Do you like bike riding but want to improve your skills and confidence?
Our Intermediate Cycling Skills course runs for two days over the weekend between 10am and 4.30pm. For dates of other click here.
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Course description
The course was designed by Rowan Burns in conjunction with Bicycle Tasmania and is based on Vehicular Cycling Principles. It is designed for people who have some riding experience but wish to expand their horizons to improve their riding technique, overcome comfort problems, and handle traffic conditions on roads.
This course consists of 12 hours of training divided into two six-hour sessions. Successful participants in the Intermediate Skills Course should be able to:
· Use gears and efficient pedaling technique to get up hills · Improve braking proficiency going downhill · Develop techniques for riding on roads confidently and competently · Adjust the bike for a more comfortable riding position · Carry out basic roadside repair, including fixing punctures · Learn tips for healthy and safe riding · Participate in commuting and touring activities. · Increase knowledge of road rules related to cycling
Cost $125 ($90 concession) Testimonials from past participants o Thank you. I got a lot out of it and I've been cycling for a long time. Cathy o It exceeded expectations, and went into more depth than I expected – but that was what made it successful. I feel quite confident now – I just need to get lots of practice and experience. I know that my riding technique has improved. I will be starting to ride to work this week, maybe not the whole way the first time – but I will work my way up to doing the whole trip. Thank you very much for your patience and knowledge. I hope to meet you on the roads on two wheels! Diane o I really appreciated all the stuff on gears and actually taking the tyre off. Thank you for sharing your commitment and enthusiasm about riding - I found that inspiring and has helped re -enthuse me just as much as reflecting on the skills. Margie o I have been a casual cyclist on and off for about 30 years and enrolled to hopefully learn about the finer arts of cycling particularly the safety aspect and puncture repair. The class size (of nine) facilitated a lot of discussion which was great. Participants and instructors interacted in an open friendly manner. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. Scott o Because I effectively knew nothing about the modern bicycle, (having last been in the saddle 45 years ago!) I found all the theoretical content helpful and the practice drills excellent. The course was well balanced theory and practical. I would recommend the course to others --- and have already done so to a number of people. I am buying a new bicycle and am looking forward to riding to my work (3 kms one way) and on quiet roads. Gaylene
