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Tuesday, March 8 • 9:45am - 11:15am
Reaching the Next Generation of Cyclists: Bicycle Education in Public Schools

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Bike education in public schools isn’t just about teaching the dos and don’ts of bicycle safety. There’s important work to be done to get tomorrow’s cyclists thinking about cycling as a green, clean, fun, and healthy transportation option. Hear from three bike organizations with very different models of how to reach a lot kids in schools in rural, suburban, and urban contexts.

Speakers
avatar for Rich Conroy

Rich Conroy

Education Director, Bike New York
I'm the Education Director at Bike New York and a coach/certified instructor for the League of American Bicyclists. Bike New York runs the largest urban bike education program in the United States with programs and classes for both youth and adults. My cycling interests include... Read More →
avatar for James C Tasse

James C Tasse

Assistant Director, Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Interested and experienced in: Bike/Ped Education Program Development and Management (all ages, on/off road)Bike/Ped Advocacy Program Development and ManagementMountain Bike Trail Design and ConstructionInfrastructure and DesignPolicy and LegislationFunding StrategiesRelationships... Read More →


Tuesday March 8, 2016 9:45am - 11:15am EST
Conference Room 14 One floor up from registration