Hartford CT Bike Commuter Class 101, March 18th

Considering Commuting Join us for Hartford area Lunch & Learn... March 18th

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Has commuting always been on your agenda; but had questions about logistics.

Please join us March 18th at the Taking Care Center, Downtown Hartford for a free 1 hour informational session.

Highlights being:
Choosing a route including multi modal options*
What gear will I need
Bike Buddies
*Weather pending: a demonstration will be offered on the use of bike racks on CT Transit buses.

Bike Commuter Class 101
Wednesday, March 18th– 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
The Taking Care Center

• Bikes:
Brief description of the best types of bikes to use for commuting.
• Find a route/find a buddy:
Which roads to ride and how do you decide where to ride on that road? Where to “park” your
bike. How do traffic laws apply to the commuter?
• Equipment:
How to carry all you’ll need, what type of back pack or pannier, what to put in them. Also, tool
kits and what to bring on the road with you, lights & mirrors, locks and how to use them.
• Post ride hygiene:
Showers and the alternatives.
• CT Transit Buses:
How DO you use those bike racks?
Class presented by LCI licensed
instructors: Larry Campagna,
Karen Franzen & Alice Shea
Space is limited, so please respond toccba.outreach@yahoo.com

Sorry to have only joined the discussion forum today, but this sounded near and dear to where I live and work. My 1-2x per week semi-commute (drive half way and ride the rest) takes me from Bloomfield to Wallingford by car and Wallingford to New Haven by bike. If anyone else travels this route or wants to just chat - chime in!

Sorry you couldn't make it. Better than expected turn out for our 1st Commuting Class. More to be held and posted.

If you haven't yet been introduced to www.mapmyride.com; I'd recommend joining and performing a search for other route options and possible ride buddies. I'll check my commuting buddy list and if anyone fits the bill, I'll forward under email reply.

Our "unofficial" girls group has been offering informal workshops (last week was nutrition, conducted by a Yale/New Haven Med Resident).

Our girls only rides will be offered in Wethersfield, Glastonbury and SWindsor.

If any of the above interests; feel free to "post" or email.