Fall 2008 Bicycling Classes

Fri Sep 5 20:00:32 CDT 2008

Please help spread the word, especially about the City of Alexandria classes which will all be held in the second half of October.--AM

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FALL 2008 CYCLING SKILLS & BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Three Northern Virginia adult education programs are separately sponsoring four 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 four courses are (see longer descriptions, fees, dates, and locations below):

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

* Cycling with Confidence (LAB Road-1), 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 at yahoo.com> or 703-271-0895. 

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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.  One three-hour session.

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25/$50 non-residents
* 110302-01: W, Oct 15, Lee Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

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CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE (LAB ROAD-I).  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 Sessions, $32 ($19.20 for resident seniors), plus $17 for optional "$25" textbook:
* TI05300-30: Tu, Sept 16, Edison HS, 6:30-9:30 PM
* 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-813A: W, Sept 17, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM  (FULL, wait list available)
* 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

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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-814A: W, Sept 24, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
* 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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