July 21 CyclingSavvy course

[Pam Bikes]

The last email from Will where he talks about fear of drivers and dicey roads makes me a little sad b/c it seems like people are getting discouraged from riding to some places.  Of course, I have a healthy respect for large vehicles, inattentive drivers, blind curves, etc.  But that's why I teach CyclingSavvy.  I've learned how to make myself as visible, relevant and predictable as possible by using lots of situational awareness and communication.  I'll be teaching July 21 from 4-7 EDT.  If you're undecided whether to register, let me know and I'll send you the link.  Listen for a few minutes and you can decide whether to listen to the rest.  I know it's helped me ride wherever I want to ride.  Let me know if you have any questions.  

[Paul Lamontagne]

I’m basically a lurker on this group having joined a few months ago. I own a couple of Rivendell bicycles and enjoy some of the discussions in the group. I say a lurker in that my bikes have mostly been built by Rivendell and I’m not particularly interested in changing things much, as many of you seem to do.

I want to add to Pam’s post about CyclingSavvy and how great a resource it is for me.

I just completed the CyclingSavvy 3-Part Workshop in Milford, OH last weekend, the first part being the class that Pam is teaching.  The information provided and techniques taught are going to make me a safer and better cyclist (and driver) as I put into practice the techniques they teach. I consider myself lucky to have stumbled upon their website a few months ago. They have provided me information and techniques that years of riding, including bike club membership, has not provided.

You can start with the free Essentials course if you can’t attend Pam’s virtual class. For slightly more than the price of a new Brooks B17 saddle, you can attend a 3-Part Workshop AND sign up for their Ride Awesome Membership which gives you LIFETIME access to 3 premium courses. Plus Ride Awesome Members can attend occasional virtual talks on various cycling topics.  I’m finding that lifetime course access is an important way for me to review safe practices and keep that information fresh as I ride.

I’m really enthused by the CyclingSavvy program. I hope my enthusiasm helps someone start/continue their bicycle safety training in whatever form works for them. 

Paul Lamontagne

On Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 5:03 PM Pam Bikes <pamlike...@gmail.com> wrote:

The last email from Will where he talks about fear of drivers and dicey roads makes me a little sad b/c it seems like people are getting discouraged from riding to some places.  Of course, I have a healthy respect for large vehicles, inattentive drivers, blind curves, etc.  But that's why I teach CyclingSavvy.  I've learned how to make myself as visible, relevant and predictable as possible by using lots of situational awareness and communication.  I'll be teaching July 21 from 4-7 EDT.  If you're undecided whether to register, let me know and I'll send you the link.  Listen for a few minutes and you can decide whether to listen to the rest.  I know it's helped me ride wherever I want to ride.  Let me know if you have any questions.  

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[Pam Bikes]

Thanks for the enthusiasm Paul!  Aside from my Riv, CyclingSavvy has been a game changer for me.  I used to think I rode eerywhere but was riding about 3,000 miles a year.  Now I ride anywhere from 6-9,000 miles/year.  All the miles add up.