Thank you Jibe for inviting a few previous graduates of bike education programs to join the two perfect attendance PUN3 participants, Krishna and Laurie, plus our regular volunteers to go on the final ride to Old Sac. BarbaraL, Paul, Rachel, Lennore, Laure, Krishna, me, Cheryl, Brenda:
We had breakfast at Tree House Cafe in W Sacramento:
On the way back, crossing the Tower Bridge:
Crossing the Jibboom Bridge:
Thanks you Brenda for taking this picture. Laurie, Alex, me, Rachel, Krishna:
Explaining lane positioning when making a left turn with multiple left turn lanes.
Minerva took this picture of Brenda, Krishna, Laurie, Lennore, me, Chris:
Our final class for this season. 5 of 8 were riding after 1 1/2 hours. Huge thanks to our volunteers tonight: Lennore, Kathy, and Paul.
Two weeks ago, we were rained out so today was our first class. We met at Inderkum High School. Lennore, Brenda and Terri volunteered to help today. All of these pictures were taken by Lennore or Brenda (therefore you will see more of me than usual).
A few bike handling drills just to make sure everyone is street-ready.
We practiced doubling up, communicating and leaving limit line at the same time.
On-street instruction to prepare for individual left turns.
Great job everyone!
Our section of the bike tech classroom where the bikes for our program are stored.
Another successful Tuesday evening although it was quite hot. We had about 8 students and most of them are now bike riders. Our volunteers were especially helpful. They arrive 30 minutes before class begins to remove pedals from all the bikes and stay 30 minutes after to put them all back on. Thank you !! Paul, Leo, Kathy, Lennore.
By 9:00 Saturday morning, we were set up to fit and sell helmets and locks. I worked with Michelle and Elaine:
Nearby, Bike Doc was taking in bikes for repair:
The third area had strider bikes (no pedals) ready for children ages 2-7 to learn how to balance and scoot on a bike.
Happy customers! When I asked to take a picture, the boys struck a pose – lol.
Tuesday at Witter Ranch, I volunteered with Jane to sweep the street rides. At the end of the day for one class, I subbed for Deanna who needed to leave early. With LCI Doug, I rode with the yellow group:
Wednesday, I subbed for Deanna for the first two classes. Hurray! Emiliano learned to ride.
Thursday, the last day of street rides. I rode sweep for Doug.
Class #2. Another evening with many successful new bike riders.
There was enough of a chance of rain that my first Pedal Up Natomas class was canceled this morning. However, that meant I would be able to do the Jibe Joy ride. We met at the Jibe office at 8:30. There were about 20 of us who decided to take the risk of rain. It wasn’t really rain, more a heavy mist or light sprinkle. Pierson, Jim, Paul, Leo, Brenda:
Also riding from our group, Cheryl, Stephen, and Chris.
At mile 16, we stopped at Valley Oak Park for breakfast. A wonderful spread from Panera. Thank you Jibe!
As we left for the final 4 miles, the heavy mist turned into a downpour. I had a good rain jacket, but I was soaked from the waist down. The joys of riding a bike. Warm shower and hot beverage ahead.
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