1. BFK Safety Class Adult Advanced www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

2. Welcome Introductions Ice Breaker Purpose of Workshop Agenda www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

3. Agenda Bike & Accessories Pre-ride Safety Check Basic Rules of the Road Safe Riding Strategies Hands-on/Road Riding Component Thank you & Safe Cycling! www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

4. Bike & Accessories Choosing the right bike Types of Bikes www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

5. Bike & Accessories Parts of a bike www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

6. Bike & Accessories Bike size, fit and adjustments Helmets & Proper Fit Eyes, Ears, Mouth Other biking accessories Gloves, glasses, apparel, shoes, lights www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

7. ABC Quick Check Always check your bicycle before taking a ride! A – Air B – Brakes C – Cranks, chain & cassette Quick – Quick releases Check – ‘Check it over’ with a quick ride www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

8. Basic Rules of the Road Riding on the right Signaling Left Turn – extend left arm out Right Turn – upturned left arm Stop or slow – extend left arm down Follow traffic signs and signals Yielding Intersection positioning Night Riding www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

9. Intersection Positioning Position yourself in the rightmost lane in the direction you wish to travel. www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

10. Night Riding ½ hour before sunrise ½ hour after sunset MI Law requires: White front headlight Red rear reflector Pedal reflectors Wear bright & reflective clothing Add extra lights – red rear light, helmet lights, or on backpack www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

11. Safe Riding Strategies Managing Intersections Cadence, gears and shifting Nutrition and hydration Sidewalk, bike paths, bike lanes Driving around cyclists Hazards (dogs, leaves, potholes, …) Riding in groups www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

12. Basic Bike Maintenance Changing a flat tire 1.Open brake 2.Remove Wheel 3.Remove the tire & tube 4.Inspect the tire 5.Install the tube & tire 6.Inflate & seat the tire www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

13. Road Component ABC Quick Check Drills Starting/stopping Riding straight Hand signals Road ride Group riding Rules of the road Safe riding Managing intersections www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

14. Presentation Resources “Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101” by League of American Bicyclists “What Every Michigan Bicyclists Must Know” by League of Michigan Bicyclists www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org

15. Thank you & Safe Cycling! Survey Join: League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Kalamazoo Bicycle Club (KBC) League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) Contact Info: [Name] [Email] www.BicycleFriendlyKalamazoo.org Course materials created and designed by Renee Mitchell and Ethan Alexander.