Have You Been Thinking About Getting a Bicycle?
November 2, 2018
Learn how to ride a bicycle or refresh your rusty skills.
Bicycling is a good alternative workout. Get outside, be out in nature, take in the sights! Recreational cycling can burn anywhere from 400-650 calories an hour or more, based on sex, weight, exertion level, surfaces, type of bike and more. Check out MapMyRide.com to track your workouts: https://www.mapmyride.com/improve/calorie_calculator/
Find a few Workout Anytime Chatsworth members who enjoy cycling and you can add some variety to your workouts! Haven’t been on a bike in YEARS? No sweat. Sign up for bicycle refresher courses in a city near you.
For more information on bicycling and class offering go to https://www.bikeleague.org/
Cost: Free, bikes and helmets can be provided upon request.
Recommended for adults and kids ages 6 and older.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED in advance
RSVP here by selecting a date and time: https://www.bikeleague.org/
Classes consist of a set of exercises and safety drills that are designed to help beginner riders of all ages progress at their own speed and ability.League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors will teach:
Helmet fit and safety checks
Bicycle fit and seat position
Parts of the bicycle and basic maintenance
Bicycle fit and seating position
How gears and brakes work
Balance, starting, stopping and pedaling
Types of bicycles
Rules for sidewalk, greenway and neighborhood road riding
Roadway signage and hand signalingWe Stand By Our Values
We offer affordable fitness with high-quality equipment whenever you want it. Fitness that fits your life means there’s no excuse, just results.
Attitude
We drive a positive culture of confidence and enthusiasm by doing the right thing for all our members, partners, and staff.
Care
We provide our members, partners and staff with an environment that is welcoming and respectful of each individual.
Excellence
We are committed to the success of our members and partners through the expertise and dedication of our team.