When you’re riding on a course with 7,000 other riders, it’s important to have good bike handling and group riding skills, and good manners. Show your passion for City to Shore by taking this course and riding responsibly throughout City to Shore weekend. Each cyclist must set a good example by following the rules of the road and respecting the communities we ride through.
By taking a Group Riding Skills Course in 2011 you are pledging to be a Responsible Cyclist during City to Shore weekend. Thank you!
Why Attend | Who Should Attend | About the Course
Why Attend
- You want to be a Responsible Cyclist and protect the future of City to Shore
- It's Free! Bike MS is waiving the usual fee for this course to registered City to Shore cyclists.
- Participants will have the opportunity to meet training/riding partners and possible teammates who live in their areas
- Required bike inspections are offered at most of the courses
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You'll become a better and more courteous rider by learning:
- Bike MS safety protocol & N.J. laws
- Group riding etiquette
- Laws and rules of the road
- How to use signals and warnings properly
- How to change positions and cross intersections safely
Who Should Attend
The GRS courses benefit novice and experienced cyclists, individuals and team members. We strongly encourage all Bike MS cyclists to pledge to be a Responsible Cyclist this year and join us for a GRS course this summer.
"I've been riding for 18 years and I couldn't believe how much I learned from the class." - Tony Marchionne, League Certified Instructor
“I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you who I met this weekend at the GRS Class on Saturday as well as all who make the MS Ride and the safety course possible. It was a very helpful class that I will recommend to others.” – 2008 GRS participant
“…I attended the workshop held two Saturdays ago. It was a very good experience and I have recommended it to my team.” – Team captain and 2008 GRS participant
About the Course
The GRS courses are designed for active participation. Courses include a classroom portion of approximately 60 minutes and an interactive cycling portion in the parking lot to practice group riding skills drills and techniques. The course DOES NOT include an actual ride. All courses are taught by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors (LCI).
