Bicycling Basics – Mccarren Park, Greenpoint/williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11am – 2pm, Sun 6/4 (bb)

Date: June 4, 2017
Time: 11am
Event Title: Bicycling Basics - Mccarren Park, Greenpoint/williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11am - 2pm, Sun 6/4 (bb)
Location: Mccarren Park
Event Description: A 3-hour on-bike class for adults and mature teens who have recently learned how to ride a bike or who want to improve their core cycling skills. You’ll learn how to adjust your helmet for a safe, comfortable fit, choose an appropriately sized bike, adjust the seat, perform a simple mechanical inspection to ensure the bike is road-ready, start & stop with confidence, shift gears, scan & signal, and navigate around common road hazards. Class Duration: 3 hours Class Location: Traffic-free Community Bicycle Education Center Class Size: 20-25 adults and mature teens Equipment: Bicycles and helmets provided to those who register online for the class*. Registration policy: Advance registration is preferred; walk-up students are accepted as space allows. *Anyone who chooses to bring their own bicycle must ensure that the bicycle fits and is in good working order (i.e., wheels spin freely, brakes function).