Nothing could be more self-reliant and sustainable than getting around by bike, but it’s easy to be intimidated when you’re just getting started. This course is the perfect introduction for people interested in using their bicycles on the road more regularly for transportation. It will consist of a bicycle safety/skills course taught by a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor and a commuter oriented maintenance course taught by a professional bike mechanic.
The class will be very hands on, as participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycles in order to practice the lessons taught in the course (bike handling skills and drills, changing a flat tire, etc.) You’ll also become proficient in adjusting brakes, cleaning and lubricating chains and identifying bicycle repair issues in order to keep your bike working optimally between professional tune ups. It will also help you increase the longevity of your bike’s components in order to stay safe and save money.
**Stick around after class for the Ponce City Market Food Truck Fest!**
Find out more about The Homestead Atlanta and register for this course at: http://thehomesteadatl.com/classes/bike-maintenance-and-safety-with-abc/
About the Instructor:
Keisa is a League of American Bicyclist Certified Instructor and has commuted in Atlanta by bike for the past seven years. Adam is a bike mechanic at Outback Bikes as well as a volunteer at Sopo Bicycle Co-op and a regular bike commuter.
The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is your voice for better biking, striving to create a healthier, more sustainable Atlanta by making it safer, easier and more attractive to bicycle for fun, fitness and transportation. They believe bicycling helps everyone, not just those who ride, by creating a higher overall quality of life through improved public health, cleaner air, less congestion, and stronger communities.
Location & Time:
Sunday September 29, 10:00-2:00
Ponce City Market Shed on the Beltline
Find out more about The Homestead Atlanta and register for this course at: http://thehomesteadatl.com/classes/bike-maintenance-and-safety-with-abc/