Three Northern Virginia adult education programs are separately
sponsoring three cycling skills and bicycle maintenance courses taught
by Allen Muchnick, a nationally certified League of American Bicyclists
(LAB) Cycling Instructor. Except as noted otherwise, all classes meet
on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM.
The three courses are (see longer descriptions, fees, dates, and
locations below):
* Cycling with Confidence (LAB Traffic Skills 101), the essential,
comprehensive, and very practical 9-hour cycling skills course for *all*
bicyclists;
* Bicycle Maintenance & Repair, a 3-hour lecture and demonstration; and
* Bicycle Mechanics Workshop, a 3-hour hands-on sequel to any course
listed above.
TO REGISTER, contact the local course sponsor at least one week IN
ADVANCE:
* Alexandria Recreation and Parks (703-838-4969 [or 703-519-2166] or go
to [http://tinyurl.com/23kxr2] , sign in with the “guest” button, and
select “sports” under “activity”).
* Arlington Adult Education (703-228-7200 or
[http://www.arlingtonadulted.org] . To view all bicycle classes, go to
[http://tinyurl.com/2dv57s] .
* Fairfax County Adult & Community Education (703-658-1201 [or
703-658-1225] or [http://www.aceclasses.org] . Search “bicycle” and
“cycling” to find all classes, or go to [http://tinyurl.com/2kmm4g] .
For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen
Muchnick, at <allenmuchnick@yahoo.com> or 703-271-0895.
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CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE (LAB Traffic Skills 101). 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 pedaling, bike handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling,
and crash prevention. Bike and helmet REQUIRED at the second and final
7-hr class session on Saturday (bring or buy lunch). One Thursday night
and one Saturday session (10 hrs total).
Fairfax County Course, $109 ($69.40 for resident seniors):
* TI05302-30: Th, Oct 16, 6:30-9:30 PM, plus Sat, Oct 18, 9 AM-4 PM,
Pimmit Hills Ctr
Alexandria Course, $70 residents/$95 non-residents:
* 110305-01: Th, Oct 23, 6:30-9:30 PM, plus Sat, Oct 25, 9 AM-4PM, Lee
Ctr
Arlington County Course, $85 residents/$109 non-residents, seniors
$65/$85:
* GI-816: Th, Oct 30, 6:30-9:30 PM, plus Sat, Nov 1, 9 AM-4PM, Arlington
Career Ctr
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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, $32 ($19.20 for resident seniors), plus $17 for
optional “$25” textbook:
* TI05300-31: Tu, Oct 21, Pimmit Hills Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
Arlington County Sessions, $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors
$29/$39:
* GI-813B: M, Oct 20, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
* GI-813C: W, Nov 12, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25/$50 non-residents
* 110303-01: W, Oct 22, 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 non-residents, seniors
$29/$39:
* GI-814B: M, Oct 27, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
* GI-814C: W, Nov 19, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
Fairfax County Session, $39 ($23.40 for resident seniors):
* TI05301-30: Tu, Oct 28, Pimmit Hills Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25 residents/$50
non-residents:
* 110304-01: W, Oct 29, Lee Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
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