Courses
Traffic Cycling Skills, for adults
Increase adult cycling skills and awareness of cycling issues. Learn a cyclist’s rights and responsibilities under the Highway Traffic Act, and how to avoid accidents from occurring when riding in traffic. The aim of this course is to help adults feel more comfortable cycling with motor vehicle traffic. This course includes classroom instruction, skills drills, and practice rides putting the skills learned into practice on the road. Skills addressed include: proper helmet fitting, signaling, where to ride on the road, glance back, and trip planning.
Next Date: TBA
If you would like to arrange a Traffic Cycling Skills course for a group (3+) at another time, please contact us by phone (613)453-0440, or email info@cyclekingston.ca.
One-on-one Ride Along (FREE)
Do you want to cycle to work but aren’t sure of the best route to take or how to navigate particular intersections? One of our cycling instructors will accompany you on your trip to help you make the journey comfortably. We can also offer one-on-one cycling skills worshops if you are unsure of the rules of the road. This service is free but considerable time investment is often required and donations are appreciated. Please call (613)453-0440 or email info@cyclekingston.ca to arrange this service.
Savvy Cycling, kids aged 10-14 ($20)
A fun and interactive way to learn cycling skills, the purpose of this course is to teach cycling safety as well as spark excitement about cycling as a healthy way to get around. This course includes practice drills and on-road sessions. Skills learned include: proper helmet and bicycle fit, straight line riding, turning and signaling, where to ride on the road, glance back, and trip planning.
A course registration form must be completed and mailed to Cycle Kingston along with payment. If you are registering 10 days or less before a scheduled course, please contact Cycle Kingston before submitting your registration form. Click here to download the course registration form.
Next Date: TBA
Safe Cycling Clinics, kids aged 6-14
We offer clinics in schoolyards and at camps around Kingston for kids of all ages. Kids are taught safe cycling tips, and participate in some fun cycling skills drills with our Cycling Ambassadors.
About Cycle Kingston
Cycle Kingston is a grassroots, registered Canadian charity whose mandate is to promote and encourage cycling in Kingston through education and public outreach.
Our focus is on making cycling education available to as many people as possible by using different methods (such as courses, class presentations, media advertising, etc.) so that people will become empowered to learn to ride safely and more inclined to make the choice to cycle.
Membership
Cycle Kingston membership is just $5. By joining, you help us keep issues that matter to cyclists as part of the discussion on a growing and evolving Kingston.
It doesn't hurt that you also get some sweet savings at several great bike shops around town as part of he deal. See our Membership Page for more details.
Sponsors
Funding provided by:
- The ontario Trillim Foundation
- Active2010
- Government of Ontario
- Service Canada
- The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
- Unity Savings and Credit Union
Contact Cycle Kingston
Email: info@cyclekingston.ca
Cycle Kingston,
P.O. Box 1002 Stn. Main Kingston,
Kingston ON, K7L 4X8
Donations
CYCLE Kingston is a non-profit registered charity. Please consider making a donation to help with our cycling education and awareness campaigns. Follow the link below to make a donation.
