Anyone Can Be A Bike Commuter (Really!)
A lunchtime bike commuting workshop is being offered free on Thurs March 12 at 12:30 in the Dorchester House Multi-Purpose Room. Light Lunch Provided.
The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike), Massachusetts' statewide bicycling education and advocacy group, is offering a one-hour workshop on the basics of commuting by bike and bike safety. This workshop is intended for people who are not currently bike commuters and are interesting in learning more. MassBike also offers more extensive training, both on- and off-bike, for people who want to take the next step.
The workshop covers:
Why commute by bicycle
Equipment - how to choose the right bike and gear
Choosing the best route
Getting started
Riding safely in traffic: the law is on your side!
Preventing theft of equipment
Cycling at night
Cycling in bad weather
Winter cycling
If you are interested in scheduling a training at your workplace, contact Shane Jordan, Director of Education and Outreach, at (617) 542-2453 or by e-mail. Scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
The March 12 Bike Commuting Workshop is from 12:30pm – 1:30pm,
at Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester MA 02122
and is sponsored by Dorchester House's Sustainability Team, DotWell, and the Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition.
Please visit www.dehc.org to learn more.
It was a very successful workshop!
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