The below classes are being taught be retired police officer Frank Plunkett, (LCI# 1794) who I had the pleasure of working with last year on the NJBIKESChOOL pilot program. Spots are still available for both classes.
Traffic Skills 101
Date: April 28, May 5, and May 8
Instructor: Frank Plunkett
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Fee: $50.00
Description: Gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. This course includes four hours of classroom instruction and five hours of hands on and on bike instruction including a road ride of under five miles in the Cherry Hill area. Classroom portion will take place on two consecutive Wednesday evenings. Outdoor portion will take place on Saturday, weather permitting. Instructors are certified by the League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org. Equipment Required: Bicycle in good working condition, properly fitted helmet, pad, pen , or pencil.
To register for this course, contact:
Cherry Hill Department of Recreation
Phone: 856-665-6500
Signup required in advance? Yes
Special signup instructions: Questions about the course should be directed to the instructor, Frank Plunkett, LCI #1794 at lci1794@gmail.com
Equipment required: Bicycle, helmet, pad, pen or pencil.
Kids and Bikes 101
Date: April 7, 14 & 21, 2010 1 hour 6-7 pm each day.
Instructor: Frank Plunkett
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Fee: $20.00
Description: This course is designed for parents of young children. The course provides information on safe riding skills and the most common causes of children's bicycling accidents. This course will also teach parents to perform a bicycle safety check, helmet fitting, and bike sizing. This course is a classroom presentation with hands on activities for Kids and parents during the third one hour session. There are three one hour sessions over three weeks. Instructors are certified by the League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org. Equipment required: Pad, pen or pencil, Kids, bicycles and helmets. Note: Children may attend all sessions however it is recommended that they not attend the first session as this will be a classroom session geared to adults/parents.
To register for this course, contact:
Cherry Hill Department of Recreation
Phone: 856-665-6500
Signup required in advance? Yes
Special signup instructions: Contact Cherry Hill Department of Recreation Questions about the course should be directed to the instructor, Frank Plunkett, LCI #1794 at fplunk@comcast.net.
Equipment required: Pad, pen or pencil, helmets and bicycles for kids.
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