Stone Creek: IPD S.T.A.R.S. Bike Safety Training and Riding Skills

IPD Bike Safety Training and Riding Skills
March 9, 2019
9:00am-11:00am

The purpose of the S.T.A.R.S. (Safety Training And Riding Skills) program is to provide youth the knowledge and skills needed to commute within the City of Irvine as a cyclist or pedestrian.

This program covers the fundamentals of the following topics:

  • Advice on travelling along safe routes
  • Practical, emergency, and defensive riding
  • Situational awareness
  • Common courtesy skills
  • Bicycle and equipment maintenance
  • Pedestrian safety

The first half of the course is in a classroom setting aimed at educating students on traffic laws, safe riding, proper equipment maintenance, and pedestrian safety. The last half of the class will involve a fun and educational bicycle skills course.

Attendees are required to bring their own bicycle, helmet and a parent or guardian. Attendees are also expected to have basic riding skills prior to attending the course.

WHO: Kids ages 6-11 with basic bike riding skills

WHEN: 9-11am, Saturday, March 9,  2019

WHERE: Civic Center Parking Lot, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine

CONTACT: RSVP By Friday, March 1 STARS@cityofirvine.org

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