The morning workshop, from 9 a.m. - noon, will focus attention on the basics of bicycling. The afternoon workshop, from 1 - 5 p.m., will teach intermediate cycling activities.
Registration is required for either session.
In the Biking Basics workshop, Park Ranger Wendy Parrett mixes instruction with a leisurely 13-mile ride along the Towpath Trail. Topics include making bicycling more comfortable, finding the appropriate type of bike, ensuring a properly fitting helmet, and bicycle safety. Participants should bring a bike, a helmet, a snack, and perhaps money to rent a bicycle or for a snack stop. In the Intermediate Biking workshop, Ranger Parrett will lead the group on a moderately difficult ride to explore the Cuyahoga Valley. Techniques to help riders climb and descend hills will be shared and practiced as the group pedals on some of the lesser-traveled roads and trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.