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Bicycle safety class for teenagers?

June 2009

I am looking for a bicycle safety class (preferably Berkeley and on the weekend for a working mom) for my 14 year old son who just got a road bicycle and he wants to train on it this summer. He is preparing for a 200 mile school bike trip that he will be participating in this fall in high school.He has mostly rode with me in the past but during the summer he will be riding on his own and needs more instruction (my opininon). I have contacted East Bay Bike Coalition and they don't have any classes..nor does Missing Link where we bought the bike. Bike safety conscious mom.


There seems to be a real gap in the market for bicycle safety classes for teenagers. I wanted one for my 13-year old who was getting a fixie to ride to school etc, and couldn't find any.

In the end Dave Campbell, the chair of the East Bay Bike Coalition, said that if an adult/parent went to the class with him, my son could attend their safety course. Which is what he did. And I would highly recommend it. He is definitely more savvy about predicting driver behavior and taking precautions. Maybe if enough people express an interest in a teenager course the EBBC will organize one. You can reach Dave Campbell on: dcampbel@lmi.net (note just one ''L'') or 510-701-5971 Good luck. Tracey


Check with your local police dept, especially if it has a bike division. I know the El Cerrito Police give classses to school groups and are also available at the El Cerrito 4th of July fair. EC mom
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