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 2013 SCHEDULE BELOW!
Road Riding 101
Prerequisites: None, new rider or returning rider.
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Week 1 |
Instruction on safety and communications, how to ride legally, helmet fit and bike fit |
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Short bike skills ride |
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Week 2 |
Student fix a flat drill, and instruction on nutrition/hydration plus bicycle clothing and equipment |
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12-15 mile ride at moderate pace |
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Week 3 |
Instruction on map reading, riding hills and shifting |
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20-25 mile ride at moderate pace with some hills |
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Week 4 |
Instruction on chain cleaning |
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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: 4 weeks, scheduled to begin two weeks after Road Riding 101
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Week 1 |
Instruction on proper bike fit or another appropriate subject |
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30-35 mile ride |
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Week 2 |
Instruction on cornering and climbing hills 35-40 mile ride |
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Week 3 |
Practice Pace Line on a 40-50 mile ride |
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Week 4 |
50 mile ride |
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
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Week 1 |
Introduction to safe maneuvering skills |
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Introduction to pace lines |
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Group Ride with pace lines |
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Week 2 |
Practice safe maneuvering skills |
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Introduction to stamina improvement method |
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Group ride with pace lines and stamina drills |
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Week 3 |
Practice safe maneuvering skills |
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Group ride with pace lines, stamina drills and hill intervals |
Schedule for 2013 Classes
Three Introduction to Road Riding 101/201 series have been scheduled for 2013. 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.
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Road Riding 101/201 Series #1 |
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Road Riding 101 |
February 23 and March 2, 9, 16 |
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Road Riding 201 |
April 6, 13, 20, 27 |
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Road Riding 101/201 Series #2 |
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Road Riding 101 |
May 4, 11, 18, and June 1 |
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Road Riding 201 |
June 22, 29, and July 13,20 |
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Road Riding 101/201 Series #3 |
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Road Riding 101 |
September 7, 14, 21, 28 |
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Road Riding 201 |
October 19, 26 and November 2, 9 |
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Road Riding 301 Series #1 |
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Intermediate Riding 301 |
NOT SCHEDULED YET |
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Another Road Riding 301 might be added if there is sufficient interest. |
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Class Fees |
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Road Riding 101 |
$15 |
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Road Riding 101/201 sequence |
$20 |
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Road Riding 201 |
$10 |
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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.