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Home » Cycling courses for adults & kids » Attending a cycling class?

Attending a cycling class?

Be sure to plan ahead.

Preparing in advance will make your course safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable. It will also help you get the most out of your training.

Please note: In the event of light rain, adult intermediate and advanced courses will continue as scheduled. Adult beginner and children’s courses are rescheduled in the event of rain. If the weather is unsuitable before the start of a course session, the instructor will call you to arrange an alternate time.

The primary focus of the Center for Cycling Education is the safety of our course participants. The CCE reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course if there is any possibility that the cyclists’ safety may be compromised, whether from weather or any other circumstance.

In advance of the course:

It is very important that you check your bike and helmet well in advance of the course.

What to bring to the course:

Bike-related:

  • Your bike — well-tuned and in safe riding condition
  • Helmet — in good condition, and fitted for you
  • Cycling gloves *
  • Spare tube *
  • Tools and pump *

* If you have them

Other:

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Rain jacket (just in case)
  • Rain pants or nylon shell
  • Layerable clothes (synthetics are best)
  • Spare clothing for in the classroom (or in case you get wet)
  • Bag lunch/snacks
  • Full water bottle(s)
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Pen or pencil, and paper.

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of the scheduled course start, to give time to get settled in and complete paperwork. The course will involve learning a great deal of information in a short period of time, so starting on time is very important.

Some other tips:
Be sure to get a good night’s sleep before the class —you will need to be attentive and alert.
Drink enough water beforehand to stay hydrated.

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The CCE: Online Courses - Canada | Traffic Smarts for Cyclists: Canada

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And this is the older sister of Murphy (below), who learned to ride shortly before he did. At the end of the morning, they were both riding together.The family had travelled from Regina to their campsite at a local lake north of Saskatoon, and then back to have the lessons for the day. Now the whole family can ride together to various places at the lake, and they've made plans to ride together to the grocery store and other venues.What you don't see is me walking alongside the new riders for a mile or so (or more) with my hand lightly resting on the handlebar stem, and patiently guiding them through every step.After a day of this I am exhausted (I still was when I was twenty years younger), yet I absolutely love these sessions.I don't believe I've done anything more rewarding than this in my life, and there have been several other deeply fulfilling careers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Obozegie learning to ride a bike.This was on his bucket list, and he made it happen! ... See MoreSee Less

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Murphy learning the ropes--this is about a half-hour in.Note that he's learning to ride on a bike with coaster brakes, which takes a lot more attention than using one with handbrakes--yet in the next video, he does it! ... See MoreSee Less

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Tomorrow morning I'll be on the 'Saskatoon Morning' show on CBC Radio at 7:10 a.m. CST* to talk about cycling in traffic here in town.* 6:10 a.m. Pacific / 9:10 a.m. Eastern. ... See MoreSee Less

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