CLASSES OFFERED BY OTHER INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS

Classes in Illinois offered by the League of American Bicyclists
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Classes in Indiana offered by the League of American Bicyclists
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Build Your Own Bike class, Bike Mechanics workshops, Women's Shop Night
Various dates and times, new sessions starting continuously
Location: West Town Bikes, Chicago
Cost: varies (some free)
Contact: Alex Wilson

Park Tool single-session repair classes
Four-hour classes take place on various dates
Location: Amling's Cycle, 8140 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles
Cost: $75
Contact: Amling's 847/692-4240

DISCLAIMER: The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation neither endorses nor takes responsibility for the quality of classes offered by others. We offer this information as a service to Chicagoland bicyclists. If you would like to add your class to the list, please contact ouroffice manager at 312-427-3325 ext. 239.


FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CHILDREN

We have two programs, the Bicycling Ambassadors and Safe Routes to School, which specialize in teaching bicycling skills and safety to children.

During the summer months, Mayor Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors promote bicycling safety throughout the city of Chicago. Working face-to-face with kids and teens, the Bicycling Ambassadors provide the following services:

• Helmet fittings
• Bicycle safety checks
• Presentations on how to avoid car-bike crashes
• Demonstrations of CTA bus bike-carrying racks
• Distribution of safety materials and bike maps
• Helping nonbikers or novice bikers to bicycle more
• Teaching Chicagoans how to bike to work or school
• Instruction to motorists and bike riders on the use of bike lanes
• Presentation at schools, summer camps and CAPS meetings

The Safe Routes to School program works with parents, school staff, community leaders and government agencies to identify barriers to walking and bicycling, and remove those barriers with innovative solutions. We will work with your community to:

• Assess the need for drop-off restrictions around the school
• Identify routes currently safe and those that may need improvements
• Install bicycling facilities
• Encourage parents to sign the "Pace Car Pledge" and help calm traffic by driving the speed limit
• Train teachers and parents how to teach traffic safety
• Organize neighbors to bike and walk together in riding and walking "school buses"

For more information on these programs, visit their Web pages:

Safe Routes to School
Mayor Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors

Instructors wanted.
If you've interest in becoming a certified bicycling instructor, we encourage you to contact the League of American Bicyclists.