Safe Cycling for
E-bikes (Ages 16+)
The Safe Cycling for E-Bikes BikeSmart Program is your ticket to mastering eBiking and becoming a traffic cycling pro!
We’re offering FREE e-bike courses at Greenglen and Panorama Recreation Centre.
Morning and afternoon courses available.
Bring your own e-bike or borrow one of ours for free
Free E-bike Safety Courses
April 5th & 6th 2025
Designed with a blend of classroom instruction, parking lot practice, and on-road training that’ll get you feeling at ease on your eBike in no time! Learn the ins and outs of road rules and traffic safety specifically tailored for cyclists – essential knowledge for every eBiker. Capital Bike instructors will walk you through the various cycling routes and infrastructure in the Capital Region, helping you plan the safest and most enjoyable routes for your eBike adventures.
Get hands-on experience and hone your eBike handling skills in a non-traffic environment, and then put your newfound knowledge and skills to the test as you embark on a guided road ride through various traffic situations on local roads.
Free E-bike Safety Courses
April 5th & 6th 2025
In an effort to make e-bike cycling education accessible to more people we’ve partnered with HUB cycling to offer free Safe Cycling for E-bike courses to residents in underserved locations in the Saanich Peninsula in Spring 2025.
For residents located in Central Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney, as well as Tsartlip, Tsawout, and Pauquachin First Nations.
If you’re interested in learning how to have fun and stay safe on e-bikes on local roads and trails this Spring click the free e-bike safe cycling course button below.
You can either bring your own e-bike to one of our courses, or borrow one of ours for free
Spots are limited. Registration is now open!
Participants should come prepared with the following:
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Approved helmet that fits
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Plenty of snacks and water for break time
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E-bikes fully charged and in good working order
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(Contact us if you need to borrow an e-bike for your course)
Upcoming Courses
Registration is offered through local rec centres and municipal programs, please see available offerings below.
Workplaces and organizations looking to build E-Bike skills among their employees and members are encouraged to Contact Us to set up a customized E-Bike Course.
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