Cycling as a lifetime sport, is designed to take the beginner through a progressive program of bicycle training and instruction to include: proper mounting, balance, turning, ascending, and descending individually and in a group. The course labs are hands-on and focused on learning through practical application and drills on the bike. All riders are also introduced to basic bike maintenance and required to demonstrate baseline skills in preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS). Classroom instruction is focused on the introduction of cycling principles and as a feedback forum for the riding labs.
This course is designed to take the novice road cyclist and mountain biker through a progressive program of training and instruction. The course introduces students to basic riding skills as well as bike maintenance. The grading in this course includes daily participation, demonstration of basic riding skills in a road bike technique course and mountain bike challenge and two maintenance skills tests.
