Do you have a child who wants to learn more about bicycling?

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WABA sponsored class:
Confident City Cycling

Other adult classes:
Cycling with Confidence (LAB Road-I)

Proficient Cycling (LAB Road-II)
Bicycling 101
Bicycle Maintenance & Repair
Bicycle Mechanics Workshop

Confident city cycling classes

Want to use your bike to get where you need to go? Learn to safely share the road with cars, other bikes, and pedestrians.

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Check out our 2008 classes!

DC

5/3    Sherwood Rec. Center

5/17  Ft. Stevens Rec. Center

6/14  Hillcrest Rec. Center

7/19  Guy Mason Rec. Center

9/6    Turkey Thicket Rec. Center

10/11 Takoma Community Center

VA

5/10  Mt. Vernon Rec. Center, Alexandria

5/24  Aurora Hills, Arlington

5/28  Beatley Library, Alexandria

5/31  Arlington Central Library, Arlington

6/28  Fairlington Community Center, Arlington

 

Confident City Cycling (CCC)

Washington Area Bicyclist Association, with the support of the DC Departments of Transportation and Recreation, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria in Virginia, presents a choice of 11 free classes in 2008 for cyclists 16 and over. Each class will be held for three hours on each Saturday. Topics include:

• Rules of the Road: Knowing is half the battle! Did you know that you have to adhere to the same rules of the road as a car or truck does? Did you know that you have the same rights that the operator of a car or truck does? Well its true- you do! Our course offers some great tips and tricks for safely and legally using our roadways.
• Avoiding the Common Causes of Crashes: Believe it or not, most crashes are avoidable. Learn what to do if a car turns suddenly in front of you, if you have to stop suddenly, what to do to avoid the dreaded car door and much more!
• Lane Positioning: Do you ever feel like cars are passing you too closely or running you into the gutter? Learn proper lane positioning to encourage drivers to pass you at a safe distance. Also learn how to safely cross lanes of traffic in order to made turns or avoid obstacles in the road.
• Improving Pedaling Efficiency: Bicycling shouldn’t be backbreaking work! The bicycle is one of the most efficient inventions of all time- make the most of it! Learn how to shift gears in anticipation of a hill, achieve a good cadence, and minimize the wear and tear on your knees.
• Useful Accessory Equipment: We all know you need a helmet, but learn some other helpful and handy equipment to make your ride more enjoyable.
• Basic Bike Maintenance and Repair: Everyone who rides a bike should know some basic repair and maintenance skills. Learn how to change a flat tire and other emergency repair tips.

 

BICYCLING CLASSES

Allen Muchnick, a League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Cycling Instructor, will teach Road-1 (Cycling with Confidence), LAB's essential, comprehensive, and very practical 9-hour cycling skills course; Bicycling 101, a 3-hr classroom presentation derived from Road-I; and two three-hour bicycle maintenance courses (one lecture/demonstration and one all hands-on) through local adult education programs in Northern Virginia. All classes meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM.

FALL 2007 CYCLING SKILLS & BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Three Northern Virginia adult education programs are separately sponsoring four cycling skills and bicycle maintenance classes taught by Allen Muchnick, a nationally certified League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Cycling Instructor.  Except as noted, all classes will meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM. The information below is also posted here.

The 4 courses are: (see longer descriptions, fees, dates, and locations below):

* LAB Road-1 (Cycling with Confidence), the essential, comprehensive, and very practical 9-hour cycling skills course for all bicyclists

* Bicycling 101, a 3-hour discussion of bicycling basics for new and intermediate riders

* Bicycle Maintenance & Repair, a 3-hour lecture and demonstration

* Bicycle Mechanics Workshop, a 3-hour hands-on sequel to any other course

 

TO REGISTER, contact the local course sponsor at least one week IN ADVANCE:

* Alexandria Recreation Parks

(703) 838-4969 or (703) 519-2166

Registration Page sign in with the "guest" button, and search for "sport classes").

* Arlington Adult Education

(703) 228-7200

Registration Page

* Fairfax County Adult & Community Education

(703) 658-1201 or (703) 658-1225

Registration Page Search "bicycle" and "cycling" to find all classes, or go here.

For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen Muchnick, at <allenmuchnick@yahoo.com> or 703-271-0895.

Lab Road-I (Cycling with Confidence)

Learn the craft of cycling with on-bike and classroom instruction in key cycling skills for roads, paths, and groups:
equipment use and care, breakdown repairs, efficient pedalling, bike handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling, crash prevention.  Bike and helmet REQUIRED at all Saturday sessions.  Nine hours.

Arlington County Course, $79 residents/$103 non-residents, seniors $60/$79:
* GI-816: 2 Tu, Oct 9 & 16, 7:00-9:00 PM, Arlington Career Ctr plus Sat, Oct 20, Clarendon Edu Ctr, 8 AM-2 PM.
 
Fairfax County Course, $105 ($67 for resident
seniors):
* 5302-30: Tu, Oct 25, 6:30-9:30 PM plus Sat, Oct 27, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Ctr

Alexandria Course, $70 residents/$95 non-residents:
* 10305-01: W, Oct 31, 6:30-9:30 PM plus Sat, Nov 3, 9
AM-4 PM, Nannie J. Lee Ctr
 

Bicycling 101

Performance, equipment, safety, and maintenance basics for new and intermediate riders:
comfort and improvement tips, self-sufficiency, use of gearing, and street cycling fundamentals. No riding; bike not required.  One 3-hr session.

Arlington County Course, $39 residents/$50 nonresidents, seniors $29/$39:
* GI-815: Tu, Oct 2, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Course, $25 residents/$50 non-residents:
* 10302-01: W, Oct 10, Nannie J Lee Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Bicycle Maintenance & Repair

Lecture/demonstration on bike fit, breakdown repairs, and the inspection, adjustment, lubrication, and renovation of diverse components.  Bike not required.  One 3-hour session.

Fairfax County Session, $30 ($18 for resident seniors), plus $17 for optional "$25" textbook:
* 5300-31: Tu, Oct 23, Pimmit Hills Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Arlington County Sessions, $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors $29/$39:
* GI-813B: M, Oct 15, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
* GI-813C: W, Nov 7, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25/$50 non-residents
* 10303-01: W, Oct 17, Nannie J Lee Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Bicycle Mechanics Workshop

This self-directed, hands-on sequel to any other bicycle class lets you tune up, fix, or modify your bicycle or practice inspection, maintenance, or repair procedures.  Bring bike(s), supplies, and inspiration. One 3-hour session.

Arlington County Sessions, $39 residents/$50 nonresidents, seniors $29/$39:
* GI-814A: W, Oct 3, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM (rescheduled from 9/26/07)
* GI-814B: M, Oct 22, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
* GI-814C: W, Nov 14, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25 residents/$50 non-residents:
* 10304-01: W, Oct 24, Nannie J Lee Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Fairfax County Session, $35 ($21 for resident
seniors):
* 5301-30: Tu, Oct 30, Pimmit Hills Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM (Full)

For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen Muchnick, at <allenmuchnick@yahoo.com> or 703-271-0895.