The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition is launching a new adult education program for cyclists. “Drive on the right”

“It’s as easy as riding a bike,” says the maxim. But is it so easy to get around safely and confidently in two-wheeled traffic?

Here are some questions to test your knowledge of the rules of the road by bike.

1. What are the three actions a cyclist must take when approaching an intersection in order to make a left turn?

2. What dangers are there when driving on a sidewalk?

3. When can a cyclist legally pass a row of cars on the right?

4. When should a cyclist “get on the lane”?

With the increase in the number of cyclists in the valley, there is an additional need for cycling education. The Comox Valley Cycling Coalition (CVCCo) explored new options for the delivery of its adult education program. CVCCo is introducing a new education model which it hopes will reach more cyclists more effectively.

For the most part, the theory component of “Ride Right” will be available online for free, simply by visiting the CVCCo website, cyclecv.com, and following the link to the resources.

As soon as a cyclist has completed the theoretical part, a practical skills session will be offered, on the road, by qualified instructors. These road trips will not take place at fixed dates or times, as in the past, but will be done by mutual agreement with the participants and the instructors.

Road trips will be for one, two, three or four riders at any given time. Some road trips can be organized as private coaching experiences. Road rides are designed to expose cyclists to the many challenges they may face when negotiating intersections, bridges and high traffic areas, with a strong emphasis on route planning to ensure the safety of the route. cycling.

In addition to “on-demand” road driving experiences, CVCCo will still offer courses on fixed dates, but only for special interest groups.

The first of these sessions will offer women e-cyclists the opportunity to learn about the differences between conventional bikes and E-eikes when riding in traffic. This class will take place on Thursday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from the Courtenay Elementary School parking lot.

Also this fall, CVCCo will provide instruction to teachers in School District 71 on its Pro D Day on August 31st.

In collaboration with Elder College, the coalition will offer “Ride Right” on October 16th.

School bike rodeos will resume this fall in Brooklyn, Queneesh and Courtenay Elementary. All grade 4 and 5 students are introduced to safe cycling practices and are encouraged to cycle on safe routes to and from school.

For answers to initial questions and other information about the bike, visit cyclecv.com, take the free online course and book a road trip. Let’s all improve bicycle safety on our roads.

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