Bicycle Education
The TreasureValley Cycling Alliance ‘TVCA’ Education Program provides low-cost and free bicycling clinics for recreational cyclists, event riders, commuters, and novice cyclists to create a better community through bicycling. We teach safe cycling to kids and adults through a variety of courses and delivery options.
RidingClasses/Clinics
TVCA offers the following classroom and on-bike road riding sessions taught by certified instructors, based on the League of American Bicyclists’ curriculum:
§ Street Smart Cycling 1 and 2
§ League of American Bicyclists – Road 1
§ Basics of Commuting (coming soon)
§ Bike Maintenance (coming soon)
§ Paceline and Group Riding Clinics (in partnership with Community Bicycle Rides)
§ Weekly recreational training rides hosted by Boise Community Bicycle Rides
Street Smart Cycling 1: Introduction (2 hours classroom)
Learn to interact positively and confidently with traffic and get tips for riding through intersections and negotiating with cars--designed for young riders, recreational cyclists, and commuters. Workshop covers bicycle traffic laws, lane positioning, riding strategies, basic equipment and maintenance, emergency maneuvers, and safety. Classroom-only session includes demonstrations of emergency maneuvers and basic maintenance. Take this one now to gain experience and take the on-bike session later when you have time!
Cost: No charge
Scheduled classes - check the calendar
League of American Bicyclists – Road 1
Course Description: Road I (9 hours total) Gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.
If you are interested in taking this or any other bike safety courses, please contact us. Here is a list of past classes.