Spring Adult Classes: Register now!
Winter may not be over just yet, but our spring 2020 bicycle education classes are posted and registration is now open! Check out our schedule and find an upcoming class or community ride in a neighborhood near you!
WABA’s bicycle education classes help you to build confidence! Whether you’re a seasoned bicyclist or are learning to ride for the first time, our experienced instructors will provide the tips, tricks, and guidance you need to bike with ease. Did we mention that our classes are FREE for WABA members? Check out all the benefits of membership at waba.org/extras and become a member today!
Choosing the Class That is Right for You
Adult Learn to Ride – This 3 hour class is for adults who have never ridden a bike before or have not been on a bike in some time. Participants learn the basics of balancing, gliding, and pedaling, with the goal of riding by the end of class!
Class Details:
- Bicycles and helmets provided
- Subsidized registrations available
- Advanced registration required
Basic Skills Clinic – This 2 hour clinic is for participants who have recently taken an Adult Learn to Ride class and would like to continue practicing basic skills. Instructors will teach basic bike handling drills drills such as starting and stopping, turning, weaving and gradual braking.
Class Details:
- Bicycles and helmets provided!
- Bring your own bike and helmet for a reduced registration cost
- Advanced registration required
City Cycling – This 3 hour class is for participants who know how to ride a bike but would like to build confidence. Participants run through basic bike handling skills to hazard avoidance maneuvers and discuss strategies for riding in different road, bike lane and trail situations. The class ends with a group ride where participants put their newly acquired skills into practice.
Class Details:
- Participants must bring their own bicycle and helmet!
- Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee!
- Advanced registration recommended, drop ins are free!
Community Rides – WABA’s community rides are an inclusive space for riders of all levels to explore the region. Community rides are designed to accommodate different distances and interests.
Class Details:
- Family friendly
- Participants must bring their own bicycle and helmet
- Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee!
Advanced registration recommended, drop ins are free!
Still not sure which class is right for you? Email us at education@waba.org or call 202-518-0524 ext. 221. We’ll help you get signed up for a class in no time.
Classes Offered with Spanish Translation
This season, select classes across the region will be taught in English and Spanish! Check out our bilingual classes below:
- 4/25- Learn to Ride, Jones Point Park, Alexandria
- 5/3- Learn to Ride, Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington
- 5/17- City Cycling, Jones Point Park, Alexandria
- 6/6- Learn to Ride, Montgomery College, Rockville
- 6/20- Basic Skills Clinic, Jones Point, Alexandria
- 6/28- City Cycling, Quincy Street Parking Deck, Arlington
Our highly-trained instructors will provide bilingual instruction to make sure you have the best experience possible. Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.
Now that spring class registration is open, what are you waiting for? Make 2020 the year you accomplish your biking goals. Sign up for a class today! We can’t wait to see you out there.
WABA is proud to partner with the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Arlington County and The City of Alexandria to provide bicycle education classes near you!