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!
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:
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!
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of the DC Department of Transportation.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of BikeArlington.
The class will take place on the top floor of the parking deck near the tennis courts. WABA Instructors will be wearing teal polo shirts.
Driving/Parking Parking is available at this location. Please enter the parking deck using the eastern entrance, closest to the corner of 15th St. N and Quincy St. Please park along the wall of the parking deck, not in the middle.
Metro The nearest Metro stop is the Ballston stop on the Orange line. From the stop, walk north on Stafford St. until you reach 15th St. N, then turn right. The parking deck will be on your right, please walk to the entrance closest to Quincy St.
Biking From the Custis Trail: Follow the trail until you reach the access point on Quincy St. Cross Quincy at the intersection with 15th St. The parking deck entrance will be immediately on your left.
The nearest Capital Bikeshare station is five blocks south on Quincy St. at the Arlington Central Library.
Nuestra clase “Ciclismo Confiante en la Ciudad” le enseñará las habilidades que usted necesita para andar de bicicleta con confianza y seguridad en calles, ciclovías y senderos. Esta clase se divide en dos grupos para acomodar diferentes niveles de habilidad e intereses.
La opción de fundamentos se enfoca en practicar habilidades básicas de manejo de la bicicleta, incluyendo cómo cambiar de marcha, escanear, señalar, frenar gradualmente y zigzaguear. Nuestros instructores explicarán la importancia de la etiqueta cuando andamos en un sendero y responderán a preguntas de los participantes.
La opción de confianza le enseñará las maniobras necesarias para evitar peligros mientras usted se circula por la calle y en áreas de mucho tráfico. Los participantes aprenderán cómo zigzaguear para evitar obstáculos, frenar rápidamente, esquivar piedras y girar instantáneamente. También hablarán sobre las consideraciones para compartir espacio con otros usuarios de la calle.
Ambas opciones terminan con un paseo en grupo donde los participantes ponen a prueba sus habilidades recién adquiridas. La opción de fundamentos hará el paseo en un sendero y la opción de confianza en la calle. ¿Tiene alguna pregunta? Envíanos un email a education@waba.org o llámenos en (202) 518 – 0524 extensión 206.
Detalles de la Clase
Duración: 3 horas
Equipo: Todos participantes necesitan tener una bicicleta y casco para esta clase. Su bicicleta deberá estar bien mantenida. En caso de que prefiere utilizar una bicicleta de Capital Bikeshare, WABA le reembolsará el costo del uso de la bici. Envíanos un email a education@waba.org para obtener más informaciones.
Costo: $10 Registro Regular o GRATIS para miembros de WABA. Envíanos un email a education@waba.org para solicitar el código para miembros.
Política de registro: Es necesario registrarse con anticipación para garantizar su puesto en esta clase. También recibimos personas si registración previa en caso de que tenemos puestos disponibles. En este caso, solicitamos que llegue con 15 minutos de antecedencia para registrarse.
Por favor dirigirse al espacio cerca de las canchas de tenis y buscar a nuestros instructores, que tendrán puesto camisas polo en el color azul turquesa.
Manejando/Estacionamiento
Hay estacionamiento disponible en esta ubicación. Por favor usar la entrada leste, cerca de la intersección de las calles 15th Street N y Quincy Street. Por favor estacionar cerca de las paredes, no en el centro del estacionamiento.
Metro
La estación de Ballston (línea naranja) es la estación más cercana. Son 15 minutos de caminata o 5 minutos en bicicleta hasta el parqueadero en Quincy Street.
En Bicicleta
La ubicación de la clase está cerca del sendero Custis Trail. En el sendero, siga hasta el punto de acceso a Quincy Street. Cruce a Quincy Street y siga en la calle 15th Street N. El parqueadero estará inmediatamente a su izquierda.
Hay una estación de Capital Bikeshare a 5 cuadras al sur en la biblioteca Arlington Central Library sobre la Quincy Street.
Preguntas más frecuentes
¿Hay alguien que habla español que me pueda ayudar?
¡Si! Envíanos un email a education@waba.org o llámenos en (202) 518 – 0524 extensión 206.
¿Está clase es adecuada para mi?
Esta clase es para adultos mayores de 18 años. ¿Está buscando clases para jóvenes? Visite nuestra página de educación juvenil.
Esta clase es para participantes que ya saben cómo andar en bicicleta, pero les gustaría aprender nuevas habilidades y desarrollar su confianza al conducir en senderos o en la calle en áreas con mucho tráfico.
