Bike Smart Basics

BikeWalk Virginia has teamed with the VDH Division of Injury & Violence Prevention and the Virginia Department of Education to offer Bike Smart Basics, a 12-hour course developed for teachers and other group facilitators who want to begin building a platform for a program at their local school, recreation center, church or other organization. Participants will learn the fundamentals or bicycling in different environments. The course includes both classroom and outside on-the-bike instruction led by certified instructors.

The 12-hour Bike Smart Basics course is offered to organizations of ten or more and is eligible for continuing education credits through the Virginia Department of Education. Individuals must bring a bicycle in good working order and a bike helmet. All instructors are Bike Smart or LAB certified.

• Bike Basics - types and applications
• Handling and Shifting Basics
• Nuts and Bolts Maintenance
• Helmet and Gear
• Rules of the Road
• Group Riding Techniques
• Teaching Children
• Crash Avoidance
• On the bike skills

Bike Smart Basics Schedule for 2010

Regional trainings for Bike Smart Basics are being planned for Spring, Summer and Fall of 2010. If you are interested in hosting a regional training, participating in a Bike Smart Basics course, or learning more about the BikeSmart Virginia student curriculum, please contact BikeWalk Virginia.