Bicycling Seminars for the Workplace How to safely enjoy cycling to work or for fun

Introduction Cycling is making a come-back. There are more cyclists now than ever before. In fact, cycling is the second most popular year-round activity on the Canadian prairies (walking is number one). Sixty percent of us own bikes and one out of every two of us rides regularly. Seventy percent of us would ride bikes to work, if we knew how to do it safely and enjoyably. An hour spent learning the principles of safe and effective cycling could lead to a lifetime of enjoyment and health, and reduced stress in the workplace. Our 45 - 90 minute sessions are designed to introduce adults to the most important concepts of riding safely and enjoyably in traffic. Each session provides tips on buying a bicycle, fitting and maintaining your bicycle, traffic techniques and injury prevention. Learn how to find the right helmet (and make sure it works), save your knees, prevent muscle burn, avoid common traffic conflicts, and beat weather-related problems. Discover new possibilities for getting the most out of cycling. Bicycling seminars are ideal for staff meetings staff social events lunchtime seminars workplace health and safety programs employee educational programs While no substitute for a complete CAN-BIKE course on bicycle handling skills, the workplace seminar is an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of riding to work or for recreation. It provides concrete knowledge that you can apply on your next ride and the motivation to broaden your cycling horizons. Each seminar is presented by a certified Canadian Cycling Association CAN-BIKE cycling skills instructor. Program Goals The basic goals of each seminar are to introduce adults to bicycle safety and traffic technique to improve adults' knowledge of how to ride safely on the road to improve adults' knowledge of how their bicycles work to improve adults' knowledge of the health, recreation and transportation benefits of cycling Each seminar responds to the particular needs of the participants. Different groups have different interests. Participants' interests are assessed at the beginning of the seminar and the presentation is adjusted accordingly. There is ample time for questions, and instructors are available to address specific concerns following the seminar. Program Outline Seminar (45 - 90 minutes) (Content may differ slightly depending on the length of seminar) Selecting and fitting a bicycle Different bicycles for different cycling Getting the bike that's right for you Proper bicycle fit Bicycle care and safety inspection Bicycle safety checklist Regular maintenance Basic tools no bike owner should be without Helmet selection and use Buying your helmet Fitting and wearing your helmet When to wear your helmet How to get your kids to use a helmet Traffic techniques The five basic principles of traffic cycling Cyclists' rights and responsibilities Changing lanes safely Handling intersections Beating the weather Keeping your body going Cycling opportunities in Saskatchewan and beyond Classroom Requirements Meeting room large enough to permit a clear view of the front; blackboard and chalk, or whiteboard and felt markers; overhead projector (optional); space for one bicycle.

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