Bikes in the City: Education Program

C.I.C.L.E. (Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange) is committed to promoting the bicycle as a viable, healthy, and sustainable transportation choice, and our ‘Bikes in the City’ workshop curriculum plays a big part in helping us accomplish our mission.

Education provides the knowledge, skills, and the confidence to get people bicycling safely, whether it’s for health, transportation, or to improve one’s quality of life. We’ve designed our workshops to meet with the varying needs of individuals—developing the skills and providing the knowledge that is appropriate for each person at his/her specific stage of learning.

Currently, we are offering one workshop per month. Be sure to check back for the latest workshop schedule. For more information call, 323-478-0060, or email info (at) BikeNow.org.

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Our Workshops

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Losing 3,000 lbs. in One Day: The Amazing Car-Lite Diet (Presentation)
Drop the weight of your daily automobile usage and gain a more intimate connection with your community and yourself. Presented by the compassionate Car-Free gurus of C.I.C.L.E., Liz and Shay will show you how easy it is to start living a Car-Lite lifestyle. Learn how to create great bike routes, how to carry loads on your bike, how to keep your experiences positive and fun, and much more. Free

Learn to Ride (for adults)
Do you not know how to ride a bicycle, but would like to learn? Well, now's your chance. Join cycling instructors Liz and Shay for this two-hour class that will get you out there rolling on two wheels. Bring your own bicycle. If you do not have a bicycle, we may be able to provide you with one. 
Class Fee: $15. Sliding scale available.

Can You Handle It? Beginning Bike Handling Workshop
This workshop is designed specifically for those riders who can balance and ride their bikes, but still feel a bit "wobbly".  Bike handling skills play a BIG part in bicycle safety—both on the street and on bike paths. If you are still a little unsteady on your bike, this class will help you develop the stability and confidence that you need to enjoy the exciting world of bicycling for fun and transportation.
Class Fee: $15. Sliding scale available.

Traffic Basics Workshop
Designed for the person that is new to riding in city traffic, this is the perfect workshop to get you, or someone you love, out there bicycling on city streets both safely and confidently. During the first part of the workshop, we will help you develop a thorough understanding of the basic principles of bicycle and traffic safety. For the second part of the workshop, you’ll need your bike, because we’ll be hittin’ the road for an easy bike ride that will put what you just learned into practice. This workshop requires that you are already confident with your bike handling abilities.
Class Fee: $15. Sliding scale available.

The Bicyclist Lifestyle Workshop
Don't know how to get those groceries home from the store? What about getting your hyper-active, 50 lb. pooch to the vet without a car? Get a thorough and hands-on introduction to working solutions that will make your bike trips carefree and enjoyable. Topics include bikes, clothing, gear/accessories, personal hygiene, creating good routes, specialty cargo solutions, multi-modal options. This workshop offers participants the opportunity to try out different types of bikes, trailers, cargo-bikes, panniers and other gear in a casual and hands-on environment. 
Class Fee: $15. Sliding scale available.