Urban Cycling Day 2: On-Road Skills & Traffic Practice

Ready to feel more comfortable riding with traffic and navigating the road?

This on-bike session gives participants the chance to apply traffic concepts, practice key riding skills, and build confidence riding on city streets.

Electric bikes welcome!

You’ll work in small groups with certified instructors to improve bike handling, hazard avoidance, and everyday riding skills for streets and shared paths.

All participants will receive a free pair of bike lights.

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What we’ll cover:

• Bike handling, hazard avoidance, and emergency maneuvers
• Observation, signaling, and scanning techniques for traffic
• Riding confidently on neighborhood streets and paths

Part 1: Parking Lot Practice (3 hours)

We’ll group participants by experience level and practice on-bike drills in a controlled, car-free space. You’ll practice bike handling, balance, hazard-avoidance skills, and more.

Break:

We’ll take a half hour in between part 1 and 2 for a break— please feel free to bring a lunch!

Part 2: On-Road Group Ride (2 hours)

Once foundational skills are built, instructors will lead you out on nearby streets and paths to apply them in real riding conditions. You'll practice merging, lane positioning, and riding alongside cars with confidence in a supportive group environment.

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Important Notes & Requirements

• This is not a learn-to-ride class. Participants must already be comfortable balancing, pedaling, and steering.
• Open to riders ages 15+.
• Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and participating.

What to bring:

• A functional bicycle
• Helmet
• Water and lunch/snacks
• Sunscreen and layers

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This workshop is funded by the City of Hayward’s Active Transportation Education and Promotion Program, which is supported by the “California Climate Investments” program.