BikeDenver Presents: Traffic skills 101, a League of American Bicyclists certification course hosted at the Alliance Center (1536 Wynkoop) Nov. 9, 16, and 23 from 6-9pm.

The Traffic Skills 101 class teaches cyclists the proven techniques they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The class covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. This fast-paced, nine-hour, insured certification course presents the tools you need via a half-classroom, and half on-bike experience to give you a full understanding and confidence in vehicular cycling.

The course will be taught by BikeDenver's League Cycling Instructors (LCIs). LCIs are League of American Bicyclists (LAB) certified experts in bicycle education and safety. Traffic Skills 101 is a prerequisite for LAB Instructor classes. The course fee of $75 covers your manual and instructor fees. Participants will need to bring their own bicycle and helmet and be prepared to ride incold weather.

Sessions will be held in the evening in the3rd Floor Conference room from 6-9pm on three successive Mondays. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Bob Knipps: bknipps(at)comcast.net or Piep van Heuven: piep(at)bikedenver.org to register. Class size is limited to 15 to ensure a 5:1 Instructor ratio.

We recommend that participants register by Nov. 5 to reserve their place.

Link to the BikeDenver post for more information: http://www.bikedenver.org/news/novtrafficskills/

Link to the League of American Bicyclists post for more information: www.bikeleague.org/cogs/programs/education/course_detail/2986