bethlehem

By Scott S.

April 19, 2018

What is CyclingSavvy?

CyclingSavvy offers bicycle riders on any level, the tools to build their confidence and foster cooperation with other drivers on the road. Knowing not only the rules of traffic flow and practicing bike handling skills, but also building awareness to avoid common causes of crashes. What takes Cycling Savvy a step further is a communication skill set that avoids motorist frustration and instead creates positive interactions for bicycle riders.

Novice cyclists are encouraged to take this course to develop riding skills!
Experienced riders taking this course will learn to look at familiar situations in new ways to apply new strategies!
Everyone can enjoy the flow of cooperation for enjoyable bicycling!

CyclingSavvy is a three-part course:

Truth & Techniques of Traffic Cycling – Through guided discussion with video and animation, this session familiarizes students with bicycle-specific laws, traffic dynamics and problem-solving strategies. Students discover that bicycle drivers are equal road users, with the right and ability to control their space. (3 hours – classroom)

Train Your Bike – This session is conducted in a parking lot. It consists of a set of progressive drills designed to increase students’ control and comfort handling their bikes in various situations. (3 hours – parking lot)

Tour of Bethlehem -This session is an experiential tour on city streets. The course includes some of the most intimidating road features (intersections, interchanges, merges, etc.) a cyclist might find in his/her travels. The students travel as a group, stopping to survey and discuss each exercise location. After observing the feature, discussing the traffic dynamics and the best strategy for safe and easy passage, the students ride through individually and regroup at a nearby location. (3 hours – streets of Bethlehem)

Upcoming CyclingSavvy dates in Bethlehem, PA:

June 11-12-13, [three weekday (M-T-W) mornings (9am-12pm)]

July 16-17-18, [three weekday (M-T-W) mornings (9am-12pm)]

July 27-28, Friday evening (6-9pm) and Saturday (9am-4pm)

Registration recommended at least one week before class date.