Detailed description (English): Friends of the Earth Malta and Critical Mass Malta are organising an Urban Cycling Skills training and group ride, during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2024!
The training and group ride is designed for people who know how to cycle, but need some support to feel confident to ride on Malta’s busy roads and learn about the do's and don'ts of urban commuting. In our Urban Cycling Skills training, experienced commuter cyclists will teach people about the traffic rules for bicycle and micromobility users in Malta, including tips on how to position oneself on the road, how to tackle busy roundabouts, and how to ensure being visible while riding in traffic. After the training session, we will go out for a group ride, to experience the power of 'safety in numbers' and build confidence on the road. We will cycle as a group, with experienced cyclists at the front and rear.
Join us on Friday 20 September for the Urban Cycling Skills training and group ride! The training will start at 17:30 at the Friends of the Earth Malta Green Resource Centre in Floriana, and will conclude with a group ride from 19:00-21:00, returning to the starting point at the end. We will offer snacks and drinks to ensure everyone is fuelled for the ride!
Detailed description (original language): n/a
Target group(s): New and aspiring cyclists and other micromobility users
Objectives: 1. To teach people about the traffic rules for bicycle and micromobility users in Malta, including tips on how to position oneself on the road, how to tackle busy roundabouts, and how to ensure being visible while riding in traffic.
2. To enable new cyclists and micromobility users to experience riding in the Maltese roads, which are dominated by car traffic, and experience the power of 'safety in numbers' and build confidence on the road, and have fun of course!
Partner: Friends of the Earth Malta (officially registered NGO, VO/0091 in Malta's Directory of Voluntary Organisations)
Critical Mass Malta (informal group, not registered, organisers of monthly Critical Mass rides)
Malta