I teach one or two of these classes each year, and would urge anyone working with kids - that includes up to high school, I'd say - to attend one of theses classes. If you are a parent, scout leader, after-school or summer program leader, help with bike rodeos, volunteer with a group concerned with child safety, help with youth bike rides, or otherwise want to help kids be safer and better bicyclists, this is a great class.
Even if you are already a fantastic adult bicyclist that can ride anywhere or under any conditions, this class will help you understand how kids see traffic and when they are ready to learn certain skills. I learned a lot about cognitive and physical development by taking and teaching the class over the years. It's free (unless you have to travel to another city), and people have actually come from other states to participate, so we are lucky to have this opportunity so close by. Every year someone asks me when the classes are going to be, usually the week after the last one of the season. Please pass this notice on to others in your social or professional networks that might be interested. For more information or to register for one of the workshops, contact Larry Corsi at [email protected] Please see the linked flyer [pdf]<http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/vehicle/bicycle/docs/tsb-brochure.pdf>to learn more about the workshops. http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/vehicle/bicycle/docs/tsb-brochure.pdf Robbie Webber WisDOT is hosting Teaching Safe Bicycling courses. These are one-day trainings in a Train the Trainer-style workshop. We need participants for these upcoming training courses or courses will be cancelled – which will be a great loss. So, please encourage your staff, community leaders, and citizens to attend one of these *free* upcoming sessions. This is an excellent course that focuses on: • Understanding the Child Bicyclist • How Bicycle Crashes Happen • Hands-on Demonstration: Teaching Bike Safety to Children • Bicycle Ride: Community's Accommodations and Hazard Identification • Working Together Locally for Successful Bike Safety Programs *La Crosse ****The sign-up deadline for the La Crosse session is *Monday, April 22nd*. *** *Saturday, April 27th, 2013* *Milwaukee* *Saturday, May 4th, 2013* *Appleton* *Saturday May 4th, 2013* *Fitchburg* *Saturday May 11th, 2013* *Stevens Point* *Saturday May 11th , 2013*
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