PRTL 244 - Bike Commuting and Exploring

The fundamental techniques, strategies and skills to commute to school, work, and social events by bicycle will be examined, discussed and applied during this course. This will be taught with a combination of handouts, videos, and on bike sessions. This section will provide students exceptional opportunities to gain knowledge of the Salt Lake Valley area, preferable bike routes, and explore some notable landmarks and cultural venues. Students will be given the opportunity to discuss and try out appropriate biking equipment for communing, explore bike friendly routes, and practice safe and confident handling of their bikes in a controlled setting and in an urban setting with traffic. Additional topics, strategies, and research will be covered to illuminate the numerous benefits that active transportation methods provide to participants and to communities in general. This course will provide information and experiences for those wishing to begin commuting by bike as well as those who currently bike and would like to improve their skills, confidence, and their knowledge of the geographical terrain in the Salt Lake City area.