Smart Cycling for Recreation & Commuting » Customized Training Solutions

Program Description

Want to become a Bicycle Friendly Business? Want to encourage employee wellness and support the sustainability of the environment? This traffic skills course gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. However, the course can be offered on-demand based on your location and number of registrants.

The Smart Cycling curriculum is designed to develop confidence and competence of a bicycle rider. Participants will learn about choosing a bicycle, basic parts of a bike, essential equipment, as well as how to safely and comfortably ride your bike in various traffic conditions, terrain, and climates.

During the in-person component, participants will need to have a properly functioning bicycle and helmet. Students will participate in a 3-5 mile group ride and complete drills: starting/stopping, straight line/shifting, scanning, scan/signal/turn, quick stop, rock dodge, avoidance weave, and quick turn.

This course includes 10-hours of content with 4-hours of self-directed online learning and a full-day of in-person on-bike skills. The 4-hours of self-directed online learning will need to be completed prior to the in-person component.

Tentative Schedule

8:30 am – 9 am Check-in
9 am -10 am Introductions, Review of Online Learning
10 am -12 pm Parking Lot Drills
12 pm -12:45 pm Lunch (bring your own)
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Parking Lot Drills
1:45 pm – 2 pm Break
2 pm – 3:15 pm Group Ride
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Wrap-up
3:30 pm – 4 pm Optional Victory Lap, Extra Practice

Choose a couple of dates that work best for your organization and we will work to accommodate your schedule. Event can take place at your business and parking lot or Bemidji State University’s campus. Successful completion of this workshop will fulfill the prerequisite for the League Cycling Instructor Certification. Course led by local League Cycling Instructors. Smart Cycling Manual included.