Cyclists in the Kansas City area have the opportunity to improve their bicycling skills with a number of upcoming courses:
- Bike MS Riding Skills Clinic: This clinic is designed to teach key techniques for cyclists in group riding settings. Communication, dodging obstacles, riding in proximity and emergency stopping techniques are covered. Class space is limited so please reserve your spot today! The clinic will be held at the MS Society office in Kansas City (7611 State Line Road, Suite 100 in Kansas City, MO) on August 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on September 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Traffic Skills 101: This course gives cyclists the confidence needed to ride safely during Bike MS and every day. The course covers bicycle safety, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. Designed for anyone riding a bike, it prepares cyclists for safely sharing the road. Part of this course is in-class, and part of the course is on-bike and on-road. This is an all-day course held at the MS Society office in Kansas City (7611 State Line Road, Suite 100 in Kansas City, MO). It will be offered on August 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
These classes are sponsored by the Kansas City MS Society, and are intended to help cyclists prepare for the Bike MS: Kansas City Ride on September 12th.
You can lead more about the education opportunities at the MS Society web site.