Bike to Work 101

In an effort to get more people on bicycles, there will be FREE classes to learn how to commute to work and maintain your bicycle.
We believe you will feel safer and more confident on the road after these classes. Have friends interested? Bring them too!

Bike to Work 101
Bike to Work organizer and certified League Cycling Instructor Angela Dalton is hosting a 2-hour session regarding tips and tricks for commuting to work; covering traffic safety rules and practices that will help you navigate the busy streets with motor vehicles and other users of the road. There are multiple days and time to fit your schedule. This class is geared to anyone interested in reducing their chances of injury and learning to share the road. For those coming early or staying late, an extra hands-on tire-changing lesson is sure to take away your fears about getting to work in the event of a flat.

Bike Maintenance 101
Experienced mechanics from around the city are offering you an opportunity to learn about the basics. Classes are geared toward beginners, but even the veterans may want to brush up on their technique.
Please contact one of the Bike to Work Coordinators if your city has an event they want listed here!

April

Thursday April 3rd
Bike to Work 101
Wallace State Office Building at East 9th and Grand Avenue. Des Moines
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by State Employees Health and Recreation Committee (SEHARC).
Friday April 4th
Bike to Work 101
Downtown Des Moines Public Library 11a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by DriveTimeDesMoines.org
Tuesday April 8th
Bike to Work 101
300 E. Locust St., Metro Waste Authority, Des Moines
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by DriveTimeDesMoines.org
Thursday April 24th
Bike to Work 101
700 Locust Suite 100, Des Moines
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by DriveTimeDesMoines.org
Friday April 25th
Bike to Work 101
RDG Planning and Design
300 Grand Avenue Des Moines
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by RDG Planning and Design
Friday May 2nd
Beginning Bicycle Commuter Class workshop
This class is specifically geared toward women, yet it is open to the public.
It will focus on the basics of bike commuting, including how to get started. The goal is to demystify bicycles and help remove barriers to cycling. The class is free and limited to 15.
Iowa City Bike Library
408 E. College St. Iowa City
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Iowa City Bike Library
To reserve a spot, e-mail iowacitybikelibrary@gmail.com or stop by.

This workshop is the first in a series of four

May

Friday May 2nd
Bike to Work 101
Metro Waste Authority
300 E. Locust St. Des Moines
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by DriveTimeDesMoines.org
Thursday May 3rd
Bike Maintenance 101
Barr Bike and Fitness - Clive
710 NW 86th
9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Barr Bike and Fitness (Class size is limited, RSVP at 223-6111)
Thursday May 7th
Commuting 101
Bike World - Ames
126 S. 3rd Street
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Bike World -Ames and the Ames Police Department (please RSVP at 515-233-3307)
Thursday May 8th
Bike Maintenance 101
Bike World - Des Moines
2929 Merle Hay Road
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Bike World (Class size is limited, RSVP at 255-7047)
Monday May 12th
Bike Maintenance 101
Rasmussen Bicycle Shop
301 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
7:00-8:00 p.m
Sponsored by Rasmussen Bicycle Shop (Class size is limited; call 277-2636 to reserve a spot.)
Thursday May 15th
2008 Bike Maintenance Thursday
Check out the Events and Commute Discount pages for for additional bike maintenance specials and classes.
Thursday May 17th
Bike Maintenance 101
Barr Bike and Fitness - Clive
710 NW 86th
9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Barr Bike and Fitness (Class size is limited, RSVP at 223-6111)

Please contact one of the Bike to Work Coordinators if your city has an event they want listed here!