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Smart Commute '08 is pleased to offer you the following bicycle commuting classes.
All classes are free to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors and community volunteers!
These classes are designed for adults who would like to learn the practical, logistic, and
safety details of bicycling to and from work. With just a little preparation, you'll be ready to bike
commute, and to reap all the rewards that bike commuting brings. (Such as increased
energy levels, relaxation, saving money, and doing your part to protect the environment!)

Lessons will be taught by long-time bike commuters and instructors Karen Kligman, Lenny
Provencher, Mike Egan, Tim Potter, and Mike Unsworth. All participants receive a course
packet loaded with the information you need to get started or improve your bicycle
commuting experience. Click the links below or above to register for a class.

Powerpoint Presentation for the 1-hour class - click here

Powerpoint Presentation for the 3-hour class - click here

Thursday, May 1 @ MSU Library, 12pm - 1pm: Room 449 (North Conference Room, 4th
Floor, West Wing). This 1-hour class will give you the basics for getting started on bicycle
commuting. Instructors: Mike Unsworth and Tim Potter. Please register by April 29!
Click here to preview the class agenda. Click here for map of MSU Campus .

Saturday, May 3 @ MSU, 9am - 12pm: The Kiva, Erickson Hall.** This 3-hour class will cover
everything you need to know to have a wonderful bicycle commuting experience, including
sections dedicated to basic bike maintenance and repair, improving cycling techniques, and
an on-road practice segment*. Instructors: Mike Unsworth and Tim Potter. Please register by
May 1! Click here to preview the class agenda.

**The Kiva is the roundish part of the bldg. on the NE corner near the river. There should be
plenty of free parking in lot 38 or 37 right across Farm Ln. Click here for interactive map to
figure out where Erickson Hall is: http://maps.msu.edu/interactive/index.php?location=eh

Also Note: Farm Ln. is closed from the south up to the Wilson Rd. intersection. Click here for
a detour map around Farm Ln. construction: http://tinyurl.com/4ayk67

T uesday, May 6 Women's Bike Night @ MSU Bikes, 6pm (MSU Bikes is located in Bessey
Hall, on the side facing the river, lower level.) This class is being offered by MSU Bikes, and
includes a short workshop, a practice ride, and some basic repair instruction. The workshop
will be taught by Melissa Stewart, Assistant Coordinator of MSU Bikes. Registration is
handled through MSU Bikes through a simple email RSVP to bikes@msu.edu. More info
online at www.bikes.msu.edu, as well as a survey allowing you to express what you'd like
covered in the workshop.

Wednesday, May 7 @ LCC Hermann Conference Center, 12pm-1pm: Room 107 (HCC is
located at 520 N. Capitol. Room 107 is toward the back, or east side of the building, facing
the "inner" LCC courtyard/walkways areas.). This 1-hour class will give you the basics for
getting started on bicycle commuting. Instructors: Mike Egan. Please register by May 5! Click
here to preview the class agenda.

Saturday, May 10 @ Foster Community Center, 1pm - 4pm: Room 219. (Foster Community
Center is on Lansing's Eastside, at 200 N. Foster. The center is just north of Michigan Ave)
This 3-hour class will cover everything you need to know to have a wonderful bicycle
commuting experience, including sections dedicated to basic bike maintenance and repair,
improving cycling techniques, and an on-road practice segment*. Instructor: Karen Kligman.
Please register by May 8! Click here to preview the class agenda.

Sunday, May 18 @ Foster Community Center, 9am - 12pm: Room 219. (Foster Community
Center is on Lansing's Eastside, at 200 N. Foster. The center is just north of Michigan Ave)
This 3-hour class will cover everything you need to know to have a wonderful bicycle
commuting experience, including sections dedicated to basic bike maintenance and repair,
improving cycling techniques, and an on-road practice segment*. Instructors: Karen Kligman
and Lenny Provencher. Please register by May 16! Click here to preview the class agenda.

*Helmets, flags, and liability waivers are required for the on-road practice segment. Flags
and waivers will be provided as part of the class.

To purchase a property fitted, ASC-certified bicycle helmet if you do not already have one,
please visit our sponsoring bike shops, Denny's Central Park Bicycles (Okemos), Spin Street
Bicycles (Old Town), and MSU Bike Service Center (MSU Bessey Hall).

To sign up for a class, click here. For more info, contact Jessica at 517-214-5684 or
yorko446@cs.com.