Healthy Aging And Cycling In Cambridge

Cambridge MA

18 June, 2021

6:51 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Cambridge: June 17, 2021 On-Bike Skills Clinic: June 21 — June 30, 2021 Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM Danehy Park — St. Peter's Basketball Courts Join us for phase 2 of the Healthy Aging and Bicycling series which will be a series of 4 classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. There is more to learn about bicycling than just pedaling! This on-bicycle skills clinic will help you brush up your bicycling skills with a specific focus on bicycling as an older adult. Instructors will work with small groups to focus on building the skills, stability, and confidence necessary to bicycle. All skill and ability levels welcome! View On-Bicycle Skills Clinic Flyer Sign up here. Attendance at all classes is not mandatory however, we ask that you please indicate which classes you will be attending. If you are not able to attend a class you signed up for, please email [email protected] to let us know, as there is a participation limit. This fitness class series is intended to be the second unit of a 3-unit Healthy Aging and Cycling in Cambridge program, a collaboration between the Cambridge Council on Aging and the Community Development Department. For more information, visit www.cambridgema.gov/bikeworkshops Summer Fridays: Meet up and Ride Series Fridays beginning June 25, 2021 8:15 — 9:00 AM (meet), 9:00 AM (start rolling) Meeting point sent via email This will be a relaxed paced ride beginning on off-street paths. All are welcome, although this slow roll group ride series caters to older adults. Rides will gradually increase in mileage, while maintaining a relaxing pace. Beginning with off-street paths, rides will focus on improving comfortability on-bike as well as introduce navigating the city by bicycle. Please sign up here to receive emails about the rides (this does not mean you have to attend). View Summer Fridays: Group Rides Flyer Interested, but not ready to get on your bicycle? Bring coffee and join us 8:15 – 9:00 AM pre-ride for a bicycle-centered Meet 'N' Greet – this will replace the virtual Monthly Coffee+Tea Hour. This fitness class series is intended to be the third unit of a 3-unit Healthy Aging and Cycling in Cambridge program. This press release was produced by the City of Cambridge. The views expressed here are the author's own.