Paul Smeulders ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: .... (Paul's scholarly tome snipped) ... > -----Original Message----- > From: mark smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 5:42 PM > Subject: Re: OBC Infiltrates CfSC > >>"Anyone can acquire the road cycling skills in a few evenings >>of training through nationally sanctioned CAN-BIKE courses. The only >>prerequisite is the ability to ride a bicycle. >>For children, instruction covers basic bicycle handling skills, safety, >>maintenance, and equipment. For older children, >>instruction includes correct positioning among traffic, how to make >>vehicular-style left turns, and how to anticipate >>and avoid risky situations." >> >>quote from Avery Burdett http://www.magma.ca/~ocbc/
I'm relieved to find that what I wrote in 1994 still holds good, (but please don't quote my 1974 stuff :-) ). It was written in response to the "wear-a-helmet-and-you'll-be-safe" movement. Taking Can-Bike is not the only way to become a skilled cyclist (If it is, my whole family is in trouble.) Also it is not necessarily the best way. It is a first step though. I also understand that by taking Can-Bike II training you can call yourself a Can-Bike instructor. I think having some instructors that are not certified is an issue. -- Avery Burdett Ottawa, Ontario ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [email protected] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
