Bike to Work Skills Courses
Courses
- Full-day Bike Skills Courses
- One-hour Safety Workshops
- Kids courses for Schools
- CanBike 2 (on request)
1. Full-Day Bike to Work Skills Course
Our Can-Bike II certified instructors teach you how to ride safely and with confidence in this full-day course. Register Now!
Learn to bike to work safely and confidently.
The Bike to Work Skills Course takes you through all of the most common traffic situations you’ll face on your commute. It also provides you with the tips you need to make cycle commuting a fun and regular part of your life.
This 7.5 hour course combines classroom and on-road training and is designed for participants aged 18 and over.
Course Description Back to Top–Register
A 7.5 hour course that combines classroom and on-road training and is taught by nationally certified cycling instructors. It is intended to build traffic cycling proficiency for adults who want to ride to work.
You will learn how to:
- Ride comfortably and safely in heavy traffic
- Manoeuvre your bike effectively
- Fit your bike properly and do your own bike safety check
- Be prepared to ride at night and in the rain
- Choose equipment and clothing
- Route planning
The day is comprised of in class and on-road training, with an easily-paced 12 km route around Victoria’s core.
Morning:
- Classroom: traffic theory, bike fit, cadence and gearing, helmet fit
- Parking Lot: bike inspection, bike-handling exercises
Afternoon:
- Classroom: traffic theory, review of on-road ride
- On-Road: a 12 km ride through traffic, with frequent stops to debrief
- Classroom: lighting, reflectivity, riding in the rain, route planning, clothing & gear, Q&A
An Introductory course is also available for those that are getting back into cycling after a long hiatus, are a bit wobbly, or scared - or all of the above!
What To Bring Back to Top–Register
- Your commuting bike, in safe working condition*
- Bike lock
- Helmet (of course!)
- Bag lunch & snacks for the road ride
- Full water bottle(s)
- Raingear or other appropriate clothing for the weather (layers are good)
*NOTE: It is very important that your bike is in safe and good working condition. If it is deemed unsafe to ride, you will not be allowed to participate in the ‘on-road’ component of the day. If in doubt, visit your neighbourhood bike shop.
At the class you will receive:
- Bike Sense: BC’s Bicycle Operator’s Manual
- Victoria Cycling Map (2004 edition)
- Commuter Guide, containing valuable information on route-planning, clothing, equipment, bike fit, etc.
- BC Transit bus tickets
For more information contact marsha@biketowork.ca.
Dates & Locations*Back to Top–Register
- Saturday May 5, 2012
- Sunday May 6, 2012
- Sunday May 13, 2012
- Saturday May 19, 2012
- Sunday May 20, 2012 - Intro Course**
- Saturday June 9, 2012
- Sunday June 10, 2012
- Sunday June 24, 2012 - Intro Course**
- Saturday June 30, 2012
**For those who are extremely nervous or not been on a bike for quite a while!
*All courses will be held downtown unless otherwise noted.
*Intro course for those who are really nervous or haven’t ridden a bike for a while! Must be able to ride a bike!
Please Register using the on-line form.
If you have any questions, please contact marsha@biketowork.ca. or call 250-920-5775 (please note that phone calls may not be returned as quickly as email).
Downtown Classes
- Location: 103-3450 Uptown Blvd.(In Uptown Shopping Centre)
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (please arrive by 8:45 am)
The actual cost to put on the course is $100 per person, but we change only $30 to you. The course is partially sponsored this year by the CRD Traffic Safety Commission and the University of Victoria, Uptown Centre. The $30 fee is due the Monday before your course to hold your spot
Age Restriction Back to Top–Register
You must be at least 18 years old to take this course.
Cost & Deposit Back to Top–Register
We require your $30 fee by the Monday in advance of your course
- The $30 fee must be in the form of a cheque or cash (no credit cards - sorry.)
- Cheques should be made payable to the "Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society"
- In order to complete your registration, payment must be received at the latest by 5pm on the Monday before your class.
- If you need to cancel your spot, you must do so by 5 pm on the Monday before your class for a refund
- If we have to cancel a class, we will notify you by 5 pm on the Wednesday before your class, and return your fee.
Please mail your deposit to:
Bike to Work Victoria
PO Box 8837
Victoria BC
V8W 3S3
Bike Skills Courses for your Workplace
We offer full-day Bike Skills Courses for employees at the workplace. Please Contact marsha@biketowork.ca 250-920-5775 for more information.
- Can-Bike II Course (offered on Request)
Description of Instructor Position & Training (pdf)
Bike to Work Victoria is looking for more Skills Course instructors. This is a very meaningful opportunity to assist people to make a transition to SAFE commuter cycling. A pre-requisite course to the Bike Skills Course is the in-depth Can-Bike II training. This unique training opportunity is also great for people interested in obtaining information/ skills acquisition for more safe & comfortable commuter cycling.
Cost $250. (Refundable after meeting specific requirement.*)
* course cost will be refunded if you pass CanBike ll with 90% in both written and on road, take and pass our Skills course instructors course and agree to teach a number of our courses - tbd)
For more information about the Can-Bike II course.
