UPDATE July 1, 2010 – Due to ongoing city budget deficits, Bike Skills Classes are no longer offered on a regular basis. If funding becomes available in the future to resume these classes, we will contact individuals who have requested information. If you’d like to be contacted in this event, send a request to bike.ped@sanjoseca.gov
The
City of San Jose offers free Bicycling Skills Classes approximately
four times per year. Courses are designed for adults
(and teenagers accompanied by an adult) who want to improve
their bicycling skills and knowledge.
Participants must already know
how to ride a bicycle. Topics covered include:
Traffic laws and how they apply to bicyclists.
Basic skills such as signaling, changing lanes, merging,
riding at night.
How to take a bike on public transit.
What to look for when buying a bike.
Selecting a route to ride.
Fixing a flat tire and other basic bike repairs.
San
Jose’s free Bicycling Skills Classes are based on the
Road 1 course from the League of American Bicyclists “BikeEd” program.
To request email notice when the next class date is set, email bike.ped@sanjoseca.gov with an email message to that effect
To learn more or register see the following forms:
Department of Transportation
200 East Santa Clara Street, 8th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113
tel. (408) 535-3850 fax (408) 292-6090
The City of San Jose is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
