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Savvy Cyclist Class at Bike New York

Saturday, August 12, 9 am to 5 pm. Recycle-A-Bicycle Queens Shop Fifth Street at 46th Avenue, Long Island CitySavvy Cyclist Class

Saturday, August 12, 9 am to 5 pm.
Recycle-A-Bicycle Queens Shop

Fifth Street at 46th Avenue, Long Island City

Savvy Cyclist Class

Bike New York’s Savvy Cyclist Class

Would-be cyclists daunted by the challenges of riding in New York City can
bolster their confidence and sharpen their skills in this FREE one-day class
for adults courtesy of Bike New York.

Ideal for beginning or re-beginning cyclists as well as riders accustomed to
bike paths and back roads, this hands-on class teaches terminology,
maintenance, repair, and how to ride in city traffic. Participants receive
literature and accessories to ensure continued safe and enjoyable riding.

Free registration at www.bikenewyork.org or by contacting Bike New York’s
Bicycle Education Program Manager, Rich Conroy, at richc@bikenewyork.org or
212-932-2453 x 159.

Other times:
This one-day class will be offered three times in the coming months:
August 12, September 9, or October 14 (all Saturdays)
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Bike New York is a non-profit organization that promotes and encourages
bicycling and bicycle safety education through education, public events, and
collaboration with community and government organizations. Proceeds from Bike
New York support the Five Boro Bike Tour, the Harlem Valley Rail Ride, the Twin
Lights Ride, Bike New York’s Bicycle Education Program, and other non-profit
organizations such as Recycle-A-Bicycle and the New York City Department of
Transportation’s Traffic
Safety Program. For more information on Bike New York’s rides and programs,
visit www.bikenewyork.org.

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Aaron Naparstek is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Streetsblog. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Naparstek's journalism, advocacy and community organizing work has been instrumental in growing the bicycle network, removing motor vehicles from parks, and developing new public plazas, car-free streets and life-saving traffic-calming measures across all five boroughs. He was also one of the original cast members of the "War on Cars" podcast. You can find more of his work on his website.

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