2022 New Rider Clinic Session 4: Baptist Health Eastpoint

Session 4 begins on Monday July 31st at 2:00PM EST.

Each Class Date:

1. July 31st - Bike basics - bike/helmet fit; traffic laws; ABC Quick Check.
2. August 7th - Gearing/shifting; lane positioning; parking lot drills.
3. August 14th - Five layers of safety; riding in groups; parking lot drills.
4. August 21st - Tools & basic repairs; tire changing.
5. August 28th - Nutrition/hydration/clothing; parking lot drills. Evaluations & Presentation of Tech T-shirt.

Classes begin at 2:00PM EST.

These classes are offered to the public at no charge (FREE!) thanks to our sponsors. There are 4 clinics to choose from in various communities around Kentuckiana, each with 5 classes.

Riders who complete all 5 classes of a New Rider Clinic will receive a free Louisville Bicycle Club tech t-shirt and a one-year membership in the Louisville Bicycle Club. You may attend as many times as spots are available, however the free tech t-shirt and membership are only given once.

How to Participate in the New Rider & Bike Handling Classes

Step 2: You MUST complete this online registration for one of our clinic locations. All clinics are limited to 35 registrants.

Each class includes the following:

• One hour of instruction by seasoned riders followed by practice on your bike.

• An easy, 5 to 10 mile “practice” ride with traffic, signals, stop signs, lights, busy roads, park roads, and subdivision streets.
• Class participants are split into smaller groups of similar ability with instructors in the front and rear of each group for the ride. Individual instruction/assistance is provided if needed.
• Rest stops if and when needed – no one gets dropped or left behind.
• Follow-up discussion and evaluation after the rides.
• Take-home educational material provided to all participants.

Each Clinic has 5 classes. Topics to be covered include:

1. Bike basics - bike/helmet fit; traffic laws; ABC Quick Check.
2. Gearing/shifting; lane positioning; parking lot drills.
3. Five layers of safety; riding in groups; parking lot drills.
4. Tools & basic repairs; tire changing.
5. Nutrition/hydration/clothing; parking lot drills. Evaluations & Presentation of Tech T-shirt.