Bicycle Education

A variety of bicycle education classes are offered in Arlington and throughout the region. Descriptions of classes being offered are listed below.

Confident City Cycling Class

Learn to safely share the road with cars, other bikes, and pedestrians. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association, with the support of the DC Departments of Transportation and Recreation, presents free classes in 2006 for cyclists 16 and over. Each class will be held for three hours on a Saturday morning. 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.

WABA requires that cyclists who plan to join the on-road sessions afterwards bring a bike, helmet, water, and a lock. View the schedule of classes.

CYCLING SKILLS & BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Local adult education programs in Northern Virginia are sponsoring cycling skills and bicycle maintenance classes. The classes being taught are:

* 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; and

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

For updated information on where and when the classes are, visit the Virginia Bicycling Federation's Education page.

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