TRAFFIC SKILLS 101
Course Introduction
The Champaign-Urbana community needs more confident, educated bicyclists! Traffic Skills 101 is not only a great course on its own, but it also serves as the prerequisite to becoming a League Certified Instructor (LCI). Click here for more information on becoming an LCI.
The TS 101 course is 9 hours in total, organized into two parts. Part 1 is a 4.5-hour online course, available for free at bikeed.org. Part 2 is 4.5 hours of on-bike instruction (12pm-4:30pm). This portion covers basic bike handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and a supervised road ride that puts course concepts into practice. The cost for Part 2 is $40. The full course includes the following:
1. The Basics
5. How to Bicycle Safely
If you are interested in participating in a Traffic Skills 101 class, please contact us at cusrtsproject@gmail.com for more information.
The TS 101 course is 9 hours in total, organized into two parts. Part 1 is a 4.5-hour online course, available for free at bikeed.org. Part 2 is 4.5 hours of on-bike instruction (12pm-4:30pm). This portion covers basic bike handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and a supervised road ride that puts course concepts into practice. The cost for Part 2 is $40. The full course includes the following:
1. The Basics
- The Bicycle
- Maintenance
- Clothing and Equipment
- Bicycle Handling
- Sharing Paths and Trails
- Night and Inclement Weather Riding
- Where Should I Ride in the Road?
- Intersections
5. How to Bicycle Safely
- How to Avoid Crashes
- Hazard Avoidance
- 5 Layers of Safety
If you are interested in participating in a Traffic Skills 101 class, please contact us at cusrtsproject@gmail.com for more information.
