The members of CAB are committed to providing top notch bicycle education to all members of the community. CAB currently offers several riding courses for all ages and genders. All of our instructors are certified and insured by the League of American Bicyclists. CAB offers the following courses. Please keep an eye on this site for scheduling information.

Smart Cycling Series

Traffic Skills 101

This course is designed to gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age 14, this fast-paced, 9-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. This course is also required for those wishing to become an instructor themselves.

Traffic Skills 202

This course is for advanced students with an understanding of vehicular cycling principles, this 12-hour course includes fitness and physiology, training for longer rides, advanced mechanics, paceline skills, advanced traffic negotiation, foul weather riding and night riding. This is the perfect course for those who are new to group riding or experienced group riders that want to learn more.

Commuting

Cyclists who wish to explore the possibility of commuting to work or school by bike. This 3-hour follow-up to Traffic Skills 101. This course covers topics including route selection, bicycle choice, dealing with cargo and clothing, bike parking, lighting, reflection, and foul weather riding.

Kids I

This course is for parents (1 hour) or parents with their children (3 hours). Our instructors explain how to teach a child to ride a bike, how to perform a bicycle safety check, and helmet fitting and bike sizing.

Kids II

This 7-hour class for 5th and 6th graders covers the same topics as Traffic Skills 101, including on-bike skills as well as choosing safe routes for riding. This course is typically taught in 1-hour sessions.

Motorist Education

A 3-hour classroom session, this course can be easily added to a driver's education curriculum, such as diversion training for reckless drivers or a course designed for local bus drivers. Directed toward motorists in general, topics covered include roadway positioning of cyclists, traffic and hand signals, principles of right-of-way and left and right turn problems.