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confidently fix high-pressure flats using my “One Tool Only Once” method
get traffic to see and respect you - period
end your ride with happy hands, back and behind
take regular, safe rides with family and friends
Note: if you want BIKEmpowered on a particular date or location, I can often bring what you want to you with some calendar negotiating. To arrange an event or class for your school, workplace, neighborhood party, click here.
I’ve coached thousands of youth, women and men from all backgrounds for nearly 30 years. To see my full bio, click here.
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Title: Super Safe Cyclist
Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
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Description: In 3 hours this class gives both repair and riding skills. Learn how to: check your bike to spot and mechanical needs, get comfortable on your bike, fix a flat using ‘one tool once’, adjust minor brake and gearing needs. Riding, learn how to: make drivers to see and obey you, spot hazards and avoid them, corner one-handed, shift and brake with confidence, do emergency stops. Includes evaluation and homework sheets and detailed pdf file. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/super-safe-cyclists/
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-06-09
End Time: 21:00
Title: Crash Free Forever Rodeo
Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
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Description: Learn how to feel 100% confident on every ride. In 3 hours learn how to: be firm yet friendly with drivers, avoid hazards, handle your bike on all types of road conditions and situations. Get: comfortable on your bike and conquer your hurdles! 3 hours. Kids $24 / adults $35. Either for adults only or family-based. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/crash-free-forever-rodeo/
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-07-08
End Time: 21:00
Title: LifeCycling Class
Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
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Description: Go from \’wish I was\’ to \’I am\’ a cyclist. This 8-hour intensive embeds the motivation and skills you need to gently put cycling into your life. Motivation, goals, trip planning, handling skills and roadside simple repairs, including flats. Detailed pdf instructions, evaluation sheets, homework, pre/post support. Cost; $90. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/lifecycling-class/.
Start Time: 9:00
Date: 2009-07-11
End Time: 17:00
Title: Crash Free Forever Rodeo
Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
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Description: Learn how to feel 100% confident on every ride. In 3 hours learn how to: be firm yet friendly with drivers, avoid hazards, handle your bike on all types of road conditions and situations. Get: comfortable on your bike and conquer your hurdles! 3 hours. Kids $24 / adults $35. Either for adults only or family-based. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/crash-free-forever-rodeo/
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-06-23
End Time: 21:00
Title: Advanced Summer Bike Camp
Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
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Description: For ages 15 and up. As above plus wheel truing, bearing adjustment, rides of between 10 to 35 miles. Develop drafting, cornering, and climbing techniques. To enroll return a filled BIKEmpowered Camp form at least 14 days prior to the start date. Monday through Thursday 9 to 3 pm. $200.
Start Date: 2009-07-20
Start Time: 9:00
End Date: 2009-07-23
End Time: 15:00
Title: Tweeners - Summer Bike Camp
Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
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Description: For ages 12-14 who have had some experience cycling. Learn to fix flats, adjust brakes and gears, spot future repair needs, hone handling and group riding skills, take rides of 4-14 miles long with some hills, treasure hunt rides to fun and educational destinations. To enroll return a filled BIKEmpowered Camp form at least 14 days prior to the start date. Monday through Thursday 9 to 3. Cost: $200
Start Date: 2009-07-13
Start Time: 9:00
End Date: 2009-07-16
End Time: 15:00
Title: Easy Riders Summer Bike Camp
Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
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Description: For ages 8-11 who are just getting into cycling. Lots of bike-related games, basic bike repair, handling skills games and basic on-the-road experience. Monday through Thursday 9 to 2. To enroll return a filled BIKEmpowered Camp form at least 14 days prior to the start date. Cost: $160
Start Date: 2009-06-22
Start Time: 9:00
End Date: 2009-06-25
End Time: 14:00
Title: Crash Free Forever Rodeo
Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
Link out: Click here
Description: Learn how to feel 100% confident on every ride. In 3 hours learn how to: be firm yet friendly with drivers, avoid hazards, handle your bike on all types of road conditions and situations. Get: comfortable on your bike and conquer your hurdles! 3 hours. Kids $24 / adults $35. Either for adults only or family-based. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/crash-free-forever-rodeo/
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-06-26
End Time: 21:00
Title: Basic Repair
Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
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Description: In 3-hours learn how to: check your bike’s mechanical safety, easily fix flats (with one tool once), adjust gears and brakes, make your ride more comfortable and efficient. I demo how to replace your chain and true your wheels. Includes detailed 6 page pdf. Cost: $40. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/adult-basic-bike-repair/
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-06-24
End Time: 21:00
Title: Basic Repair
Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
Link out: Click here
Description: In 3-hours learn how to: check your bike’s mechanical safety, easily fix flats (with one tool once), adjust gears and brakes, make your ride more comfortable and efficient. I demo how to replace your chain and true your wheels. Includes detailed 6 page pdf. Cost: $40. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/adult-basic-bike-repair/
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-06-17
End Time: 21:00
