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CAN-BIKE / OTHER COURSES OFFERED
The two main barriers in promoting safe cycling in Nova Scotia are the lack of infrastructure and education of all stake-holders. We are making great strides in the former and CAN-BIKE will certainly address the latter as it relates to the bicyclist.
While my core activities will center on delivering CAN-BIKE approved courses; I consider myself not unlike your local pizzeria. You can have the toppings you like and in the quantity you desire. I will give my best efforts to teach you how to ride a bike for the first time; provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to bring it to the next level and give you the confidence to ride in urban and rural roads in a safe manner. I can teach you about riding on trails, day and multiday touring, commuting, riding in a group, checking out your bike before your ride and a host of other bike related stuff, including bike fit, helmet fit, and light repairs including flat tires as well as basic maintenance. I can also make group presentations based on my CAN-BIKE training and many years experience.
CAN-BIKE - I refer you to the electronic brochure for the CAN-BIKE courses offered. As I mentioned above, I can adapt your presentation to your needs; all teachings will be under the CAN-BIKE basis of learning. Contact me for pricing.
CAN-BIKE Courses
- Kids CAN-BIKE Festival - a playground based event for children 8 to 13 years old; includes key bicycle handling skills necessary for safe riding; helmet fit, bike inspection - parents must be present to help their children develop safe habits and attitudes. Duration 2 to 3 hours, maximum 8 children per instructor.
- Kids CAN-BIKE Courses, same age group as above, but a full 10 hour advanced course covering rules of the road, the bicycle's place in traffic, safe equipment, bike handling skills, and on-road instruction. Maximum 5 children per instructor.
- Kids and Adult CAN-BIKE Learn to Ride 1 Course - I'll give my best effort to teach you how to ride your bike. We will focus on balance, starting and stopping, turning and pedaling. This is a 3 hour course. Maximum 2 students per session.
- Adult CAN-BIKE Learn to Ride 2 - same age group for folks knowing how to ride who are too unsteady to ride on street. You will learn to balance, start, stop, cadence, how to ride up hills / gearing for comfort, bike fit and inspection. One 3 hour session.
- Introduction to Cycling Skills - This is a full 8 hours, includes in- class and on-road instruction to help you gain the knowledge and skills as well as confidence to ride more often. Includes bicycle care and operation. 15 years of age and over
- ADULT CAN-BIKE 1 - Ages 15 and older. 15 hour in depth course for advanced cyclists, who want to use their bikes to ride on residential or urban streets, including commuting and recreational cycling. Learn to cycle with confidence. We will have class and on-road instruction covering traffic dynamics, riding techniques, detecting and avoiding hazards, skills drills, emergency techniques, as well as bicycle care. 15 hour session
- CAN-BIKE RURAL CYCLING COURSE - Similar to CAN-BIKE 1 with a rural emphasis; also includes touring and group riding.
- ADULT CAN-BIKE 11 - This is an advanced course in defensive cycling designed for commuters, and recreational cyclists who already ride in traffic. It covers riding skills, traffic dynamics, flat tire repair, ABC bicycle check, health and fitness, equipment and emergency maneuvers. Students must have riding experience. This course is a pre-requisite to taking a CAN-BIKE Instructors Course. In-class and on- road instruction, including an exam at the end to pass and receive certificate. 20 hours.
- CAN-BIKE FOR WOMEN / CAN-BIKE INSTRUCTORS COURSES ARE OFFERED ELSEWHERE.
Bob White
CAN-BIKE Instructor, Dartmouth, NS. |