¿No está listo para andar en la calle? ¡No hay problema! La clase se divide en dos grupos para acomodar diferentes niveles de experiencia. La opción de fundamentos enseña las habilidades necesarias para conducir en senderos y presenta un recorrido en grupo al final de la clase.
Se requiere que los participantes traigan su propia bicicleta y casco para esta clase. Las bicicletas deben estar en buen estado de funcionamiento. WABA no puede ofrecer mantenimiento de bicicletas personales. ¡Use una bicicleta Capital Bikeshare durante esta clase y WABA le reembolsará su tarifa de uso! Envíe un correo electrónico a education@waba.org para más detalles.
¿Necesito usar un casco si uso mi bicicleta personal?
¡Si! Se requiere que todos los participantes de la clase WABA usen un casco durante nuestras clases. ¿Usted no tiene casco? ¡Envíenos un correo electrónico a education@waba.org y le proporcionarémos uno!
¿Qué debo llevar conmigo a clase?
¡Agua, zapatos cerrados, ropa deportiva, ropa de abrigo adecuada, refrigerios y protector solar!
¿Cómo confirmo mi registro?
Después de registrarse, usted recibirá un correo electrónico con detalles sobre la clase. Le enviaremos un correo electrónico recordatorio dos días antes de la clase con toda la información que usted necesita (¡incluyendo direcciones en Google Maps!).
¡Aprendí a andar de bici con seguridad y confianza! ¿Ahora que?
Recomendamos nuestros paseos en grupo, especialmente nuestros signature rides.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of the DC Department of Transportation.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation & Environmental Services.
Please meet underneath the Wilson Bridge overpass. WABA Instructors will be wearing teal polo shirts.
Driving/Parking Parking is available at this location via S Royal Street.
Metro King Street Station, accessible by the yellow and blue line, is the closest Metro station to Jones Point Park. From King Street, it is a 30 minute walk or a 10 minute ride to Jones Point.
Biking Jones Point Park is on the Mount Vernon Trail. The nearest Capital Bikeshare station is about five blocks away on the Northwest Corner of S Royal and Gibbon Streets.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the support of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.
WABA Instructors will be wearing teal polo shirts.
Metro The closest public transportation stop to the class location is the Manakee Street bus stop, servicing buses 46, 55, Q6 and Q2*. The Rockville Metro Station is a 20 minute walk (0.9 mi) along Hungerford Drive.
*Q2 (Direction: Montgomery College – Rockville) is operational during weekdays
Metrobus- The first stop of the Q2 bus route is Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 218 and the last stop is Montgomery Community College & W Campus Dr.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of the DC Department of Transportation.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation & Environmental Services.
Please meet underneath the Wilson Bridge overpass. WABA Instructors will be wearing teal polo shirts.
Driving/Parking Parking is available at this location via S Royal Street.
Metro King Street Station, accessible by the yellow and blue line, is the closest Metro station to Jones Point Park. From King Street, it is a 30 minute walk or a 10 minute ride to Jones Point.
Biking Jones Point Park is on the Mount Vernon Trail. The nearest Capital Bikeshare station is about five blocks away on the Northwest Corner of S Royal and Gibbon Streets.
Nuestra clase “Ciclismo Confiante en la Ciudad” le enseñará las habilidades que usted necesita para andar de bicicleta con confianza y seguridad en calles, ciclovías y senderos. Esta clase se divide en dos grupos para acomodar diferentes niveles de habilidad e intereses.
La opción de fundamentos se enfoca en practicar habilidades básicas de manejo de la bicicleta, incluyendo cómo cambiar de marcha, escanear, señalar, frenar gradualmente y zigzaguear. Nuestros instructores explicarán la importancia de la etiqueta cuando andamos en un sendero y responderán a preguntas de los participantes.
La opción de confianza le enseñará las maniobras necesarias para evitar peligros mientras usted se circula por la calle y en áreas de mucho tráfico. Los participantes aprenderán cómo zigzaguear para evitar obstáculos, frenar rápidamente, esquivar piedras y girar instantáneamente. También hablarán sobre las consideraciones para compartir espacio con otros usuarios de la calle.
Ambas opciones terminan con un paseo en grupo donde los participantes ponen a prueba sus habilidades recién adquiridas. La opción de fundamentos hará el paseo en un sendero y la opción de confianza en la calle. ¿Tiene alguna pregunta? Envíanos un email a education@waba.org o llámenos en (202) 518 – 0524 extensión 206.
