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

[Danette Hoffert]

1.  Time commitment issues with someones coworker.  How about creating this
course for *on-line* availability and the actual class could be less time,
mostly riding?

2.  Another topic.  Someone wrote about squirrels on the 56 bike trail.  My
husband called me today and was distraught.  A squirrel darted in front of
him and he swerved to miss him/her.  The squirrel jumped and hit my
husband's back tire and is injured.  Please be careful as a previous post
suggested.

Danette

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 12:38 PM, Jim Baross <JimBaross at cox.net> wrote:

> 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"
>        SDCBC
>
> "Roads are for people, not just for people in cars."
>        Jim Baross
>
> "Bicycling is Personal Rapid Transit"
>        (Who wrote that?)
>
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