Fall 2008 Bicycling Classes

[Allen Muchnick]

Please spread the word about these classes, especially the two next week in Alexandria.  The Arlington and Fairfax County classes are largely full, whereas the Alexandria classes still have several openings.

Thanks in advance,

Allen Muchnick
League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor #538

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FALL 2008 CYCLING SKILLS & BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

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 at 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

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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-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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