Most adults and mature teens can master the rules and handling abilities for using a bicycle safely on public roads, and navigating cooperatively with motorists. It's not a difficult skill but like all practical abilities it will be learned more quickly and in a more informed manner if taught by an informed instructor using sound teaching techniques. That is what I've learned as a League of American Bicyclists certified Cycling Instructor since 1997 who has taught many adults and some teens courses based on LAB's Road I/Traffic Skills 101 foundation course. An even better course is the more recent CyclingSavvy course, which is now offered in St. Louis since last year. I offer a shorter on-bike only courses focusing on bike handling and crash avoidance techniques, followed by on-road instruction, for those wanting such a course.
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Most adults and mature teens can master the rules and handling abilities for using a bicycle safely on public roads, and navigating cooperatively with motorists. It's not a difficult skill but like all practical abilities it will be learned more quickly and in a more informed manner if taught by an informed instructor using sound teaching techniques. That is what I've learned as a League of American Bicyclists certified Cycling Instructor since 1997 who has taught many adults and some teens courses based on LAB's Road I/Traffic Skills 101 foundation course. An even better course is the more recent CyclingSavvy course, which is now offered in St. Louis since last year. I offer a shorter on-bike only courses focusing on bike handling and crash avoidance techniques, followed by on-road instruction, for those wanting such a course.