Our bicycling classes and group rides help you learn new skills and develop confidence! We offer sessions for adults of all skill levels in DC, Northern Virginia, and Prince George’s and Montgomery County.
Our Spring season of classes is now over. We will return with a full schedule of classes in September.
Many of our instructors also offer individual lessons. You can connect with them here.
Want to teach with us? Learn more about it here.
Questions about classes? Email us at education@waba.org.

Learn to Ride Classes
For those who have never ridden a bike before, or have not been on a bike in a long time. WABA’s experienced instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. During class participants will progress at their own pace, learning how to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike.
Adult Learn to Ride – Rockville, MD
Sep 12, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride – Arlington, VA
Sep 12, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours! Bikes and helmets provided This class will take place in the parking […]
Adult Learn to Ride – DC
Sep 19, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride – Germantown, MD
Sep 20, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride – Arlington, VA
Sep 20, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training – Rockville, MD
Sep 26, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!

Basic Skills Clinics
Sign up for this 2 hour clinic if you have recently taken an Adult Learn to Ride class and would like to continue practicing basic skills like starting and stopping, turning, weaving and gradual braking.

On Street & Trail Riding
New and experienced bicyclists alike can benefit from WABA’s continuing education classes. Take a look at the class descriptions below to find the one that is right for you.
Adult Trail Riding Basics – DC
Sep 5, 2026
This class teaches participants the skills needed to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many wonderful trails.
Adult Trail Riding Basics – DC
Sep 13, 2026
This class teaches participants the skills needed to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many wonderful trails.