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This class is geared toward adults and teens aged 14 and older who have at least a modest level of bike-riding experience. Length: 3½ hours. Format: On-bike training, mostly outdoors. One session. Cost: $50. Pre-registration and payment required. Description: This class is geared to adults or mature teens who are looking to get back into bicycling, improve basic cycling skills, and/or participate in an upcoming benefit ride. This course is also appropriate for beginning mountain bikers. Through on-bike practice exercises, you will learn how to:
What to bring and wear: Bring your bike (in good working condition), your helmet (required), water bottle, closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops), and whatever else you need to be comfortable. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions that day. Instructor: Galen Mook is an experienced League Cycling Instructor who has taught bicycling skills to students aged 5 to 65+. Galen works as Landry's marketing & advocacy associate, and he's an all-season bike commuter. Questions: E-mail Galen Mook, Landry's marketing & advocacy associate. Please note: All participants of Landry's BikeEd programs must complete and submit a waiver form, once per riding season. Go to the online waiver form. |
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A Bicycling Skills Class met recently at Landry's Boston store. |
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Other bike-education programs in our area
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MassBike's Education Program — MassBike offers a series of Bicycling Skills workshops and classes to help bicyclists learn to ride more safely and effectively. See MassBike's website for upcoming class dates, times, locations, and registration details. Bicycle Riding School (located near Davis Square in Somerville) specializes in teaching adults to ride bicycles, many of whom never learned as children. The program focuses on basic bike-handling skills — not on traffic skills. Many Community Adult Education programs also offer courses in basic bicycling skills, bike commuting, or bike touring. Check local programs in your area. |
Commuter Bikes at Landry's
Go by bike! Cycling makes a lot of sense for local trips. It's more fun, saves money, and keeps you healthy.
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IZIP E3 Dash - 2017$2,599.99
From leisurely cruises to "I need to get there now!", hop on IZIP's E3… [more] |
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Raleigh Electric Detour iE Diamond Frame - 2018$2,000.00 - $2,099.00
Commute in comfort and style with Raleigh's Detour iE. This aluminum bike… [more] |
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SE Bikes Blocks Flyer 26 - 2018$550.00
The 26" Blocks Flyer comes in at a perfect time and place for the growing… [more] |
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Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 650b - 2018$3,199.99
It's fun to go fast, but it's really only fun so long as you're… [more] |
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Specialized Men's Sirrus Alloy Disc - 2018$515.00
If you're going to get in shape, you need to move, and nothing wants to… [more] |
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Specialized Women's Sirrus Disc - 2018$515.00
What sounds like more fun? Being locked in a steamy room staring at… [more] |
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