Local Events
Upcoming Bike Events (Other Than Loop the Lake):
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Traffic Skills 101
When: Friday, May 3, 2019 and Saturday, May 4, 2019 3:00 - 6:00pm 9:00am - 4:00pm Where: Bridgeman Hall 100 Bemidji State University Bemidji Led by League Cycling Instructors: Muriel Gilman and Donna Palivec. Cost: $28* |
This traffic skills course gives cyclist the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in urban traffic. The course covers bicycle safety checks, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques, and includes a student manual. This fast-paced course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of bicycle driving.
This course also serves as a prerequisite for the League Cycling Instructor Training and Certification.
* If you have registered for the Bemidji LCI training held May 15-17, 2019 and live in Bemidji, please contact Angie Gora at agora@bemidjistate.edu by March 20, 2019 for a promo code for a free registration to this Traffic Skills 101 workshop. All others please click below to register now.
Deadline: April 12, 2019
This course also serves as a prerequisite for the League Cycling Instructor Training and Certification.
* If you have registered for the Bemidji LCI training held May 15-17, 2019 and live in Bemidji, please contact Angie Gora at agora@bemidjistate.edu by March 20, 2019 for a promo code for a free registration to this Traffic Skills 101 workshop. All others please click below to register now.
Deadline: April 12, 2019
League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Training
Presented by Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
When: Wednesday, May 15: 8:30 am – 6 pm
Thursday, May 16: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm + night ride
Friday, May 17: 8:30 am – 4 pm
Where: Bridgeman Hall 100
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
Instructed by League Cycling Coaches: Jan Matheus and Hokan.
Cost: $350 with promo code: BJILCI
On-Camus housing available, checking in on Tuesday, May 14 and checking out on Friday, May 17 for a flat rate of $95 a person.
https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/104061/public/1/sp/
Presented by Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
When: Wednesday, May 15: 8:30 am – 6 pm
Thursday, May 16: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm + night ride
Friday, May 17: 8:30 am – 4 pm
Where: Bridgeman Hall 100
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
Instructed by League Cycling Coaches: Jan Matheus and Hokan.
Cost: $350 with promo code: BJILCI
On-Camus housing available, checking in on Tuesday, May 14 and checking out on Friday, May 17 for a flat rate of $95 a person.
https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/104061/public/1/sp/
Becoming an LCI is a great way to help your community. Participants spend three days learning the ins and outs of safe cycling, including bike law in Minnesota and teaching techniques on- and off-bike. LCIs who have participated in the program go on to teach Smart Cycling classes to children and adults, promote safe cycling education in their communities, and more. Must be a member of the American League of Bicyclists. Must have passed a Traffic Skills 101 course to be eligible to participate.
Deadline: April 12, 2019
Deadline: April 12, 2019
Ongoing Events in Bemidji:
Pedaling Ninjas* Social Ride
When: each Thursday at 6pm
Where: Harmony Natural Foods Co-op
302 Irvine Ave NW
Bemidji
Pedaling Ninjas gather for a casual bike ride each Thursday evenings @ 6pm. We ride bikes for about 5-10 miles each time at an easy pace. We meet to enjoy the weather, trails, and each others' company. We love new people, so even if you haven't biked for a while, join us for a ride!
Our group likes to be social after the bike ride, and we usually patronize local businesses. The first Thursday of each month is a discounted pint at Bemidji Brewing for Ninjas, and each third Thursday is an ice cream discount at Big River Scoop. For more info on a particular Thursday ride, go to the Pedaling Ninjas facebook page.
*Please note: You do not need to be a ninja to join. If you're interested in riding bikes and enjoying Bemidji, this is your group!
When: each Thursday at 6pm
Where: Harmony Natural Foods Co-op
302 Irvine Ave NW
Bemidji
Pedaling Ninjas gather for a casual bike ride each Thursday evenings @ 6pm. We ride bikes for about 5-10 miles each time at an easy pace. We meet to enjoy the weather, trails, and each others' company. We love new people, so even if you haven't biked for a while, join us for a ride!
Our group likes to be social after the bike ride, and we usually patronize local businesses. The first Thursday of each month is a discounted pint at Bemidji Brewing for Ninjas, and each third Thursday is an ice cream discount at Big River Scoop. For more info on a particular Thursday ride, go to the Pedaling Ninjas facebook page.
*Please note: You do not need to be a ninja to join. If you're interested in riding bikes and enjoying Bemidji, this is your group!