BICYCLE CLASSES OFFERED
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Frederick, Md. -- The Frederick Bicycle Coalition, The Frederick Pedalers Bicycle Club and The City of Frederick Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the following bicycle programs. For more information or to register, please call 301.600.1492 or stop by the William Talley Recreation Center.
Mountain Biking (MTB) 101 for Beginner Teens
- Age: 13 to17
- Dates: Saturday, 8/14
- Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 1775 Monocacy Blvd, Frederick, MD 21701 (Parking Lot by Boat Launch)
- Registration: Pre registration required at the Wm. Talley Rec. Center/ 301-600-1492
- Instructors: Rebecca Bafford / Mic Dunn
- Fee: $25 city / $30 non city
Rain Date: Saturday, August 21st, same time and place.
Call the cancellation / information line for cancellations due to weather 301-600-6970
A parent / legal guardian will need to sign a waiver the day of class on 8/14.
Introduction to mountain biking, including: basic elements that make a mountain bike different from a road bike, required safety and maintenance tools, advice on preparation for rides (food, drink, extra clothing), demonstration of changing a flat tire, and teaching the basics of dealing with technical trail sections. Training will include a short mountain bike ride that includes general mountain biking challenges. All students will receive written information and references for mountain biking, bike stores, and safety tips. General biking skills, a mountain bike, helmet and water are required.
Minimum enrollment:10 / Maximum enrollment: 20
The Frederick Pedalers Bicycle Club along with The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the following bicycle program.
Basic Bicycle Program
- Age: 13 & up
- Dates: Tuesdays, August 17, 24 & 31
- Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- Location: Monocacy Village Park Pavilion
- Registration; Wm Talley Rec Center / 301-600-1492
- Instructors: Frederick Pedalers Bicycle Club
- Fee: $25 City / $30 non-city
This program will be an introduction to safe bicycle riding on city and county roads for purposes of commuting, shopping and recreation. Each class session will include one hour of instruction and one hour of riding. First class will cover safety issues including protective clothing / helmets and hand signals. Bike maintenance, including fixing flats and cleaning chains is covered in second session Final class will be on handling techniques such as shifting, braking and traffic control.. Bicycles and helmets required for all classes.
Minimum enrollment 10 / Maximum enrollment 25
(Age 17 & under must be accompanied by a parent from 7:30 – 8:30 pm on the bike ride.)
Call the cancellation / information line for cancellations due to weather 301-600-6970
A parent / legal guardian will need to sign a waiver the day of class on 8/17 for age under age 18.
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