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

Wed Jun 11 18:34:28 EDT 2008

I think an on-line Road 1 course is a very interesting idea, especially
considering the availability of more and more video today.   Perhaps there
could be an introductory on-line course and test, followed by a riding
session (for which passing the intro test is required), then a second
course, followed by an on-road test and in-person test.

But I don't know of anyone who has developed an on-line course, or a course
with supplementary on-line material that allows for less in-class time.

Having said that, the classroom discussions tend to be pretty valuable, and
the opportunities for those would be limited if most of the material is
covered on-line rather than in-class.

Serge

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Danette Hoffert <danettehoffert at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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