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On-bike training for riding in traffic

Riding in Manhattan

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.

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 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, according to your schedule. The cost is just $50 per hour per person; 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 bike. Experienced rider? Make your next ride even better. New to riding in traffic? Put years of experience in your tool kit right now.
    Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bike.
  • Improve your daytime (and nighttime) visibility. Seasoned rider? New to cycling in traffic? Add years of experience to your tool kit right now.
    Improve your daytime (and nighttime) visibility.
  • Move away from the curb to make yourself more visible & gain maneuverability. Experienced rider? Make your next ride even better. New to riding in traffic? Put years of experience in your tool kit right now.
    Move away from the curb to be more visible & maneuverable.
  • Pass parked cars without concern. Seasoned rider? New to cycling in traffic? Add years of experience to your tool kit right now.
    Pass parked cars without concern.

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Regardless of your level of skill or comfort, these courses can help make cycling in traffic a better experience for you.

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The Center for Cycling Education

2 months ago

The Center for Cycling Education

A worthwhile article. Thanks very much to Ron Richings for sharing.

"Cycling alone in the dark is still a privilege."

"Planners need to be thinking about the people who are the least likely cyclists: older people, the disabled, women, and children,” Clement said. “And if you think of disabled people first, in particular, you’ll often cover everybody’s needs.”"

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How to Support Women on Bikes in Winter

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“In order for the bike boom to continue, we have to include everyone, and that’s not just about snow clearance,” said one panelist at the Winter Cycling Conference.
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The Center for Cycling Education

7 months ago

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Framing things in the right way. This is fun to watch.

(Thanks to Christopher Stanton for making me aware of this.)
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How I Deal With Kids Playing in My Driveway | The Saga of My Driveway Racetrack

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Every night I would get an alert from my driveway security camera, and at first I was a bit annoyed, but then I found myself looking forward to the evening a...

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The Center for Cycling Education

1 years ago

The Center for Cycling Education

Superb individual, master designer and builder of bikes and trailers, philanthropist, activist, and professional cyclist. Above all, a truly decent and caring person.

Tomorrow it will be two weeks since I and many others lost our good friend, Tony Hoar. It has taken me some time to come to grips with this loss, and to write this post.

I had the distinct fortune of knowing Tony as a good friend for nearly twenty years. We spoke several times a week, about life, the world, and our respective vocations.

This man was singularly farsighted, caring, and influential. He gave so much of himself on a regular basis, and devoted his life to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. His bike trailers transformed the way that I view transportation, and helped me live my life and do my work by bike instead of by car.

Tony my friend, you will be deeply missed, and always remembered. I promise you this, and to continue working on the things we both know to be so important. Thank you for everything you are, and always will be.

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The Center for Cycling Education updated their cover photo.

1 years ago

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Southbound on 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NYC, just north of 59th Street--Central Park is to the right.

The initial signal was straight out with the left arm. The lowered left arm is to let those following know that I'm changing lanes, but only moving into the right part of the adjacent lane.

Important points:
1) There's no room for the driver at left to move into my lane, which is why I moved far left in my lane to prepare to move over--ya gotta be quick here.
2) I looked far down the road, and know that the cabbie in front of me has plenty of space ahead and no possible fares on the sidewalk to the right; there will be no braking.

Subtleties matter.
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The Center for Cycling Education

1 years ago

The Center for Cycling Education

Let's be honest. When you ride in traffic:
1) How comfortable are you, and
2) How often do you have negative interactions with drivers?

Many riders have become accustomed to daily frustrations and near-misses. That doesn't equate to comfort.

There are ways to address these.

What do you put up with on a regular basis?
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