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Classes

Classes are offered through our Culver City Safe Routes to School program.

Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the Culver-Palms YMCA, 4500 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City 90230

February 17: e-Bike Safety
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March 23: Safe Cycling Workshop
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April 21: Bike Repair Workshop
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May 18: Smart Cycling Class
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Safe Cycling Workshop (3 hours)
Join us for this essential bike education workshop that includes everything you need to become a better and safer cyclist. All ride abilities welcome! Whether you are just getting back on your bike, a regular commuter or ride for fitness, it is important to know the essentials of bike safety. Learn how to prepare for a ride, the rules of the road and important tips to help you become a more confident rider in this fun and engaging workshop. This free 4 hour workshop is family-friendly and has something for everyone and includes a set of bike lights and other goodies.

Smart Cycling Class (6+ hours)
This comprehensive bike education class includes everything you need to become a better, smarter, safer cyclist. In addition to what you will learn in the Safe Cycling Workshop, we will dive deeper into the rules of the road and emergency maneuvers, including on-bike drills. This free 6+ hour class is geared for adults – 18 years or older only please – and will qualify you for teaching in our kids bike skills workshops AND satisfies the pre-requisite for the League of American Bicyclists LCI seminar.

Why Take the Class?

Participating in this course is your first step toward future opportunities in cycling and advocacy:

• Become a better, safer, smarter cyclist
• Become an advocate for other cyclists and help build a stronger cycling community.
• Become eligible to be a paid Smart Cycling Instructor and assist in our Kids Bike Skills Workshops
• Complete the first step in becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) allowing you to teach Smart Cycling courses independently and be part of a growing community of instructors.

Sign up for a class today!

Note: Class details are subject to change.

  • Previous Classes
  • Family Safe Cycling Workshop, Saturday, August 5 
  • Adult Smart Cycling Class, Saturday, September 3 
  • Family Safe Cycling Workshop, Saturday October 7 
  • Adult Smart Cylcing Class, Sunday, November 5 
  • Family Safe Cycling Workshop, Saturday, December 2 
  • Safe Cycling Workshop: Saturday, February 4, Culver City
  • Smart Cycling Class: Sunday, March 5, Culver City
  • Safe Cycling Workshop: Saturday, April 1, Culver City
  • Smart Cycling Class: Sunday, May 7, Culver City
  • Safe Cycling Workshop: Saturday, June 3, Culver City,
  • Smart Cycling Class: Sunday, July 2, Culver City
  • Saturday, January 7, Culver City
  • Sunday, October 23, Arts District L.A.
    Join us for this Need to Know Smart Cycling workshop at Detroit Vesey’s bike-friendly cafe, 2028 E. 7th St., Los Angeles, 90021
  • Sunday, July 24, Arts District L.A.
    Join us for this Need to Know Smart Cycling workshop at Detroit Vesey’s bike-friendly cafe, 2028 E. 7th St., Los Angeles, 90021
  • Tuesday, July 26, Arts District L.A.
    Join us for this Night Riding Smart Cycling workshop at Detroit Vesey’s bike-friendly cafe, 2028 E. 7th St., Los Angeles, 90021
  • Friday, June 10, Bici Libre, Los Angeles, 1205 W. 6th St. L.A., 90017
  • Saturday, May 21, Culver City

What you will learn:

  • Preparing to ride
  • Helmet fit and adjustment
  • Bike readiness
  • Rules of the road: those pesky vehicle codes as they relate to cyclists
  • Understanding infrastructure
  • Emergency maneuvers (Smart Cycling Class only)
  • Road skills practice (parking lot drills)
  • On road riding practice

What you need to know:

  • This is not a learn-to-ride class. In order to participate in the parking lot drills and road ride, you must be able to ride your bike continuously for up to 30 minutes (Basic riding skills – balance, coordination and a basic level of fitness – is most important, not speed).
  • If you are not physically able to ride, or don’t have a bike but would like to learn the rules of the road you are welcome to participate in the classroom workshop.
  • You must be 18 years or older for the Smart Cycling Class
  • Registration, Signed Waivers and helmets are required. A separate waiver for the YMCA will be required for non-members
  • Bike in good working order is necessary to participate in the drills and ride

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