Cascade is excited to partner with Google's GBike program to offer free maintenance and riding technique classes to all Google employees at the South Lake Union and Kirkland offices. Register via the links below.
| DATE | TIME | CAMPUS | ROOM | TOPIC | REGISTRATION FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Any | Virtual | Downloadable recording | Route Creation Tutorial | Register |
| Thursday, September 10 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Fremont | PKV-Abacus | Roadside Repair | Register |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Kirkland 6th Street | D Patio | Urban Cycling Techniques | Register |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | South Lake Union | SEA-VLY-STEELHEAD | Fix a Flat | Register |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Kirkland Urban | KUN-ZIPLINE | Maintenance for Every Rider | Register |
| Thursday, October 1 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Kirkland 6th Street | Milky Way | Fix a Flat | Register |
| Thursday, October 15 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | South Lake Union | SEA-VLY-2-Sasquatch | Maintenance for Every Rider | Register |
| Tuesday, October 20 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Fremont | Meet at Evanston Plaza | Urban Cycling Techniques | Register |
| Thursday, October 22 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Kirkland 6th Street | KIR6TH-1-Snake River | Fix a Flat | Register |
| Tuesday, October 27 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | South Lake Union | SEA-VLY-2-Sasquatch | Fix a Flat | Register |
Class Documents
| CLASS | OUTLINE | STUDENT HANDOUT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance for Every Rider | Download | Download |
| Fix a Flat | Download | Download |
| Roadside Repair | Download | N/A |
| Urban Cycling Techniques | Download | Essential Biking Knowledge (recording) |
Need to learn how to ride a bike?
No problem! Take a one-on-one, 1-hour class with one of our instructors where we'll focus on balance and rolling on two wheels. As you progress at your own pace, we'll tackle pedaling, braking and shifting gears. All Learn to Ride classes take place at our office in Magnuson Park. Registration is covered by the GBike program and bikes/helmets can be provided for you during your lesson.
To sign up for a Learn to Ride class, take a look at our schedule and email adultclasses@cascade.org with the session that you'd like to sign up for!
Don't let the learning stop here!
Interested in taking another class outside of this schedule? We offer a suite of ongoing courses for adult learners throughout the year! From learning to ride a bike for the first time, adjusting your brakes and shifting, to riding amongst traffic - we have courses for all levels of cycling ability.
If you have any questions concerning a class, please contact us at adultclasses@cascade.org.
Take a look at these online resources!
Cascade's Essential Biking Knowledge course is offered online and taught by experienced cyclists; it covers cycling infrastructure and sharing the road with vehicles, and is a terrific forum for asking questions. We also provide a recording of the class free!
The League of American Cyclists is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to cycling advocacy; and to promoting cycling safety through their Smart Cycling program. The League's educational materials are excellent! These are some useful videos that they have made available on YouTube:
The League of American Cyclists free learning center
Starting and stopping
Scanning
Signaling
Lane changing
Where should I ride
Bike lanes
Intersection positioning
Shifting gears