Join WashU Medicine Protective Services and Sustainability staff for a bike safety class. The purpose of this course is to teach students, staff, and faculty on the WashU Medicine campus the principles of safe riding in and around campus. The course will be taught by WashU Medicine Protective Services officers who have been certified by the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IMPBA).  

The course will focus on helmet fitting, bike equipment check, safety on the street, and bike nomenclature. The class will consist of an indoor presentation in MCC and an approximately 1.3-mile road ride. 

Class capacity is limited, so registration is required. If the class is full, join the waitlist via the registration form. Individuals on the waitlist will be notified on or before May 6^th if a spot has opened up. Registration is open to all WashU Medicine faculty, staff, and students. Details about class logistics will be communicated with registrants prior to the event. 

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed. Class participants will be contacted on or before May 6^th.  

Riders will need to bring the following equipment:  

• Helmet
• Bike
• Comfortable tennis shoes
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes
• Water bottle
• Bike lights (if available)
• Bag to hold personal belongings