Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Bike Education

LCI Meeting“February” 2014

WABA Bike Education1. Welcome!2. Information for Instructors3. 2013 Season in Review4. The New Year5. So You Want to be a Lead Instructor?

1. Welcome!

Executive Director

Education Staff

LCIs

WABA’s Adult Education Programs

City/County StaffLAB

The Education Sweet Spot

WABA’s Goals

City/County’s

Expectations

League’s Requiremen

ts

Adult Bike Education

What are WABA’s Education Goals?

• After Every Class, Ask Yourself:– Can students get on and ride?• Effectively?• Safely?

– Can students find answers to their questions?– Can students pass on their knowledge?– Can students get involved?

WABA’s Goals

UsabilitySafety

CommunityAdvocacy

Education CoordinatorDaniel Ryan Hoagland

• English major• Worked at WABA since March, 2010• LCI since November, 2010 (#3011)• Education Coordinator since May, 2012• Grew a beard, January 2013• LCI Coach since March, 2013

2. Information for Instructors

• Classes & Season scheduling• How to Sign up to Teach a Class• Communication Tools• Roles & Expectations• Invoicing & Payment• Paperwork

Classes & Season Schedule• Spring– April through June

• Summer– July & August

• Fall– September through November

Spring Schedule• Sign-ups go live as soon as schedule is final

– Create an account: www.signupgenius.com– Limit 2 Sign-ups per Instructor for 2 weeks– Unlimited sign-ups thereafter

• City Cycling for Instructors– I will teach, you will be students!– Tues-Thurs, March 25-27, from 6pm to 7:30pm

• Instructor Happy Hour, Friday 4/4 @ 5:30pm• First class: Saturday, April 5th

• Last class: Sunday, June 15th

Classes & Season ScheduleTwo Types of Classes (for now)

Adult Learn to Ride• For Non-cyclists only

• 75% (or better) success rate• National media attention

• 594 people on “waitlist” as of today

City Cycling• For cyclists of any skill level

• Two separate “tracks” in every class:• Intro to City Cycling• Confident City Cycling

All Classes• 3.5 hours of Instructor time

• Subsidized, $10 placeholder fee• 5:1 Student:Instructor ratio

Intro & Set Expectations

Helmet Fit

ABC Quick Check

Intro to City Cycling

Starting/Stopping

Shifting

Scanning

Signaling

Control Drills Recap

Quick Stop

Rock Dodge

Instant Turn

0:60

Break

City Cycling Schedule

Trail Ride Road Ride0:50

Tire Change/Locking Demo/Other

Outro & Next Steps

0:10

0:10

0:10

0:10

0:10

0:15

Confident City Cycling

How to Sign Up to Teach a Class

Season schedule is confirmed & posted

1-2 months

Invitation goes out through signupgenius

1-2 months

For 2 weeks: Limited sign ups allowed

1-1.5 months

After 2 weeks: Unlimited sign ups!

<1 month

Prior to your signup, you will be reminded

by signupgenius2-3 days

Show up and teach!

Communication ToolsFrom WABA• Email – an address that you check often• Phone & Text - cell phone number w/minutes• Signupgenius.com – check spam folder

From other Instructors• Know who you are scheduled with• Use the Contact Info sheet to get their emails and phone

numbers

Communications ToolsFeedback & Reporting• Improve the program!• Improve the experience for students!• Improve yourselves!• Improve WABA!

Communications ToolsFeedback & Reporting

Instructor Review Form: To provide you feedback from the Lead Instructor on your performance, abilities, and areas for improvement.

Post-class Survey: To provide WABA with your opinions and (constructive) criticism.

Roles & ExpectationsYour Expectations of Lead Instructors

• Professional demeanor• Clear expectations• Prompt & accurate communication• Prompt & accurate payment*• Effective supervision• Responsibility for classes• Logistical support

Roles & ExpectationsLead Instructor Expectations of You

• Be on-time & ready to teach (not parking, changing, eating, etc.)

