{"id":7017,"date":"2026-03-02T15:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/?p=7017"},"modified":"2026-03-02T20:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:25:17","slug":"cyclingclass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/fr\/cyclingclass\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling Safety Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header &#038; Blog&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;191.8px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;9710862b-64c9-423d-acc2-fa8af927b6e5&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#CE4B51&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#CE4B51&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;31px&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;gcid-cc026ee9-2dfb-4c5b-892b-7f86cd297fec&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-cc026ee9-2dfb-4c5b-892b-7f86cd297fec%22:%91%22header_4_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Join Us for a Free<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c57e8a84-ed27-45be-9f87-37ff8e63ea81&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#00699D&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Cycling Safety Class<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #003300;\">from the League of American Bicyclists and Talbot Thrive!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Taught by Mark Mulligan, League Certified Instructor (LCI) #7394<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LeagueLogo.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Girls on Bikes&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LeagueLogo&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Course <\/b><b>Description:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Three hours of highlights from our 9-hour course of Smart Cycling.\u00a0 This shorter course will introduce the key concepts that keep you safe with fewer examples and no practical exercises on the bike.\u00a0 All the key ideas of safety will be presented, but you will have to practice and develop them on your own.\u00a0 The instructor can offer a follow on course to complete the full nine hours if there is interest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/class-registration\/?event=a3dQl000001Qedx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sign Up for Thursday, May 7 , 6:30 p.m.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/class-registration\/?event=a3dQl000001QehB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sign Up for Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a classroom training experience. Riding portion will be offered as optional. Registration is Free!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The key concepts to be covered.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bike fit and pre-ride bike check. Safety equipment. Follow the law (don\u2019t crash yourself)<\/li>\n<li>Be predictable, be conspicuous (help drivers avoid you)<\/li>\n<li>Ride ready<\/li>\n<li>How to scan traffic for hazardous (avoid dangerous situations)<\/li>\n<li>How to negotiate traffic lanes<\/li>\n<li>Avoidance (how to react if another road user encroaches on you)<\/li>\n<li>Actual risk to cyclists in Talbot County based on Maryland State Police records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Look at these statements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bicycles should ALWAYS ride all the way to the right side of the road.<\/li>\n<li>Bicycles must always ride single file.<\/li>\n<li>Bicycles should never be in front of cars at a stop sign or traffic light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you answer yes to any of the above, you need some training in traffic law and safe riding. Always and never are the key words\u2014there are reasons when cyclists can or should do the opposite. Learn more about these statements in May!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/class-registration\/?event=a3dQl000001Qedx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BiekRouteWeb-300x300.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Bike Route Sign\" class=\"wp-image-7019 alignright size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BiekRouteWeb.png 300w, https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BiekRouteWeb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BiekRouteWeb-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/class-registration\/?event=a3dQl000001QehB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/class-registration\/?event=a3dQl000001Qedx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sign Up for Thursday, May 7 , 6:30 p.m.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/class-registration\/?event=a3dQl000001QehB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sign Up for Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%|gcid-0a70bcaa-1736-40e0-9723-4fb88b8b6694 70%&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-0a70bcaa-1736-40e0-9723-4fb88b8b6694%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Groupinthebikelane.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Group in the Bike Lane&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Groupinthebikelane&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Us for a FreeCycling Safety Class from the League of American Bicyclists and Talbot Thrive! 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