Cycling is 20 times more likely to lengthen life than shorten it, and cycling is safer than many sports and common activities. Cyclists live some 7 years longer than people who do not cycle, and during that time they lead much healthier lives, with fewer illnesses and less time off work. With better guidance and encouragement on how to cycle well, through the development of appropriate skills, not only could more people cycle more widely, but cycling might enjoy a higher status as a practical means of transport that people aspire to adopt for themselves. The Driver's Handbook needs to include information about how motorists should interact with cyclists who are acting as vehicle operators and how to interact with cyclists who are not. The materials, consisting of a handout pamplet and a 12-minute VHS video tape, were written by an Officer, a Trooper and a bike program director.
Maintenance classes Some of the local area bike shops offer education to the public.
All are about bicycle maintenance. None of the shops I requested information from responded by the deadline for this presentation, so you'll need to contact the shops directly for further information. Training for Roadway bicycling The purpose of the Bike Ed course is to teach people how to cycle with confidence and enjoyment in reasonable safety. Almost everything that a bicyclist needs to know to use his bicycle on roadways is covered. EC starts with the selection and care of the bicycle.