[SDCBC] Time commitment? Re: Road 1 in June

[Jim Baross]

Unfortunately -
we all have other things to do and the Road 1 course needs 9 hours to 
complete for most any group. I suppose LCIs might be able to get it 
all covered with less time for a very small group of already pretty 
competent folks - I charge $50 per hour. Call me if motivated for 
individual or very small group classes.

Fortunately -
the Road 1 course packs in A LOT of info and is focused on what that 
level of bicyclist NEEDS TO KNOW. Also much of the time is riding 
time to/from/in appropriate level of complexity traffic situations... 
merging, crossing, anticipating/avoiding problems, riding to & from. 
We aren't just talking about or looking at, we are doing. The more 
time actually performing a new skill the more likely to learn and 
master that skill. Right?

I believe that the Road 1 time - long as it may seem - is a minimum 
amount of time to get a comprehensive introduction, to see effective 
cycling in action, and gain some experience and feedback... a taste 
of what bicycling competency can be like.... then to apply this on 
your own when you ride.

No, this isn't rocket science... but well worth more time. IMHO.

We may have enough people available for a group Road 1 course. Let's see.
Please respond very soon so we might get it prepared!

What about these days/times?
Friday, June 13th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm - classroom only, no riding

and followed by either:
1) my first choice, Sunday, June 22, 9 AM to approximately 3 PM
or
2) Saturday, June 14th, 9 AM to approximately 3 PM

The class would be held in the Normal Heights area/central San Diego. 
Specific location, course details, and registration provided to those 
ready to commit. The Road 1 course is designed for adults; children 
14 and over may participate with their adult also participating.

Call or email with questions... yes, you need a bike and bicycling 
helmet to participate.

Jim (just a little biased) Baross
619-280-6908

At 10:54 AM 6/11/2008, someone wrote:

>Many of my coworkers would take this course, but our lives are too 
>busy (unfortunately) to commit to three weekend days in a row.


Jim Baross
San Diego, California
619-280-6908

Chair, SANDAG Bicycle Pedestrian Working Group
Vice Chair, Calif. Bicycle Advisory Committee
President, Calif. Association of Bicycle Organizations
Board Member, Calif. Bicycle Coalition
Spokesperson, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
League LCI Trainer & Effective Cycling Instructor #185 K-C
Chair, Strategic Highway Safety Plan, #13 - Improve Bicycling Safety

"Cyclists should expect and demand safe accommodation on our public 
roads, just as does every other user.
Nothing more is expected. Nothing less is acceptable."
        Jack R. Taylor

"Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles."
        John Forester

"Same Roads Same Rules Same Rights"
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"Roads are for people, not just for people in cars."
        Jim Baross

"Bicycling is Personal Rapid Transit"
        (Who wrote that?)  
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