DESCRIPTION

Do you want a quick overview of bike basics, rules of the road, and things to know to bike safely? The BEST Bicycling 101 class, presented by Metro, ActiveSGV, and Whittier Wellness Community / LA County Dept. of Public Health, is a 1-hour off-bike session (via Zoom) to help expand your overall bike knowledge and prepare you and your bike to be road-ready. Attendees are encouraged to participate from the comfort and safety of your own homes while we are all doing our part to practice social distancing and staying connected to one another. Once you are registered, we will be sending you information on how to join the class online.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required to guarantee a minimum number of participants. Register now to guarantee your spot!

Consider signing up for the other online classes in this series:

Biking Basics and Rules of the Road (Bike 1+2) - August 26

Bike Maintenance: Patching a Tire - September 2

Participants who complete a class feedback survey, will be mailed a FREE pre-loaded TAP card.

Who Should Sign-Up:

If you know how to ride a bike, but may be uncomfortable using a bike for everyday travel or recreation. This class covers bike safety basics with an engaging and interactive presentation.

What You’ll Learn:

• What I Need to Bike: Choosing a Bike / Helmet Fit / Lights / Locks
• Things to Know Before Hitting the Streets: ABC Quick Check / Route Planning / Bike Parking / Bike Infrastructure
• Biking on City Streets: Rules of the Road / Navigating Common Hazards / Bikes and Transit
• Bike Services / Events Offered by Metro

Metro's Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program currently offers bike classes at 4 different levels—Bicycling 101 and Bike 1, 2, & 3. The Bicycling 101 off-bike presentation is offered to organizations, businesses, and public agencies to provide a brief overview of bike basics. After this class, participants are encouraged to seek out additional BEST classes with on-bike instruction when they become available.

If you are interested in taking classes at the next level or joining a community bike ride, check out the full event calendar. For more info on how to ride a bike in LA County, visit metro.net/gobike.

Active SGV provides community events, family-friendly bike rides, open streets, transit improvements, green infrastructure, and advocacy for a more sustainable, equitable and livable San Gabriel Valley!

The Whittier Wellness Community offers a place for community members to gather, find resources, or participate in wellness activities at the Whittier Public Health Center. Support includes mental health, substance use, and general health and wellness resources. All activities are FREE and open to the community.

LA County Department of Public Health Community Health Services strives to protect health, prevent disease and promote health and well-being across the life span through targeted population-based interventions and service operations that improve health and quality of life, and reduce health disparities.

Click HERE for registration.