Instructor

Tyler Cairncross, Sustainable Transportation Intern, Sustain IU

Email: tycairn@iu.edu

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions

General Description

This course is required for all who wish to borrow a bicycle or e-bike from the Hoosier Bike Lending Program. We will review the top things you need to know about being equipped to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. Topics include essential gear, clothing, carrying cargo, lights, and locks. Most importantly, we’ll highlight the rules of the road and being a safe and confident rider.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply essential safety practices for biking, including proper helmet fitting, pre-ride checks, secure parking, legal lighting requirements, appropriate weather-appropriate attire, and routine maintenance for optimal performance and safety.
2. Identify and follow traffic principles, rules of the road, and appropriate lane positioning for safe and legal riding. Recognize the impact of your actions in traffic and foster positive interactions.
3. Identify common causes of crashes, implement strategies to avoid them, and use techniques to navigate various road hazards.
4. Apply defensive riding techniques, including anticipation and awareness, and use various bike facilities effectively for safer travel.