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

[Mary Winn]

Unfortunately, I will be out of town on the 13th and 14th but I would  
be available for the 22nd.

-Mary


On Jun 11, 2008, at 12:38 PM, Jim Baross 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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