Bicycle: Cycling Commuter Safety and Traffic Skills

BIC002: Cycling Commuter Safety and Traffic Skills

This course is comprised of the League of American Bicyclist safety practices and supports the Bicycle Commuter Act.

Learn smart cycling skills to enrich your ride. The New cycling courses offer techniques for commuting by bicycle. Build greater confidence in maneuvering safely and legally in traffic, on trails, roads, paths, and in groups. Course will cover instruction on bicycle selection and fit, bike handing, efficient pedaling, breakdown repairs, and equipment use and care, and much more.

Courses are comprised of both classroom time and on road practice time with a supervised group ride through local neighborhoods for certain courses. Participants must bring their own bike, helmet, and water. Participants will be required to sign liability waivers.

MC's Bicycle Safety Progam is geared up for Summer! See Bike Safety flyer for more information

Get Ready for Bike-Share and Start Cycling Smart in Traffic to Work or School!

Thanks to a $1.3 million grant, Montgomery County and the City of Rockville will establish a bike-sharing pilot program to bring 200 bicycles and 20 stations to the Rockville and Shady Grove areas! Check out our new training classes in Bicycle use and safety for beginners and advanced riders.

See Bicycle Safety Class Schedule for schedule/cost information.

Page last updated March 19, 2012