PRESS RELEASE

Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) invites community members to participate in a free bicycle safety class on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. located at 25 North Cottonwood Street in Woodland. The class is presented by HHSA’s Traffic Safety and Bike Pedestrian Program. This entry-level class is designed for individuals interested in becoming more knowledgeable and confident in safe bicycling practices. Participants can view full details and register online at: https://bikeleague.org/class-registration/?event=a3dQl000001REPh. Please note that participants must successfully complete a required online exam at least one week prior to attending the class.

Participants must bring their own bicycle and ensure it is in good working condition. Closed-toe shoes are required, and a properly fitted bicycle helmet must be worn at all times (no exceptions). Participants should also bring a refillable water bottle and a packed lunch; snacks will be provided. As the class will take place outdoors for several hours, attendees are encouraged to come prepared with sunscreen, layers, sunglasses, and a small backpack or saddlebag.

This class also serves as a prerequisite for the American League of Bicyclists Licensed Bicycle Instructor (LCI) class, which HHSA will host on Friday, May 15. The LCI course is designed for individuals interested in expanding their bicycling knowledge and teaching bike safety to others. More information and registration for the LCI course is available at https://bikeleague.org/calendar/may-15-may-17-in-woodland-ca-registration-closes-4-24-26/.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information on HHSA’s Traffic Safety and Bike Pedestrian Program, please contact Traffic.Safety@YoloCounty.gov.