On-Road Cycling Education

Are you interested in bicycle commuting? 

The cycling education programs include presentations and riding courses that individuals, groups, and organizations can participate in.

Presentations can be delivered to a large audience, but the ideal number for a cycling course is between 4 to 10 riders. If you would like to accommodate a larger group, please contact EBC at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Courses are offered at BikeWorks and around town at workplaces, community halls, schools, etc.

Please contact EBC at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 780.433.BIKE to arrange a presentation or course.

Presentations

Introduction to Bicycle Commuting
A one-hour presentation that introduces key information for individuals commuting to work. This presentation covers topics on bike laws, how to ride, where to ride, types of bikes, proper clothing, and commuter gear.

Fee: $25.00 per presentation


Bicycle Commuting Workshop
A one-hour lunch-and-learn workshop in which participants can learn how to plan effective cycling routes and resolving commuting-related hurdles.

Fee: $25.00 per presentation


Courses

Become a member of EBC to enjoy the member discounts on course fees. 

Learn To Ride
This two-hour course is intended for new or beginner cyclists. Topics include balancing, steering, and bicycle safety.

Participant Fees: $15.00 for EBC Members, $20.00 for non-members

Bicycle Family Workshop
This two-hour course is designed specifically for families. The course covers cycling etiquette, bicycle safety, and provides parents and children a space to ask questions and polish their riding.

Participant Fees: $15.00 for EBC Members, $20.00 for nonmembers; Special family rate: $40.00 for 2 adults and 2 children.


Urban Commuting
A four-hour program, the urban commuting course covers traffic interaction, commuter-oriented cycling skills, and route planning. Ideal for organizations and cyclists looking to improve their skills and their commute.

Participant Fees: $40.00 for EBC Members, $50.00 for non-members


CAN-BIKE 2
The only nationally-certified cycling training program in Canada, CAN-BIKE 2 provides a place for experienced cyclists to improve their skills and for professional cyclists to become certified. A typical course runs 16-18 hours and includes cycling theory and a progression of on-road riding, from side streets to main arterials and advanced traffic situations.

Participant Fees: $80.00 for EBC Members, $100.00 for non-members

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BikeWorks South Hours:
(effective May 2, 2012)

Monday: 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday: closed (reserved for bike building, 6pm - 9pm)
Wednesday: 2pm - 8pm
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month reserved for Women and Transgendered persons only, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month open to the general public

BikeWorks North Hours:
Throughout May, BikeWorks North will be operating in limited capacity as we continue renovations. There will be limited bike sales, limited used parts available, and only a limited selection of new parts. For full service, please visit BikeWorks South.
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm


BikeWorks (both locations) is closed for statutory holidays unless otherwise noted. We will be closed on Victoria Day, May 21, 2012.

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Friday May 18, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Gearing Demystified

Derailleurs, shifters and the drivetrain are the focus of this class. Learn how to align and set up derailleurs, replace and tension the cables and how to keep your gears shifting accurately & smoothly.

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Monday, May 21, 2012
1pm-4pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!

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Monday, May 21, 2012
6:00 - 9:00pm
Gearing Demystified

Derailleurs, shifters and the drivetrain are the focus of this class. Learn how to align and set up derailleurs, replace and tension the cables and how to keep your gears shifting accurately & smoothly.

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Sunday May 27, 2012
10am-3pm
Stephie’s Bike Tour for the Stollery

5 km family bike tour and 30 km recreation bike tours as fundraising event for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.

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Monday May May 28, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance - North Shop Edtion

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!

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Friday, June 1, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!

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Monday, June 4, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance - North Shop Edtion

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!

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Friday, June 8, 2012
Meet at Da Capo Caffe (8738 109 St) at 8pm. Depart at 8:30pm. Concert at 9:30pm. Cocktails & live jazz in lobby follows concert.
Bike to the Symphony 2012

Join us for the third annual Bike to the Symphony ride. Tickets on sale now until May 25 for $20 (members, non-members $30 including a new membership). Dress up for the ride or pack your dress or suit and change once we arrive at the Winspear. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Cyclists! Meet at Da Capo Caffe at 8pm for free refreshments, courtesy Da Capo.

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Saturday June 9, 2012 - Sunday June 10, 2012
7:30am
MS Bike Tour

A two day, 185 km roundtrop bike tour from Leduc to Camrose to fundraise for the MS Society of Canada.

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Thursday June 21, 2012 - Sunday June 24, 2012
Bike!Bike! 2012 conference

Bike! Bike! is an annual conference organized by and for not-for-profit community bicycle collectives (such as Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society!) since 2004.

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Tuesday June 26, 2012 - Friday June 29, 2012
Velo-city Global Cycling Planning Conference

The most notable cycling planning conference in the world is coming to Vancouver in June 2012. Velo-city Global is the offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation.

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