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May 21, 20 8 <br /> CONTACT: Cindy Clarke, Transportation Options Coordinator, 682-5285 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> Bicycle Drivers Education Classes Offered <br /> he City of Eugene is partnering with the Greater Eugene Area Riders and the <br /> League of merican Bicyclists to offer classes for all bicyclists from beginner to intermediate <br /> level cyclist that teach how to bicycle effectively and safely as a vehicle. <br /> "A b cycle is a vehicle under the law. Cyclists need to know how to ride safely and <br /> responsibly s a vehicle using the same system of streets as motorized vehicles" says Shane <br /> Rhodes, a rtified instructor from the League of American Bicyclists and Safe Routes to School <br /> Program M Hager. <br /> The lasses follow the curriculum of the League of American Bicyclists and include <br /> training on ow to ride safely and legally in traffic or on paths. Skills like emergency safety <br /> maneuvers o avoid crashes, traffic skills, and the laws governing bicycle riding are covered <br /> along with c mmute planning and basic bike mechanics. <br /> <br /> I <br /> The lasses offered include Commuter Skills, Street Skills I & II, and Kids I geared <br /> toward child en K-3`d grade with a parent. Street Skills I will be offered May 30, June 12, and <br /> June 20. St et Skills II will be offered May 31 and June 21. Commuter Skills for those <br /> interested in learning best practices for bike commuting will be offered on July 15. Kids I will be <br /> offered on J ly 19. <br /> For ore information or to register for a class contact Cindy Clarke, Transportation <br /> Options Co rdinator, 682-5285 or Paul Adkins, President GEARs, Paul _eugenegears.orq or <br /> 255-2478. <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene .858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541)682.5262 • FAX: (541)682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />