Give Yourself the Early Holiday Gift of Urban Bicycling Confidence

Due to popular demand, we are holding one more Urban Riding Basics class this year. This class will be led by Katie Monroe, is part of our Women Bike PHL Campaign, and is only open to women.

Tuesday, December 3rd
6:00 - 7:00 PM
BCGP office - 1500 Walnut St, Suite 1107
FREE but spots are limited

Description
A 60 minute class for new or inexperienced bicyclists looking to gain confidence navigating streets with cars. Let our Women Bike PHL leader Katie Monroe walk you through everything you need to know to have fun and be safe when riding your bike in the city. Class limited to 15 spots; bicycles not required.

Topics covered include:

• Buying the right bike
• Locking it up
• Helmets and clothing
• Rules of the road
• Biking in the winter

Register to reserve your spot today!

We're Offering Two Women-Only Urban Riding Basics Classes This Month

Fall is one of the most enjoyable times of the year to bike in Philadelphia. Not too cold that you must bundle up, not so hot that you get instantly sweat.

Have you considered bicycling in Philly but have questions or concerns? This is the month to take charge! Our Women Bike PHL campaign is holding two urban riding basics classes in October.

These 60-minute evening workshops will give you the motivation and confidence to dust off that bicycle (or finally buy one) and start bicycling around town.

Spots are limited, so grab yours right now! You'll be glad you finally invested in your bicycling.

Urban Riding Basics - WOMEN ONLY
Tuesday, October 15th
6:00 - 7:00 PM
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1107, Philly
Register here

Urban Riding Basics - WOMEN ONLY
Tuesday, October 29th
6:00 - 7:00 PM
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1107, Philly
Register here

The classes are free and you do not need to bring a bicycle. Question? Contact Katie Monroe.

UPDATE: an earlier version of this post incorrectly listed the workshops as lasting 60 hours. Freudian slip? We do love bikes...

Want More Confidence When Biking In Philly? Take Our Center City Class This Thursday

Have you resolved to ride your bicycle more in 2013? For some of us, that resolution can seem daunting if we don't have much experience with urban or winter bicycling.

We're hosting a free urban riding basics class this week designed to help newer bicyclists get comfortable on Philly's streets.

Thursday, January 24, 2013 - urban riding basics
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia office / 1500 Walnut Street, 2nd floor, Philly
Cost: Free (only 15 total spots)

Register here: http://urbanriding.eventbrite.com/

BYO bike not necessary

You can see all our upcoming classes, workshops, and rides at our Classes page at the top of this blog.

First Winter On a Bike? Take Our Winter Urban Riding Basics Class

Winter biking need not be an exercise in "building character"

Have you resolved to ride your bicycle more in 2013? For some of us, that resolution can seem daunting if we don't have much experience with urban or winter bicycling.

(And nothing kills a New Year's resolution like waiting until April to start it.)

We've got two urban riding basics classes this month which are designed to help newer bicyclists get comfortable on Philly's streets. (You don't need to bring a bike to either.)

January 16, 2013 - Winter urban riding basics
Time: 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Location: Lifesports, 2nd floor / 2112 Fairmount Avenue, Philly
Cost: Free (only 30 spots total)
Register here: http://bikelifesports.eventbrite.com/

January 24, 2013 - urban riding basics
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia office / 1500 Walnut Street, 2nd floor, Philly
Cost: Free (only 15 total spots)
Register here: http://urbanriding.eventbrite.com/

You can see all our upcoming classes, workshops, and rides at our Classes page at the top of this blog.

Our First Teen/Adult Learn To Ride Class Happening This Sunday!

Want to learn how to ride a bike, or gain confidence in your riding? Take our class this Sunday in Fairmount Park!

Our friendly, supportive Bicycle Ambassadors will lead you through a two-hour class designed to get teenagers and adults comfortable and confident on a bicycle.

Date: Sunday, July 1st
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Wheel Fun Rentals at Boathouse Row/Lloyd Hall - in Fairmount Park just north of the Art Museum (map)
Cost: $10 (cash at start of class)
RSVP to: Diana@bicyclecoalition.org or by phone: 215-BICYCLE x 309

Space is limited to 15 participants. Walk-ups will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis if space is available. Participants do not need to bring a helmet or a bicycle.