City Launches Free Summer Cycling Education Series

The City of Evanston, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Recyclery, will launch its second annual Summer Transportation Education Series. This collection of free workshops is designed to teach community members of all ages and skill levels how to ride bicycles, scooters, and e-bikes safely and confidently for transportation. The free public workshops will be supplemented with offerings for City of Evanston staff and students at Northwestern and ETHS.

In recognition of the increasing popularity of scooters and e-bikes, adult courses will welcome scooter and e-bike riders aged 16 or older, provided they ride at a controlled speed set by the instructors. 

Facilitated by The Recyclery, a nonprofit bicycle education organization, the series includes hands-on classes covering everything from learning to ride to navigating city streets and maintaining a bicycle. The series will include a Spanish-language offering and will take place at locations throughout Evanston.

Registrants who do not own bicycles may request a loaner bicycle and helmet during the workshops. Those ages 16 and older are also encouraged to sign up for the standard or equity Divvy membership. 

Workshop Schedule:

• June 30 - City Cycling 101
  5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  Library Main Branch (Meet in the parking lot north of the building)
  
  
• July 11 - Spanish-Language Family City Cycling 101
  3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  Robert Crown Community Center (Meet at front entrance)
  
  
• July 14 - Intro to Bike Mechanics
  5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  Evanston Public Library Innovation Station, 3rd Floor
  
  
• July 21 - City Cycling 101
  3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  Levy Senior Center (Meet at front entrance, travel to James Park)
  
  
• July 26 - Family City Cycling 101
  2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  Library Main Branch (Meet in the parking lot north of the building)
  
  
• August 19 - Learn to Ride
  4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  Library Main Branch (Meet in the parking lot north of the building)
  
  
• September 9 - Intro to Bike Mechanics
  5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  Evanston Public Library Innovation Station, 3rd Floor

Registration Information

All participants must register in advance. Once registered, participants will receive a waiver to sign and preparation instructions before class.

To register, visit the City's website, call 847-448-8600, or register in person at the Evanston Public Library. For more information about the program, call 847-448-4311 or simply dial 3-1-1 while in Evanston.