Education
Our educational work takes different forms, from our Share the Road public education campaign, to professional workshops, a biennial statewide summit, and bike education classes. Visit our Events page for upcoming education events.
Education Priorities
Bike Walk Connecticut’s education plan is about teaching both adults and children safe cycling skills (on-bike & in classroom) and helping people understand how to share the road responsibly. This plan is implemented via community outreach events, and classes are taught by Bike Walk CT staff, certified League Cycling Instructors (LCI), and with the assistance of volunteers. The following events represent some of the educational opportunities planned in 2019. Additional classes may be available upon request. Although specific 2019 pedestrian-focused events are not yet scheduled, Bike Walk CT does focus on the pedestrian as an important component of our 2019 advocacy priorities.
Bicycle Education for CT’s 4th Grade Elementary School Students
The intent of Bike Walk CT's elementary school program is to seed bicycle education programs in communities across the state with the goal of having them become self-sustaining through local funding, similar to what occurred in South Windsor. Bike Walk CT has infrastructure in-place to instruct 60-75 elementary students per week. Each student receives 6 hours of instruction (in-class & on-bike). Our program includes:
‘Teach the Physical Education Teachers’ Workshop
This 8-hour workshop will familiarize PE teachers with the 4th grade elementary school bicycle education curriculum, and prepare them to work together with League Cycling Instructors to teach elementary school students on-bike skills and also in-classroom bicycle education.
Smart Cycling
This 8-hour Smart Cycling (Traffic Skills 101) workshop is designed to help new and experienced cyclists develop confidence and competence. Students will have instruction about choosing a bicycle, basic parts of a bike, essential equipment, as well as how to safely and comfortably ride your bike in various traffic conditions, terrain and climates. This class is also a prerequisite for attending the League Cycling Instructor Seminar. Bike Walk CT offers this workshop to the general public, as well as LCI candidates.
League Cycling Instructor Seminar (3-day)
The LCI training seminar is designed to certify League Cycling Instructors. The seminar focuses on instructing ‘how to teach’ a Smart Cycling workshop, and it includes both classroom presentation skills/techniques, and on-bike
instruction/demonstration methods. Graduates gain competence in facilitating the Smart Cycling curriculum, both in the classroom and on-bike.
Bicycle Safety Clinics (e.g. rodeos)
Bicycle safety clinics are community outreach events, often partnered with a broader community event. Bike Walk CT
provides bicycles and instruction in a casual and fun environment to sharpen skills on-bike and help the public become more knowledgeable about how to cycle responsibly.
‘Bike To Work’ Day, ‘Discover Connecticut’ Bicycle Tours, other events TBD
Outreach events encourage people to cycle for social fun, as part of their daily lives, recreation, exercise, and all the other benefits. Bike Walk CT promotes Bike To Work state-wide on National Bike To Work day and puts on Discover Connecticut tours in communities throughout the state.
Bicycle Education for CT’s 4th Grade Elementary School Students
The intent of Bike Walk CT's elementary school program is to seed bicycle education programs in communities across the state with the goal of having them become self-sustaining through local funding, similar to what occurred in South Windsor. Bike Walk CT has infrastructure in-place to instruct 60-75 elementary students per week. Each student receives 6 hours of instruction (in-class & on-bike). Our program includes:
- 4 days of 90-minute classes, 3 classes per day, student groups of 20-25 per class.
- League Cycling Instructors & PE teachers working side-by-side to teach students.
‘Teach the Physical Education Teachers’ Workshop
This 8-hour workshop will familiarize PE teachers with the 4th grade elementary school bicycle education curriculum, and prepare them to work together with League Cycling Instructors to teach elementary school students on-bike skills and also in-classroom bicycle education.
Smart Cycling
This 8-hour Smart Cycling (Traffic Skills 101) workshop is designed to help new and experienced cyclists develop confidence and competence. Students will have instruction about choosing a bicycle, basic parts of a bike, essential equipment, as well as how to safely and comfortably ride your bike in various traffic conditions, terrain and climates. This class is also a prerequisite for attending the League Cycling Instructor Seminar. Bike Walk CT offers this workshop to the general public, as well as LCI candidates.
League Cycling Instructor Seminar (3-day)
The LCI training seminar is designed to certify League Cycling Instructors. The seminar focuses on instructing ‘how to teach’ a Smart Cycling workshop, and it includes both classroom presentation skills/techniques, and on-bike
instruction/demonstration methods. Graduates gain competence in facilitating the Smart Cycling curriculum, both in the classroom and on-bike.
Bicycle Safety Clinics (e.g. rodeos)
Bicycle safety clinics are community outreach events, often partnered with a broader community event. Bike Walk CT
provides bicycles and instruction in a casual and fun environment to sharpen skills on-bike and help the public become more knowledgeable about how to cycle responsibly.
‘Bike To Work’ Day, ‘Discover Connecticut’ Bicycle Tours, other events TBD
Outreach events encourage people to cycle for social fun, as part of their daily lives, recreation, exercise, and all the other benefits. Bike Walk CT promotes Bike To Work state-wide on National Bike To Work day and puts on Discover Connecticut tours in communities throughout the state.
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