CAN-BIKE
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CAN-BIKE is a Canadian cycling skills course offered across the country by the Canadian Cycling Association
. It is a nationally standardized series of courses on all aspects of cycling safety oriented toward recreational and utilitarian cycling. The courses can be taught through a variety of organizations who are interested in education, safety and health.
In Toronto it is offered through the City of Toronto's Park and Recreation department. CAN-BIKE follows the basic philosophy of vehicular cycling
, which owes much of its success to John Forester.
Canadian Cycling Association
The Canadian Cycling Association or CCA is the national governing body of cycle racing in Canada....
. It is a nationally standardized series of courses on all aspects of cycling safety oriented toward recreational and utilitarian cycling. The courses can be taught through a variety of organizations who are interested in education, safety and health.
In Toronto it is offered through the City of Toronto's Park and Recreation department. CAN-BIKE follows the basic philosophy of vehicular cycling
Vehicular cycling
Vehicular cycling is the practice of riding bicycles on roads in a manner that is visible, predictable, and in accordance with the principles for driving in traffic.The phrase vehicular cycling was coined by John Forester in the 1970s to characterize the...
, which owes much of its success to John Forester.
Courses offered
- Kids CAN-BIKE - Bicycle basics for kids 9–13 years old.
- CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride - For adults who are just starting to bike.
- CAN-BIKE 1 - For beginner cyclists
- CAN-BIKE 2 - For experienced cyclists such as urban commuters
- CAN-BIKE Cycle Touring - A special course focused on learning how to do long tours by bike
- CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women - A cycling skills course for women and taught by women.