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Cycling Savvy Bicycle Safety Course

Hosted by the Ohio River Trail Council

The Ohio River Trail Council is offering a 3-part bicycle safety and skills course in conjunction with Cycling Savvy, where the goal is to teach cyclists how to be safe on city roads, thereby giving riders access to the entire transportation grid. This course is designed to present bicyclists’ strategies to eliminate obstacles and ride with ease and confidence in places they might never have thought possible.

The three sessions are designed to help you explore proven methods for safely and confidently navigating anywhere in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan region by bicycle. You will learn strategies for safe, stress-free integrated cycling and come away with the tools to read and problem-solve any new traffic situation or road configuration. You will cycle away excited, empowered, and ready to enjoy cycling anywhere!

Session Packages

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All 3 Sessions ($75 -- a $15 savings!) · 2 Sessions ($60) · 1 Session ($30)

Tuition scholarships available on a limited basis.

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Registration and scholarship application available at www.ohiorivertrail.org

For further information, please contact Dr. Vincent Troia, President & CEO, Ohio River Trail Council, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, Monaca, Pa 15061, [email protected], 724-728-2625.

Upcoming Sessions

Truth & Techniques (Classroom) - Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 • 6-9 PM

Train Your Bike (Bike Handling) - Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 • 10 AM-1 PM

Tour of Beaver (On-road) - Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 • 1-4:30 PM

Truth & Techniques (Classroom) - Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 • 6-9 PM

Train Your Bike (Bike Handling) - Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 • 10 AM-1 PM

Tour of Sewickley (On-road) - Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 • 1-4:30 PM

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