Our 1-day training course is designed to teach bicycle patrol personnel the following basic skills and techniques:
Basic Riding Skills
Slow speed riding techniques
Braking techniques
Proper gear selection
Mounts & dismounts
Negotiating obstacles & riding on various surfaces
Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention
Basic Maintenance (tire repair and chain maintenance)
Pre-Ride Safety Checks
Surveillance Techniques
Bicycle Nomenclature
Safety Equipment
Public Relations
Requirements:
1. Each participant must have their own bicycle to participate in this training (no bike sharing). Bicycles must be in excellent working condition prior to the start of the class. Minimally, tires shall be in good working order, brakes and shifters must work properly, there are no major mechanical problems with the bike. Students are required to wear the following safety equipment at all times when riding in the class:
Certified bike helmet (ANSI, Snell, etc.)
3/4 or full finger riding gloves.
2. Each student must complete a release of liability form prior to participating in this training course. Please note, this course is not designed to train a student how to ride a bicycle for the first time. Students are expected to know how to ride a bike as well as the basic operations of a mountain bike (i.e., shifting, braking, pedaling, balance).
Recommendations:
Students are strongly encouraged to wear the following during
the riding portions of the training class:
Shatter-resistant safety/sunglasses
Stiff-soled bicycle patrol specific bike shoes
Bicycle patrol specific uniforms like Olympic Uniforms
Tuition:
$175 per person (5 or more students minimum), or
$900 flat fee (4 or fewer students)
Minimum Students Requirement:
A minimum of 5 students are required to teach this training course.
For agencies/companies who would like a Basic (1-day) bicycle patrol course with less than 5 students, please add the "$900 flat fee" to your shopping cart.
Additional Fees:
There may be additional fees for diem costs for coursestaught outside California. Please call us for details.
