Thursday, May 5, 2016
Lincoln Building, 421 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR 97204 (Room Williamette)
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12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

On Thursday, May 5, three simultaneous workshops will be held at three different Multnomah County Buildings from 12pm - 1pm:

  • Lincoln Buiding 421 SW Oak Street Portland Oregon 97204 (Room Williamette)
  • Yeon 1600/1620 SE 190th Ave Portland Oregon 97233 (Room TBA)
  • Multnomah Building 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland Oregon 97214 (Bike Cage in the Parking Garage)
Join us for this free and public introductory cycling class hosted by Bicycle Transportation Alliance! At this workshop, learn about bike laws, skills, basic gear, and basic maintenance. This is a great introductory class for people who are new to bicycling or interested in learning more about how to enjoy safe bike commuting in all seasons. Experienced commuters are encouraged to attend and share their tips with fellow riders.
 
Topics covered at the workshop will include:
  • Basics of riding – laws, traffic signals and signs, how to handle bike lanes, bike boxes, tracks, and sidewalks
  • Skills – hand signals, turning, sharing the lane, and changing lanes
  • Choosing gear – bikes, helmets, lights, locks, accessories, cold and rain gear, carrying kids and cargo
  • Route planning – resources and taking bicycles on transit
  • Q&A – answers to questions from new or experienced riders

This is an inclusive event and everyone is invited including everyone from the public. Bring your family and friends! 

RSVP is not required.

Bicyclist commuting on a road bike