Cycle Better/Smarter Skills Series
Mission: To learn and practice cycling best practices, essential bike handling and control skills, and build cycling confidence, all to enhance the enjoyment of cycling.
Key Performance Initiatives:
- Emphasize essential safety protocols and etiquette best practices
- Develop hands-on bike handling and bike control skills
- Build cycling confidence
Update for 2025: Next clinic series dates are TBD. An email will be sent to our membership when the next series is scheduled.
L.A.B. Smart Cycling Level 1
SCCCC asks that all members review the
League of American Bicyclists SmartCycling Manual upon joining SCCCC. We also recommend that all members attend our
Smart Cycling Clinics. We also offer Cycle Better/Smarter Skills, a series of weekly sessions for those who are newer to cycling or just getting back into it after many years.
Smart Cycling Level 2
Want to learn group riding skills, climb well, descend safely and other advanced cycling practices?
If you've completed SmartCycling Level 1 this is the next step! Rides progress from 11 miles to 25 miles.
Starting April, 2025. See Calendar for Details. Registration Required. Members Only.
Flat Tire Repair and Chain Maintenance
Several half day clinics are offered each year to learn flat tire
repair and chain maintenance, combined with a ride from a local bike shop.
The club rotates training at various shops and locations. TBA 2025.
E-Bike Mechanics and One-Day Safety Clinic
Learn the three classes of drivetrains for e-bikes, legal issues, torque
converters, mechanics, and safety issues. Considerations for riding in
club groups with conventional cyclists. Why it is important to have
local service availability for your ebike and why accidents tend to be
more serious. Includes a group ride of 21-25 miles. Next clinic TBA 2025.
Individualized Cycling, Fitness and Nutrition Coaching
Want to train for an event or take your fitness and nutrition to the next level? Want to use cycling to shed extra pounds? Would you like to.... Climb faster? ...Enter (or be faster) in a GranFondo or Century Ride? Do you want to learn how to race or have other cycling aspirations? We can refer you to certified coaches suitable to your goals. Contact info@santacruzcycling.org.