One of the Better on Bikes participants asked for a one-on-one ride. Barbara and I had a nice 9-mile ride which was actually a pre-ride for a bike trail ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov 20. We discovered there’s still work to be done.

Just one more class after this one.

At 10:30, we had the official Better on Bikes office hours. We went for a 6.4 mile bike ride. Everyone is making such great progress in using the skills they’ve been learning.

At the site of a future bicycle-pedestrian bridge over I-5, a 7-million-dollar project.

In the afternoon, I went for a 10-mile ride with Amal and DJ.

Another fun hour with 8 of the students in Better on Bikes. After practicing scanning in a parking lot drill, we went for a 3 mile ride.

In the morning, Freida and I went for a ride. She agreed to go through all the steps for a box turn while I took lots of pictures for the next Better on Bikes class. Thanks Freida!

Then I picked up two bikes in Carmichael that were donated to SABA’s Bike Match program

followed by picking up Sophia, Avery, and Carson, going to Starbucks, followed by Avery’s soccer practice.

Meanwhile,

It was a bit chilly on Sunday morning, nevertheless 8 participants in Better on Bikes came out for Office Hours. We did a few bike drills and went for a ride around Fisherman’s Lake – 2.75 miles. Those who wanted a few more miles went an second time with an extension to El Centro Rd.

Tuesday @ 5:30. One thing to figure out when you Zoom is your background: what’s best for your audience? That blue pleated blind turned out to be perfect plus turning on every available overhead light.

Part of Better on Bikes is an optional informal meeting on Sunday afternoon. About 10 people came today. I checked helmet and bike fits, answered questions, and lead a 1.4-mile ride around the block.