Class Dates and Times

Program Dates: Sessions are held on consecutive Wednesdays, starting May 6th
Time: Each class session lasts approximately 2.5 hours, beginning at 5:45pm. In case of inclement weather, a makeup class will be scheduled. for June 10

Meeting Site: Historic Fort Snelling

What to Bring

• Road bike with "drop" handlebars – Compulsory

• CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) approved biking helmet – Compulsory

• Medical information and ID

• Cycling shoes (use running or cross training shoes with the stiffest soles possible if you don't have specific cycling shoes)

• Rain jacket (optional)

• Water, snack (optional)

• Spare tube, tire levers, and frame pump (if you have them)

• Eye protection

Training Schedule

Session 1: Bike handling skills, group riding etiquette, intro to drafting, easy contact drills

Session 2: More bike handling skills, more contact drills, pacelines

Session 3: Pacelines, cornering, braking, more contact drills

Session 4: Pacelines, echelons, climbing and descending

Session 5: Pacelines, group sprints, practice racing

Safety

• You must wear a CPSC approved helmet whenever you're on your bike (even if it isn't moving).

• Follow your instructor's directions.Your bicycle must be in good working order. If you have any doubts at all, have a bike shop check it out.

• The roads you will be riding on are open to traffic, although traffic will usually be pretty light. Inform your instructor if you stop to rest, leave early, etc.

• The coaches have the right to exclude any student from any activity if they feel the student cannot perform that activity safely.

Refund Policy

If we cannot match you with a group, you will receive a refund. Refunds up to first day of class.

Cancellations

Cancellations are rare. If and when a cancellation occurs, it will be done on the session day. Your instructors will contact you via email.

Missing Class

Each session builds on and refines skills learned in the previous lesson. Naturally, you’re encouraged to attend all the sessions. Please contact st.paul.bicycle.racing.club@gmail.com or your assigned lead coach if you are unable to attend a session.

More Information

Still have questions? Do you simply want to talk to a real person before you commit? If so, contact via email: st.paul.bicycle.racing.club@gmail.com.