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On-bike training for riding in traffic

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Interested in knowing more about riding your bike comfortably in traffic, or in expanding the kinds of roads you’re willing to travel on?

We can help. We have more than eighteen years of experience in teaching traffic skills for cyclists, and have safely guided more than 3000 people of all ages out on the road. Let us lead your on-bike training for riding in traffic.

See below for instructors/organizations in other regions in Canada and the USA.

Don’t you just get on and pedal?

Few people would ever suggest just getting in a car and driving without learning the rules of the road and the proper techniques. Fewer still would want to share the road with a driver who skipped these steps.

Riding a bike safely — and especially, riding in traffic — requires a range of skills and knowledge. Having these tools makes a world of difference in a cyclist’s safety and comfort on the roadway.

You have what it takes.

Our philosophy in teaching cycling is this: You already have all the abilities you need to ride safely in traffic.

We work with you to apply these abilities to cycling, and to develop them further.

We have courses for all ages and skill levels (even for those who’ve never ridden a bike before). The CCE can help you experience the fun, freedom, exercise, and socializing that comes with being able to ride.

You can get there from here.

Regardless of what kind of cyclist you are — or want to be — we can help:

  • an experienced cyclist wanting to upgrade your skills or make the ride easier;
  • a new cyclist wanting to start commuting to work;
  • a sport cycling enthusiast looking to make your training program safer;
  • a recreational cyclist who wants to increase the range you can ride;
  • someone who wants to ride a bike — or ride it on the road — for the first time.

We’ve helped many people go from…

  • no cycling experience to pedaling, braking, shifting and signaling in 3 hours.
  • no on-road experience to riding confidently and competently in downtown traffic (online and on-bike courses available).
  • up to 50 years or more of riding experience to having greater knowledge, confidence and competence in today’s traffic situations, through courses of varying lengths.

It’s easy. It’s fun. It’s effective.

You’re in good hands.

All Instructors who lead cycling courses for The CCE are certified League Cycling Instructors (USA) or CAN-BIKE Instructors (Canada).

Our lead instructor is internationally certified as a Master Instructor (USA) and National Examiner (Canada).

And we love to ride. Our enthusiasm and experience is something we would very much like to share with you.

See the menu above for our full range of cycling training courses. Interested in a private lesson or in customizing a course to your (or your organization’s) needs? Feel free to contact us, as we have considerable experience in both of these options.

Combine online training with in-person guidance out in traffic.

Sign up for our online traffic skills course (the first of its kind anywhere), and learn at your own pace at home. Then, when you’re ready, arrange a 2-hour ride in the location of your choice anywhere in Fort Collins, CO, according to your schedule. The cost is just $200 per hour per person (includes route planning); group lessons are available at a discount.

Just contact us to get started.

Online traffic skills courses available for Canada and the USA:

  • Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bicycle.
    Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bike.


Listings for lessons outside of The CCE:
Please let them know we sent you, and we’re always interested to hear about your experiences!

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