at H Allen Hight, week 2. Monday. The fleet of 40 bicycles is stored in a shipping container – out every morning and jigsaw-puzzled back five hours later.
Tuesday. First day of street rides. I had the green group. In the back, Pierson and Becky who are training to teach Project Ride Smart.
Wednesday. Day 2 street ride. Charlie leading the green group:
Thursday. Last day of instruction and day 3 street ride. Mellissa leading a right turn at an uncontrolled intersection.
Although it was quite warm this afternoon, four members of the current Better on Bikes class came to Office Hours. Brenda, Lennore, Terri, Tracy-with her new bike just purchased this morning at Bike Swap.”
Tuesday at H Al. Pierson, interning as an LCI, taught Tuesday’s in-class lesson.
Wednesday. Transitioning to outside blacktop drills:
Thursday.
Friday. I’m about to demonstrate the blacktop drills for the day while Deanna explains the skills each student will practice.
On Tuesday afternoon, we were rained out. On Thursday, we went for a 5-mile ride.
Our rest stop was at Natomas Community Park. I’m not sure who had more fun, the students or Mr Mallove:
Elaine, Lennore, and Tracy! We rode 6.5 miles – a fun ride. Jackrabbit Trail at Elkhorn Blvd:
Monday May 2. Project Ride Smart at Regency Park. The second street ride for the Blue Group:
Later in the afternoon, I met Honey at a local park for her third (and final) 30-minute bike riding lesson. I am happy to report, she is now a bike rider.
Tuesday May 3. PRS @ RPE street ride #3. Becky Garrow rode with the Blue group today practicing her LCI teaching skills.
Later in the afternoon, Westlake Charter School bike club. 17 students and Mr Mallove on a 4.5-mile bike ride.
Wednesday May 4. I rode in the morning with Amal, Jeorgianna and Rupert. In the afternoon, I rode a route to Track 7 and picked up 3 Better on Bikes 4 participants along the way. Michelle from Jibe, Brenda, Arun, Agueda:
This Meet and Greet was very-well attended.
Thursday May 5. The last day of Project Ride Smart, a day of fun activities. Hula hoop toss:
Later in the afternoon, Westlake Charter Bike Club. 20 students + Mr Mallove + parent volunteer Peter = 4.5 miles of fun.
In the evening, Better on Bikes meeting #3 on Zoom. Another busy week!
Another great turn out from Better on Bikes participants. Brenda, Tracy, Paul, Terri, Arun, Agueda, Lenore, Alejandro, Elaine:
Heidi came just after the above picture was taken and Alejandro didn’t ride.
Monday. Project Ride Smart at Regency Park Elementary.
In the evening, Jibe sponsored a Freedom from Training Wheels event.
My Project Ride Smart teaching partners, Deanna and Christy:
Lined up for the 5-mile family ride:
Tuesday. Project Ride Smart at Regency Park Elementary. The Blue group completing ABCQuick Check:
Thursday. Practicing the multi-step left turn. Stop signal:
Ending in the left lane position:
Long day. When Project Ride Smart ended at 2:00, I left to get ready for Westlake Bike Club at 3:30,
followed by Better on Bikes Zoom meeting at 6:00.
Friday. Project Ride Smart, first day of street rides. The blue group:
Today was our first bike club meeting. What a great turn out. We will meet every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon for the next 5 weeks.
There was a really good turnout for Office Hours for Better on Bikes. We spent an hour at Inderkum High School working on various skills. Jim, Lenore, Paul, Tracy, Elaine, Alejandro, Agueda, Brenda, Diana:
