Skills and Safety Certificate
Ages: 10-14
Santa Barbara Junior High School
back parking lot at Ortega Street
Information: 564-5495 or www.BiciCentro.org
Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
Two 1-week sessions: June 22-June 26, July 6-July 10
(note that the June 8-12 session has been cancelled)

Bring an appropriately sized bike in safe working condition with front and rear brakes. A bike safety checklist will be added here. Bicyclists also must bring an appropriately sized CPSC approved helmet in good condition and a pack with patch kit, tire levers and bike pump (available at Bici Centro or other bike shops), snack and water, sunscreen, comfortable riding clothes and shoes: Please no flip flops or pant legs that can get caught in the chain. The fee of $130 includes training supervision of daily scheduled rides and a Safety Certificate from the League of American Bicyclists. Bicyclists will also receive a one-year student membership in the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition.





Meet the Directors
Hello! My name is Thomas Matthias. Originally from Maine, I’ve become a Santa Barbara native since receiving a master’s degree from Pacifica five years ago. I have long been a bicycle enthusiast, riding distances of 80-100 miles on recreational rides. I am a League of American Bicyclists Certified Cycling Instructor and been actively involved as a volunteer at Bici Centro, working to help more people safely get on the bicycle.

Bonjour!  My name is Christine Bourgeois. I hold a MA in Education and have experience as a French/ESL teacher. This year I became a League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor (LCI). Riding a bicycle is my favorite thing to do and I am eager to share my knowledge and passion with groups of young riders. 

We look forward to a great summer!



Summer Bike Adventures: Skills and Safety Certificate Program Description
Each day bicyclists will be taught handling and safe traffic riding skills. After sign in and a morning skills course (a different course each day), bicyclists will pedal out from our home base (the back parking lot at Santa Barbara Junior High School) for a new adventure. Click on the welcome letter link above for a complete schedule.

Included in each day’s schedule is a quick meeting at the beginning of the day where we will talk about the day’s upcoming events, do some quick stretches, and organize Bicyclists into groups. Parents who are allowing their Bicyclist(s) to come and go on their bicycles must provide written authorization for a Bici Centro Instructor to sign them in and out of the program each day.

Certifications
CPR/First Aid