Host housing and LCI UPDATE INFO

Penn's Cycling School is calling for Host Housing for the LCI seminar being conducted On April 1-3. If you have a spare room and are able to put up any one coming in for 2 nights please contact me at the number below. I will get with you personally to give you details.

Please have anyone you know interested to contact me about helping out.  Thank you!
Sharon

P.S. if you have a passion for cycling and teaching and you want to become an LCI here is your chance. you must have TS 101 first then you have to become a league member then register for the seminar on the league site. here are all the links below. and the attachements above.

TS 101: FEB 18-19: http://pennscyclingschool.blogspot.com/2010/12/traffic-skills-101-on-line-registration.htm l

League membership: https://members.bikeleague.org/members_online/members/newmember.asp

Seminar Registration: http://members.bikeleague.org/members_online/members/calendar_of_events.asp 

Sharon Monahan
Penn's Cycling School
LAB Certified Master Instructor
http://pennscyclingschool.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Penns-Cycling-School/116351974208?ref=mf
813-482-4364
kidsrp.coach@juno.com

Junior Cycling Development Program

Presents: Junior Cycling Development Program

Dates: Saturday’s
February 5, 2011 – April 30, 2011
(No practice on Feb 19 , or April 2) other dates may be a race day where there would be no practice

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: 14547 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613-2709 (Florida Medical Clinic parking lot just before Skipper Road on the south side of BBD)

Description: This is cycling instruction programs for the development of School age Children ages 10-18. This program will teach cycling foundations covering complete bicycle safety, bicycle handling skills, group riding skill and Junior cycling fitness Student will receive professional coaching instruction and on-bike experience from a LAB league cycling instructor/USA Cycling- Certified Coach

Registration: Advanced Registration required- contact Sharon

Fee: $150.00*

Contact: Sharon Monahan
LAB Certified Instructor
813-482-4364
kidsrp.coach@gmail.com

Important Information

All minors must have a signed release by parent or guardian.

All riders must have an approved Helmet and 2 wheeled bicycle in good working order - road bicycle preferred – see your local bicycle shop for tune up details.
Parents must remain on site during practice and may not ride with the juniors.
*Full payment will be returned if there is not a minimum of 5 participants to hold this series.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2010 has been an incredible year for Penn’s Cycling School. Little did I know how many people I would have the honor of instructing and meeting this year. What started out as one small clinic grew to an amazing 22 clinics and about 214 people that I had the privilege of teaching!

Most importantly I would like to thank Bevin Maynard of St. Joseph’s Children’s hospital - Safe kid’s coalition and fellow LCI/ Coach and Cyclist Tina Russo. Together we have trained 92 elementary and middle school teachers. This is our front line defense as they will directly teach our children correct and important bicycle safety skills which leads to better awareness as they become drivers. Bravo to all the teachers who came to the workshops this year! You have a direct impact on our children!

The other important clinics included: 6 Mini commuter courses and Traffic Skills 101 at USF, Skill instructor training and Traffic Skills 101 at University Bicycle Center, Traffic Skills for the professionals, Group riding clinics for the ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Society of Florida, The going green Expo at USF and last but not least a huge Thank you to Alan Snel of the Bicycle Bash by the Bay at Flatwoods – my kids had a blast!

Most of all I hope that I have made a positive impact on everyone that I was able to teach, now and in the future. If I can save one life by passing on this valuable information then it’s all worthwhile! I have learned a lot and I am looking forward to a productive and busy 2011 with many more clinics and fun!

Unfortunately 2010 was filled with the tragic deaths of 11 cyclists on the Tampa bay area streets and one death of a well known racer in Milwaukee (my home town). My reflection on these deaths is not about who is at fault. Each death had its own circumstances and reasons.

On a personal note Traffic fatalities hits close to home. A few years ago my brother-in-law, Larry and more recently this summer my dear Nephew in Wisconsin. We will miss and love Lil’ Lyle and Larry forever! These are not cycling related however no less painful!

For some reason in each of these accidents there seems to be an unfortunate timing, an almost perfect timing of each accident is in play. Each day when we venture out in our cars and on our bicycles we don’t know how many times we brush away near misses or tragedy. Every day when we drive or ride there is risk, so we never know what might happen. We know that defensive driving and bicycling can help prevent crashes! Each day I give thanks and praise to God for keeping me safe and having another day to appreciate my life, family and friends. Life is precious and I ask the good lord to watch over all of us and keep us safe in 2011!

I will continue my effort to teach as many people I can in the coming year! I will teach the 5 layers of safety: 1) develop good bike handling skills 2)obey traffic laws 3) learn about lane positioning 4) learn and practice evasive maneuvers and 5) always where your helmet – it can reduce the impact of a severe head injury by 85%! And don’t forget Jim Forester: “cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as vehicles”!

Have a Blessed New Year Everyone and ride safe!

Sharon Monahan, Cycling Instructor

Traffic Skills 101 on line registration OPEN!

http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12091

Penn’s Cycling School Presents: Traffic Skills 101:

Who: Anyone who wants to improve bicycle handling skills, ride safe in traffic and learn evasive maneuvers. This is a pre-requisite course for League Certified Instructors.

When: February 18^th and 19^th, 2011

Time: Friday: 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where: Tampa Bay Trail Ranger Station: 9201 W Waters Ave Tampa, Fl - 33635

What: This is a 9 hour course designed by League of American Bicyclists to teach you how to ride safely in traffic, develop bicycle handling skills, hot to use multi-use trails, and to fix common mechanical problems. The class will also include a 7- 10 mile road skills test in which will ride to a spot to eat lunch (to be purchased individually). For a certificate of completion you must also obtain 80% on a written test.

Cost: $125.00 (includes materials, refreshments and Sat AM breakfast) Pre registration required – space is limited

Register Online: http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12091

QUESTONS: Contact Sharon by phone 813-482-4364

Website: http://pennscyclingschool.blogspot.com/

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Penns-Cycling-School/116351974208?ref=mf

Important Information

· All riders must sign a release

· All riders must have an approved Helmet and 2 wheeled bicycle in good working order – see your local bicycle shop for tune-up details.

ITS Now official!!!!

USF Commuter Course Nov 17, 2010

We all had a great time learning about safe cycling and the principals of riding in traffic. Thanks to : Tampa Baycycle for sponsoring this event!

Penn’s Cycling School and Tampa BayCycle Present:

Safe Cycling Commuter Skills Course

Who: Anyone who wants to know how to ride safely in traffic in order to use their bicycle for commuting

When: Wednesday November 17th, 2010

Wednesday December 1^st 2010

Time: 11:30AM – 1:00PM

Where: USF – Marshall Center, Room: 3704

What: Students, faculty and staff will become familiar with riding their bicycles in traffic and how to drive their bicycles as a vehicle. Attendees will put their knowledge to use by participating in a short campus ride at the end of the class (optional). Learn how to check your bike for common mechanical problems and become a competent commuter.

Cost: FREE (includes Materials and PIZZA and SODA) Pre registration required – space is limited

To Register Contact: Jessica Brenner (813) 974-9215 or jlbrenne@mail.usf.edu

Questons Contact: Sharon Monahan (813)-482-4364, kidsrp.coach@juno.com

Website: pennscyclingschool.blogspot.com

Important Information

• All riders must sign a release
• All riders must have an approved Helmet and 2 wheeled bicycle in good working order – see your local bicycle shop for tune-up details.