• Be professional in speech, attitude, and dress• Be prepared with a working bike, helmet, & any gear, food, etc.

you need for the class• Know the Material: drills, routes for rides, techniques, etc.• Prompt (and if possible, pre-emptive) communication• Have your paperwork in order

How We Teach• We all teach the same material• The way we teach it MATTERS• Who the teacher is MATTERS

Things to Avoid?• Jargon

– Use a context that novice cyclists can understand and relate to• Spandex/Lycra

– Yes, it has its place. Demonstrate that bicycling can be “normal” and normalize the way we bike

• Scaring students– Emphasize positive aspects (especially for trails students)– Save the “risk” and “crash” conversations for later– We bike because it’s fun and convenient so communicate it that

way

Remember WABA’s Education Goals?

• After Every Class, Ask Yourself:– Can students get on and ride?• Effectively?• Safely?

– Can students find answers to their questions?– Can students pass on their knowledge?– Can students get involved?

WABA’s Goals

UsabilitySafety

CommunityAdvocacy

Paperwork• Policies form• Tax forms• LCI Status• LCI Insurance Requirements– Must be an LCI in good standing– All participants must sign waiver– Must cover LAB Need to Know

3. 2013 Season in Review2013 Adult EducationTotal Classes: 35Student Capacity: 825Total Attendance: 384 (47%)Average Students/Class: 11

2013 Adult Learn to RideTotal Classes: 13Student Capacity: 275Total Attendance: 213 (77%)Average Students/Class: 16.4

2013 City CyclingTotal Classes: 22Student Capacity: 550Total Attendance: 170 (31%)Average Students/Class: 7.7

By JurisdictionDC: 10 – 250 – 102(10.2%) - 10.2Alex: 10 – 200 - 93(47%) - 9.3Arl: 8 – 200 – 106(53%) – 13.3MoCo: 5 – 125 – 39(31%) – 7.8

4. The New YearChanges & Improvements• Ideas for increasing attendance at City Cycling

classes?• Ideas for new & expanded programs?• Ideas for better coordination & community?

Changes & ImprovementsThe City Cycling Attendance Problem

People who know about WABA classes.

People who want or need to become more confident &

comfortable bicyclists.

The Problem

Changes & ImprovementsIncreasing Attendance

• Incentives• Raffle for students• Handouts• Promotion• Partner organizations• Coupons galore• Flier blitzes

• Other• Instructors!• Calendars & Listservs• Alumni community• New Education events…

Changes & ImprovementsNew & Expanded Programs

• More classes?• Seasonal riding• Group riding• TS 201-based class

• “Social” rides?

• Themed• Short & fun• Funnel riders to classes

Changes & ImprovementsNew & Expanded Programs

• Your ideas?• What…

• Will be taught?• Is the hook?

• Who…• Is the target audience?• Are our partners?

• Where…• Will class be held?• Will we promote it?

• When…• Are the deadlines?

• How…• Do we message it?• Does it all come

together?• Why…

• Should people care?

Changes & ImprovementsBetter Communication & Community

• Happy Hours• What times/locations

work for you?• Skillshares• Advocacy training• Public speaking• ???

• Instructor “fun” rides• Learn class routes• Your ideas?

Thanks for ComingTime for a quick break

Then…

So You Want to Be a Lead Instructor?

Lead Instructors• Non-WABA staff• Instructor with experience teaching with

WABA & independently• “Decentralizing”• WABA sign-off after observation

Lead Instructors: How it Works

Teach WABA classes

Let us know you’re interested

Lead LCI observation & evaluation

Congrats, you’re a Lead LCI!

Lead InstructorsResponsibilities• Run the class to WABA & League standards• Assist & coach other Instructors as needed• Responsible for all aspects of day-of class:

– Communication with Instructors– Resource for students– Emergencies– Logistics

• Not responsible for pre-class/post-class communication• Feedback tools

– Class report– Instructor Evaluations

Lead InstructorsWhat I need from you:1. Short Interview2. In-class observation – we will arrange a time for you to run a

class while I observe3. Evaluation:

1. Knowledge of material2. Supervision & time management3. Preparation & logistics4. Emergency readiness