San Antonio Wheelmen
PO Box 34208
San Antonio, TX 78265

Rider Education

Introduction to Road Riding Adult Classes

The San Antonio Wheelmen Rider Education Series (RES) program started in 2006. The adult introduction course, which was originally called the Beginning Rider course, was changed to the Introduction to Road Riding courses in late 2009. Introduction to Road Riding is divided into two courses (Road Riding 101 and 201) with a two-week break between. Road Riding 101 prepares students to do the shorter routes at the weekly Wheelmen rides. Road Riding 201 prepares students for the longer routes at Wheelmen rides and for riding events such as the Tour de Cure and MS150. The new Intermediate Riding 301 course focuses on inproving bike riding skills and developing techniques to improve riding strength. The following is a summary of the courses. SEE THE 2012 SCHEDULE BELOW!

Road Riding 101

Prerequisites: None, new rider or returning rider.

Week 1	Instruction on safety and communications, how to ride legally, helmet fit and bike fit
	Short bike skills ride
Week 2	Student fix a flat drill, and instruction on nutrition/hydration
	12-15 mile ride at moderate pace
Week 3	Instruction on bicycle gear and map reading
	20-25 mile ride at moderate pace with some hills
Week 4	Instruction on chain cleaning
	25-30 mile ride at moderate pace with some hills

Road Riding 201

Prerequisite: Graduate of the 6-week RES class or Road Riding 101, or one year riding experience

Duration: 3 weeks, scheduled to begin two weeks after Road Riding 101

Week 1	Instruction on proper bike fit
Week 1	30-35 mile ride with hills
Week 2	35-40 mile ride with hills
Week 3	40-50 mile ride with hills
Week 4	40-50 mile ride with hills

Intermediate Riding 301

Qualifications: Current Wheelmen members with two or more years riding experience or graduates of the Road Riding 201 class who are very strong riders

Duration: 3 weeks

Week 1	Introduction to safe maneuvering skills
	Introduction to pace lines
	Group Ride with pace lines
Week 2	Practice safe maneuvering skills
	Introduction to stamina improvement method
	Group ride with pace lines and stamina drills
Week 3	Practice safe maneuvering skills
Week 3	Group ride with pace lines, stamina drills and hill intervals

Schedule for 2012 Classes

Three Introduction to Road Riding 101/201 series have been scheduled for 2011. One Intermediate Riding 301 class has been scheduled with the possibility of another class later in the year. Each class will be limited to 20 students.

Road Riding 101/201 Series #1
Road Riding 101	February 11, 89, 25 and March 3
Road Riding 201	March 24, 31 and April 14, 21
Road Riding 101/201 Series #2
Road Riding 101	May 5, 12, 19, and June 2
Road Riding 201	June 23, 30, and July 7, 14
Road Riding 101/201 Series #3
Road Riding 101	September 15, 22, 29, and October 6
Road Riding 201	October 27, and November 3, 10, 17
Road Riding 301 Series #1
Intermediate Riding 301	NOT SCHEDULED YET
Another Road Riding 301 might be added if there is sufficient interest.

Class Fees
Road Riding 101	$15
Road Riding 101/201 sequence	$20
Road Riding 201	$10
Intermediate Riding 301	$10

How to Sign Up:

Riders interested in the classes should contact info@sawheelmen.com to get on the waiting list. Those on the waiting list get first opportunity to sign up for the classes. Classes are limited to 20 students, so sign up early. Include a telephone number in the email.

Instructors Needed:

We are seeking an experienced riders to help with the RES classes as Training Ride Leaders. Volunteer to help new club members learn to ride safely and to enjoy our sport or to help intermediate riders increase their skills. Working the Rider Education Series classes is fun and a very rewarding experience.

Anyone interested should contact Bob Marroquin or Lynn Blanco at info@sawheelmen.com.