Bicycling 101: Training for Long Bike Rides - Online Video Class

Do you want to learn valuable bike safety skills and useful tips on how to prepare and train for long bike rides? Join the LA County Bicycle Coalition for a 1-hour virtual session (via Zoom), Bicycling 101: Training for Long Bike Rides, presented by Metro’s Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program. Learn the following from an experienced cyclist: where to start, how to develop a training plan, what you’ll need for a long ride, and more!

Participants who complete a class feedback survey will also be mailed a FREE pre-loaded TAP card and additional Metro-branded goodies (shipping limited to addresses in LA County).

We encourage attendees to participate from the comfort and safety of your own homes, as we are all doing our part to practice social distancing while staying connected to one another. Once you are registered, we will send you information on how to join the class online.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required to guarantee a minimum number of participants. Register now to guarantee your spot! Once you are registered, we will send you a confirmation email and more info on how to join the class online.

Check out these other class options:

Virtual Classes (English)

• Bike Maintenance: Fix-A-Flat - February 10
• Bicycling 101: Group Riding - February 15
• Bicycling 101: Night Riding - February 17
• Bike Share 101: Bike Safety Basics - February 26

Community Rides

• BEST Ride: Leimert Park to Biddy Mason Memorial Park (Self-Guided)

Who Should Sign-Up:

If you know how to ride a bike, but may be uncomfortable using a bike for long-distance travel. This class covers planning for long bike rides with an engaging and interactive presentation.

This event is made possible by Metro Los Angeles and LACBC.

Metro's Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program currently offers bike classes at 4 different levels—Bicycling 101 and 1, 2, 3. If you are interested in taking classes at the next level or joining a community bike ride, check out the full event calendar. For more info on how to ride a bike in LA County, visit metro.net/gobike.

The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that works to make all communities in LA County healthy, safe, and fun places to ride a bike through advocacy, education, and outreach.