Hi Molly

Sorry for the delay. We had a family member pass and it threw me for a loop. Back to my version of newar normal again.

My Modular Curriculum id based on the LAB Street Smarts aka Effective Cycling and other names they have tossed about over the years. I was certified as an LCI in 1999 and have been an active instructor since. But I was always unhappy with the League’s materials, feeling it was falling short of what my friends needed in the way of learning. I founded the Silver Wheels Cycling Club that same year and we were all roadies but inexperienced, which was why I became certified. That club has grown to over 350 members and hosts over 600 events in a ‘normal’ year.

In 2017 I founded our Elyria Bicycle Education Center, a coop doing what pretty much wat all the others do who partake of the Think Tank. Our coop has grown rapidly and will soon be buying our own large facility (thanks to an angel) of about 10,000 sq. ft. We have accomplished a number of things so far, such as being the designated site for bicycle registration for the city (by city ordinance) and also being the designated recipient of all police-retrieved bikes (also by ordinance).

I teach the curriculum one module at a time., each taking about an hour. Some have a classroom component but mst are on the road classes. Plenty of extra reading for anyone interested. I had students mail me their tests and we would briefly go over any questions before getting into a new topic.

[You are likely to find some typos. I am pretty good but not perfect.. Mea culpa.]

The Group Riding Skills module is one for road riding, after the students finish the reading material. As you had indicated, lots of work needs to be done with rules of the road and etiquette, even before tasking this topic. I designed it based on my observations of problems riders were having riding in a group. Most of it all can be boiled down to communication and anticipation. Anticipate what others might be intending and communicate what you intend. So many are not accustomed to riding with others – they never had to anticipate or cooperate – they just went and did their own thing.

I feel the parallel turning is one of the most important parts of this module. It is a fun one to practice in class and after only a few runs they will get it.

Good luck with this material. I would appreciate any attribution.

If I can be of any further assistance, let me know. I hope our paths cross some day. I will let you go first.

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Edward Stewart

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I have a vehicle for stress relief: my bike.

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