Bike to Work

• Course Description
• What to Bring
• Dates & Locations
• Dates and locations (pdf)
• Age Restriction
• Cost

Learn to bike to work safely and confidently.

The Bike to Work Skills Course takes you through all of the most common traffic situations you’ll face on your commute. It also provides you with the tips you need to make cycle commuting a fun and regular part of your life.

This 7.5 hour course combines classroom and on-road training and is designed for participants aged 18 and over.

Course Description Back to Top–Register

A 7.5 hour course that combines classroom and on-road training and is taught by nationally certified cycling instructors. It is intended to build traffic cycling proficiency for adults who want to ride to work.

You will learn how to:

• Ride comfortably and safely in heavy traffic
• Manoeuvre your bike effectively
• Fit your bike properly and do your own bike safety check
• Be prepared to ride at night and in the rain
• Choose equipment and clothing
• Route planning

The day is comprised of in class and on-road training, with an easily-paced 12 km route around Victoria’s core.

 

Morning:

• Classroom: traffic theory, bike fit, cadence and gearing, helmet fit
• Parking Lot: bike inspection, bike-handling exercises

Afternoon:

• Classroom: traffic theory, review of on-road ride
• On-Road: a 12 km ride through traffic, with frequent stops to debrief
• Classroom: lighting, reflectivity, riding in the rain, route planning, clothing & gear, Q&A

An Introductory course is also available for those that are getting back into cycling after a long hiatus, are a bit wobbly, or scared - or all of the above!

What To Bring Back to Top–Register

• Your commuting bike, in safe working condition*
• Bike lock
• Helmet (of course!)
• Bag lunch & snacks for the road ride
• Full water bottle(s)
• Raingear or other appropriate clothing for the weather (layers are good)

*NOTE: It is very important that your bike is in safe and good working condition. If it is deemed unsafe to ride, you will not be allowed to participate in the ‘on-road’ component of the day. If in doubt, visit your neighbourhood bike shop.

At the class you will receive:

• Bike Sense: BC’s Bicycle Operator’s Manual
• Victoria Cycling Map (2004 edition)
• Commuter Guide, containing valuable information on route-planning, clothing, equipment, bike fit, etc.
• BC Transit bus tickets

For more information contact marsha@biketowork.ca.

Dates & Locations^*Back to Top–Register

²Intro course for those who are really nervous or haven’t ridden a bike for a while! Must be able to ride a bike!

Register on-line NOW!

Please contact marsha@biketowork.  or call  920-5775 if you have any questions.

The cost to put on the course is $100 per person, but we charge you only $30. Skills Courses are partially sponsored this year by the CRD Traffic Safety Commission and the University of Victoria and Uptown

Age Restriction Back to Top–Register

You must be at least 18 years old to take this course.

Cost & Deposit Back to Top–Register

The $30 course fee is due the Monday before your course to hold your spot

• The $30 fee must be in the form of a cheque or cash (no credit cards - sorry.)
• Cheques should be made payable to the "Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society"
• In order to complete your registration, payment must be received at the latest by 5pm on the Monday before your class.
• If you need to cancel your spot, you must do so by 5 pm on the Monday before your class to receive a refund
• If we have to cancel a class, we will notify you by 5 pm on the Wednesday before your class, and return your deposit.

Please mail your deposit to:

Bike to Work Victoria
PO Box 8837
Victoria BC
V8W 3S3

To deliver in person

#201-531 Yates St. (Above the Podium Bar)

Office hours

Mon-Fri

8:30am-5pm