CONFIDENT CYCLING COMMUTING Bicycle Safety Clinic Genco Foundation Mother’s Day Ride 2012
Event Logistics (Newton City Hall) 1. Helmet Fit 2. Bike Fit 3. Road Rules 4. Road Course Co-sponsor
Four Station Bike Safety Clinic ① Helmet Fitting and Personal Safety Equipment (w/imprinted giveaways) ② Bicycle Fitting and Repair (w/local bike shop mechanic) ③ Rules of the Road (w/local law enforcement safety officer) ④ Road course (off-street loop around War Memorial traffic circle)
Helmet Fitting and Personal Safety Equipment Helmet, strap, clip adjustment Reflecterization Visible clothing Registration/literature
Bicycle Fitting and Repair Check stand-over height, brake function, tire inflation, and drivetrain Adjust seat post height, repair brakes, inflate tires, and lubricate as necessary
Rules of the Road Hand signal practice Lane positioning Traffic controls
Road course Balance and awareness Obstacle avoidance Traffic controls