Biking Basics Class and Neighborhood Ride: Wollaston Beach to Milton

Biking Basics Class: Brakes and Gears

Want to learn about your bike and build your skills this year?  League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor, Irene L., will be offering a short class before this Saturday ride.  August’s topics are brakes and gears. The class will include what to look for in a pre-ride check, knowing when you need new brake pads, safe braking techniques, fine adjustments, and explanations about how to utilize your gears for a comfortable ride. Bring your questions and get answers before we go on a ride to Wollaston Beach, North Quincy, and East Milton.

Route Map — This route is just over 8 miles.  There are some gentle hills to practice your shifting.

Register for the ride here.

Quincycles rides are open to members and non-members. Bicycling involves certain inherent risks.  Your participation in a Quincycles ride constitutes your agreement to this Acknowledgement, Waiver and Release. Please review our Ride Guidelines before the ride and check our Facebook page for weather related updates