Our bicycling classes and group rides help you learn new skills and develop confidence! We offer sessions for adults of all skill levels in DC, Northern Virginia, and Prince George’s and Montgomery County.
Many of our instructors also offer individual lessons. You can connect with them here.
Want to teach with us? Learn more about it here.
Questions about classes? Email us at education@waba.org.
Learn to Ride Classes
For those who have never ridden a bike before, or have not been on a bike in a long time. WABA’s experienced instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. During class participants will progress at their own pace, learning how to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike.
Adult Learn to Ride – Bethesda, MD
May 23, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride – VA
May 30, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride – Burtonsville, MD
May 31, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Youth Learn to Ride
May 31, 2026
WABA’s experienced instructors teach beginner biking skills through a series of games and drills.
Adult Learn to Ride – Wheaton, MD
Jun 6, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride – Bethesda, MD
Jun 7, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Basic Skills Clinic – Rockville, MD
Jun 13, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Adult Learn to Ride – Bethesda, MD
Jun 14, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Youth Learn to Ride
Jun 14, 2026
WABA’s experienced instructors teach beginner biking skills through a series of games and drills.
Basic Skills Clinics
Sign up for this 2 hour clinic if you have recently taken an Adult Learn to Ride class and would like to continue practicing basic skills like starting and stopping, turning, weaving and gradual braking.
On Street & Trail Riding
New and experienced bicyclists alike can benefit from WABA’s continuing education classes. Take a look at the class descriptions below to find the one that is right for you.
Adult Trail Riding Basics – DC
May 23, 2026
This class teaches participants the skills needed to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many wonderful trails.
Youth Trail Riding Basics – DC
Jun 20, 2026
This class teaches kids the skills needed to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many wonderful trails.
Adult Trail Riding Basics – DC
Jun 21, 2026
This class teaches participants the skills needed to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many wonderful trails.
Road Riding Basics – DC
May 24, 2026
Learn the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on the street.
Youth Road Riding Basics – DC
May 30, 2026
This class will teach your kid the skills they need to ride safely and confidently on the roads.
WABA x VEO Road Riding Basics – DC
May 31, 2026
Learn the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on the street.
Road Riding Basics – DC
Jun 7, 2026
Learn the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on the street.