GEARs, the Greater Eugene Area Riders, partners with the City of Eugene and Eugene Safe Routes to School to offer classes for all bike riders from beginner to advanced. You’ll learn how to bicycle effectively and safely as a vehicle on the road.

“As bicyclists in the Eugene area, riders need to know how to go safely and responsibly—the same as the drivers of other vehicles. When we do, we can have confidence sharing the road.” says Paul Adkins, one of several League Certified Instructors in the Eugene Area.

The classes follow the curriculum of the League of American Bicyclists and include training on how to ride safely and legally in traffic or on paths. Skills like emergency safety maneuvers to avoid crashes, traffic skills, and the laws governing bicycle riding are covered along with commute planning and basic bike mechanics.

2012 Confident Cycling Classes

Click the Register button to the right of each class to get enrolled.

class	date & time	location
Safe Cycling	Sat. January 28, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat. February 18, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, March 24, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, April 21, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Traffic Skills	Sun, April 22, 2012, 9am – 3pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, May 26, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, June 23, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Traffic Skills	Sun, Jun 24, 2012, 9am – 3pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, July 28, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Traffic Skills	Sun, July 29, 2012, 9am – 3pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, August 25, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, September 22, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Traffic Skills	Sun, September 23, 2012, 9am – 3pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, October 27, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, November 24, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker
Safe Cycling	Sat, December 15, 2012, 9am – 12pm	Whiteaker

Safe Cycling
This 3-hour class guides cyclists in the laws and rules of the road as well as informs on the most common crash scenarios. The course covers state laws as they pertain to bike riders, crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Adults and children above age fourteen are perfect for this packed, three-hour course. This curriculum is provided by the League of American Bicyclists and meets the City of Eugene’s Municipal Court requirements for bike traffic citation diversion. This class has a $10 materials fee.

Traffic Skills
This class, along with the Safe Cycling class, informs and covers the skills and techniques to give riders the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic and on the trails. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike riding skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, six-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling and is a great resource for cyclists from beginning to experienced. It is recommended that both the Safe Cycling and Traffic Skills
classes are taken together. Certification by the League of American Bicyclists is achieved upon the successful completion of these two courses. This
class also has a $10 materials fee*.

Traffic Skills for Families
Designed for parents & kids, this 3-hour class will guide bike riders in law, skills and technique to build awareness and confidence for riding on the streets. Topics covered include: how to perform a bicycle safety check, helmet fitting, bike sizing and basic traffic skills to be safe on your bike. Students may be divided into two groups, grades K-5 and 6-9 if needed. This is a 3 hour class in 1 part. Cost is just $5.

To register for any classes, see the schedule above.

* The cost of the classes is subsidized by GEARs, its partners, and its sponsors. The Traffic Skills and the Safe Cycling classes have a $10 materials fee, and the Family classes have a $5 materials fee.

Photo by: Jayce Giddens