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CyclingSavvy Train Your Bike

When:
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM
Where:
At the Walgreens at 9700 Argyle Forest Blvd •If coming from Blanding, turn left onto Merchant’s way
8398 Merchant's Way
Jacksonville, FL  32222
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Jeff Hohlstein
9042918664 (p)
Category:
FBA CyclingSavvy Courses
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class. Your bike should be in good mechanical condition, including brakes and dereilleurs. Please bring a spare tube and equipment for inflating a tire (in case of a flat tire during class)

Conducted in a parking lot, this is a set of on-bike drills designed to increase control and comfort: By the end of the session the bikes will be a lot smarter and their owners will be their masters. Skills include:

  • Start/Stop, Power Pedal and Balance Stop
  • Snail Race, Slow-speed Balance
  • Drag-race, Gears & Acceleration
  • Ride straight, one-handed
  • Shoulder Sheck & Looking Back Safely
  • Object-avoudance Handling
  • Turning: Slow-speed Tight Turns; High-speed Cornering; Emergency Snap-turn
  • Emergency braking (without going over the handlebars)
Registration: While not required for NFBC, registration is required with Florida Bicycle Association. Sign up here for CyclingSavvy or Email Jeff Hohlstein at Jeff@floridabicycle.org or call him at the above phone number, to sign up.

Cost: $30 is for this individual session, or you may sign up for the three-course package for $75 ($15 package purchase savings)