Better on Bikes 2022 - Spring Edition
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Program Description
The Better on Bikes program is a series of six weekly online, live classes covering bicycle education, simple bike maintenance, and insider's tips of North Natomas trails and amenities to explore. Optional weekly office hours feature bike handling practice and neighborhood rides. The program is designed for mature adults, 50 years or older, with the goal of increasing bicycle ridership, confidence, and knowledge. Participants are encouraged to connect with each other and get out and ride. Classes are free for participants and will be taught over a six-week period, by a local, skilled instructor with professional training. As a reward for participating in all sessions, participants receive a bicycle basics kit, including helmet, basic repair supplies, map, reflective vest, and other goodies. Better on Bikes is an application based program.
Program Guidelines
1. Any individual 50 years or older may apply to participate in this program, provided the individual is a resident of North Natomas or an employee of a North Natomas business.
2. Participants must be able to participate in ALL six online, live sessions on the following dates:
1) Thursday, April 21st, 6 PM – 7 PM
2) Thursday, April 28th, 6 PM – 7 PM
3) Thursday, May 5th, 6 PM – 7 PM
4) Thursday, May 12th, 6 PM – 7 PM
5) Thursday, May 19th, 6 PM – 7 PM
6) Thursday, May 26th, 6 PM – 7 PM
3. Qualified applicants will be selected based on a review of their application by a committee of staff and community members. Program spots are limited and applying does not guarantee enrollment.
If selected, you will be notified via email or phone between April 7, 2022 – April 14, 2022.
For questions, please contact Mellissa Meng at (831) 325-1556, or mellissa@jibe.org.
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