Bike Camp 2012

 

The Kalamazoo Bicycle Club's Bike Camp 2012

Bike Camp is a training and informational program targeted toward bicyclists who desire to improve their biking skills, fitness, and knowledge of the sport in a friendly group environment. Each camper attending all 5 sessions and passing a test receives a League of American Bicyclist Traffic Skills 101 Certificate of Completion.

Who would benefit from attending Bike Camp?

Families, adults new to road cycling, and those renewing their interest in the sport.

What is the format of Bike Camp?

Bike Camp starts Tuesday, May 15th 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Our first session is in room 1510 of KVCC's Texas Township campus.

In this first session will provide an overview of Bike Camp 2012. This will include presentations on

  • The Bicycle: its selection, adjusting and parts
  • Bicycling in Traffic (traffic law, changing lanes safely)
  • Helping Motorists Share the Road
  • A short video to wrap things up

We'll also ask you to fill out a survey that will help us identify your current fitness level and bicycling goals. This is an informational session only; please do not bring your bike.

Four consecutive Saturday morning sessions follow, starting on May 19th, at 8:30 am at the Portage YMCA, 2900 West Centre. Each two-hour session begins with a short presentation regarding a specific aspect of bicycling or fitness, followed by group training rides of various paces and distances, led by experienced cyclists. Bike Campers at similar fitness levels and with similar distance goals will ride together. Helmets are required.

The last "session" of Bike Camp is the culmination of your training toward a distance goal at KBC's "KalTour," the Kalamazoo Scenic Bicycle Tour in July. As a participant in Bike Camp, your entry fee to this event is paid, and you can decide on the day of the tour which of the routes to ride. Details about KalTour can be found here.

An additional benefit of Bike Camp is that you'll receive membership in the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club for one year, which includes receiving the club's monthly electronic PedalPress newsletter. A list of the other benefits of membership can be found elsewhere on this website. Existing KBC memberships will be extended for one year.

How much does Bike Camp cost?

  • $50.00 for individuals signing up on or before May 1st
  • $60.00 for individuals signing up after May 1st
  • $60.00 for families signing up on or before May 1st
  • $70.00 for families signing up after May 1st

How do I register for Bike Camp?

Online registration is now open, please follow this link.

Kalamazoo Bicycle Club
PO Box 50527
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49005


Questions about KBC Bike Camp?

For further assistance, email: bikecamp@kalamazoobicycleclub.org