Our Teachers
Judy Lindlauf, Kerry Tarullo, Sue Duffy,
Roni Chapman and League instructor Hal Ballard*
The Club is very lucky to have 3 Bicycle League of America certified trainers as members. Judy, Sue and Roni also play a big role in continuing the CBC’s beginner courses and commuter fairs.
If you have ideas or training requests, contact Sue Duffy at s...@dyfis.net or 360-918-8546.
Thanks to a grant received by the City of Olympia, CBC’s three certified trainers can team up with Kerry Tarullo, of the City of Olympia, to team-teach cycling courses in a variety of venues.
Courses are offered in the spring and summer through the City of Olympia, Parks and Recreation Dept Parks and Recreation program. The Club will be working
to offer classes in other towns and cities in 2010. Stay tuned for news
Class Offerings
Urban Cycling I
This class is great for beginner and more experienced riders, both recreational riders and commuters. Learn to interact positively and confidently with traffic, how to ride through intersections and negotiate with cars. Workshop covers bicycle traffic laws, lane positioning, riding strategies, basic equipment and maintenance and emergency maneuvers. Session includes discussions and on-bike practice of maneuvers. Take the first part for classroom session/discussion and some on bike training and take second one for a more intensive on bike lesson with parking lot drills and group road ride. Helmet and bike required. Includes materials. Based on League of American Bicyclist’s curriculum.
Classroom and on-bike.
Urban Cycling II
An extension of Urban Cycling 1, this class will include more on-bike lessons of safety maneuvers, and an on-road course which will allow each cyclist to practice traffic and riding strategies learned in class. Also on-bike practice of techniques for avoiding falls: emergency stops, rock dodges and quick turns. Helmet and bike in good working order are required. Class is based on League of American Bicyclist’s curriculum and includes curriculum and on-bike instruction.
Classroom and on-bike.
Women’s Urban Cycling I
This class is geared for women and taught by women. Learn how to use your bike to its full potential, ride on the road with traffic, change lanes, and get through intersections. Learn riding strategies and safety maneuvers for avoiding falls. This class is meant to empower women with the knowledge and skill to travel on their bike independently with confidence. Helmet and bike in good working order are required. Includes materials. Based on the League of American Bicyclists curriculum.
Classroom and on-bike.
Women’s Urban Cycling II
An extension of Urban Cycling I, this class includes more on-bike lessons of safety maneuvers, and an on-road course allowing each cyclist to practice traffic skills learned in class. Helmet and bike in good working order are required. Includes materials. Based on the League of American Bicyclists curriculum. Classroom and on-bike.
Need pre-requisite of Urban Cycling I to attend Urban Cycling II.
Youth Urban Cycling Ages 12-15
Whether your teens want to save the planet, get fit, save some cash, or get places independently, this Urban Cycling class will keep them safe while they have fun. The first part of each class is for discussion about road rules, safety, and practice in emergency maneuvering. The second part of class we will practice navigating intersections, roadways and changing lanes. We will also work on practical skills like quick stops, instant turns and rock dodges. Hel-met and bike in good working order are required. Includes materials. Based on the League of American Bicyclists curriculum.
Class-room and on-bike.
For questions about workshops in Olympia, please contact Instructor, Kerry Tarullo at 360-753-8575.
Class schedule and registration information can be found online at Olympia Parks and Recreation
or call 360-753-8380
