The mission of the NY Bicycling Coalition is to provide a coherent, credible voice for the interests of all bicyclists and pedestrians in the state. To that end, we work on a number of projects that include safety and education programming, promotion of national programs such as Safe Routes to School and the development of local cycling initiatives with our annual Events Calendar.

Traffic Skills 101 (formerly Road I) Classes

The League of American Bicyclists education program is the only nationally-recognized bicycling education program with certified instructors. Its hallmark is on-the-road training with an emphasis on learning to ride safely and effectively in all conditions of road and traffic. The Traffic Skills 101 nine-hour certification course gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age 14, this fast-paced course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.

Albany, NY

Traffic Skills 101

Dates: June 23, 30 and July 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Claire Nolan
Location: University at Albany Downtown Campus, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
Fee: $40.00 includes materials
Notes: Advance registration required. Please register by June 20 (see contact information below). Open to all cyclists ages 14 and older. Bicycle, lights and helmet required. Rain or shine!
To register for this course, contact Claire Nolan at (518) 209-6477 or cbnolou@yahoo.com.

Cooperstown, NY

Traffic Skills 101

Dates: The course will be offered in three sections. Each section consists of a Friday evening (6-9 p.m.) class and a Saturday (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.) class. Please choose one section:
Section 1 will be held on June 18 and 19.
Section 2 will be held on July 16 and 17.
Section 3 will be held on August 13-14.
Instructor: Dennis Savoie
Location: Bassett Hall Chapel, Beaver Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Fee: $40.00 includes materials
Notes: Advance registration required. Open to all cyclists ages 14 and older. Bicycle, lights and helmet required. Rain or shine!
To register for this course, contact Denis Savoie at (607) 547-5334 or densav@verizon.net.