West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance

West Windsor’s New Biking Instructor Coach

Tuesday, January 29 by JerryFoster

Congratulations to WWBPA member Les Leathem for earning his League Certified Instructor Coach designation from the League of American Bicyclists! Les recently returned from the final seminar in Houston, and is now qualified to teach new biking instructors.

Of course Les also teaches biking as well. Several classes aimed at helping people learn how to ride safely on the road are planned for this spring:

At All Saints Church,?Princeton (Fri: 6:30-9pm, Sat: 9am-2:30pm)

April 19/20, May 17/18, June 14/15

At Bernie’s Bicycle Center, Hamilton ( Wed: 630-9pm, Sat: 9am-12 noon)

April 17/24/27

Course cost is $50 for the general public, $40 for members of WWBPA.?For more information contact Les Leathem at?ljleathem@verizon.net?or 609-578-0625

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Learn to Ride in Traffic

Wednesday, April 18 by JerryFoster

If you feel confident about your bike-handling skills but haven’t yet mustered up the courage to try road riding, this class is for you! WWBPA member and League of American Bicyclists’ certified instructor Les Leathem will teach a Traffic Skills 101 course at the Senior Center on Friday May 11 and Saturday May 12.

WWBPA members who complete the course will be reimbursed $25, and the first five members who write us an account of your experience taking the course will be reimbursed an additional $25!

Please see the West Windsor Recreation Division web site for course details.

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