Detalles de la Clase
Duración: 3 horas
Equipo: Todos participantes necesitan tener una bicicleta y casco para esta clase. Su bicicleta deberá estar bien mantenida. En caso de que prefiere utilizar una bicicleta de Capital Bikeshare, WABA le reembolsará el costo del uso de la bici. Envíanos un email a education@waba.org para obtener más informaciones.
Costo: $10 Registro Regular o GRATIS para miembros de WABA. Envíanos un email a education@waba.org para solicitar el código para miembros.
Política de registro: Es necesario registrarse con anticipación para garantizar su puesto en esta clase. También recibimos personas si registración previa en caso de que tenemos puestos disponibles. En este caso, solicitamos que llegue con 15 minutos de antecedencia para registrarse.
Por favor dirigirse al espacio abajo de la puente (Wilson Bridge) y buscar a nuestros instructores, que tendrán puesto camisas polo en el color azul turquesa.
Manejando/Estacionamiento
Hay estacionamiento disponible en esta ubicación. El acceso a Jones Point Park es por S Royal Street.
Metro
La estación de King Street (línea amarilla y azul) es la estación más cercana de Jones Point Park. Son 30 minutos de caminata o 10 minutos en bicicleta hasta Jones Point Park.
En Bicicleta
Jones Point Park está en el sendero Mount Vernon Trail. Hay una estación de Capital Bikeshare a 5 cuadras donde se cruzan las calles S Royal and Gibbon Street.
Preguntas más frecuentes
¿Hay alguien que habla español que me pueda ayudar?
¡Si! Envíanos un email a education@waba.org o llámenos en (202) 518 – 0524 extensión 206.
¿Está clase es adecuada para mi?
Esta clase es para adultos mayores de 18 años. ¿Está buscando clases para jóvenes? Visite nuestra página de educación juvenil.
Esta clase es para participantes que ya saben cómo andar en bicicleta, pero les gustaría aprender nuevas habilidades y desarrollar su confianza al conducir en senderos o en la calle en áreas con mucho tráfico.
¿No está listo para andar en la calle? ¡No hay problema! La clase se divide en dos grupos para acomodar diferentes niveles de experiencia. La opción de fundamentos enseña las habilidades necesarias para conducir en senderos y presenta un recorrido en grupo al final de la clase.
Se requiere que los participantes traigan su propia bicicleta y casco para esta clase. Las bicicletas deben estar en buen estado de funcionamiento. WABA no puede ofrecer mantenimiento de bicicletas personales. ¡Use una bicicleta Capital Bikeshare durante esta clase y WABA le reembolsará su tarifa de uso! Envíe un correo electrónico a education@waba.org para más detalles.
¿Necesito usar un casco si uso mi bicicleta personal?
¡Si! Se requiere que todos los participantes de la clase WABA usen un casco durante nuestras clases. ¿Usted no tiene casco? ¡Envíenos un correo electrónico a education@waba.org y le proporcionarémos uno!
¿Qué debo llevar conmigo a clase?
¡Agua, zapatos cerrados, ropa deportiva, ropa de abrigo adecuada, refrigerios y protector solar!
¿Cómo confirmo mi registro?
Después de registrarse, usted recibirá un correo electrónico con detalles sobre la clase. Le enviaremos un correo electrónico recordatorio dos días antes de la clase con toda la información que usted necesita (¡incluyendo direcciones en Google Maps!).
¡Aprendí a andar de bici con seguridad y confianza! ¿Ahora que?
Recomendamos nuestros paseos en grupo, especialmente nuestros signature rides.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation & Environmental Services.
Driving/Parking Parking is available at this location off of Mt. Vernon Avenue, either at the Four Mile Run Field Parking Lot or on adjacent side streets.
MetroBus Go multi-modal! The bus stop at the Plaza is served by buses 10A, 10B, 10E, 23A, and 23B. Not sure how to get your bike on a bus, check out our post on going multi-modal for tips and tricks.
Biking Four Mile Run Park is right off of Four Mile Run Trail and the Four Mile Run Park Trail, accessible via the Mount Vernon Trail. There is a Capital Bikeshare station at the plaza.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class. Bikes must be in good working order. Use a Capital Bikeshare bike and WABA will reimburse your usage fee for the duration of the class! Email education@waba.org for more details.
Cost: $10.00 and FREE for WABA members! Contact education@waba.org for a coupon code!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Drop-ins are free (if space is available)! Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
This class is brought to you thanks to the generous support of BikeArlington.
The class will take place on the top floor of the parking deck near the tennis courts. WABA Instructors will be wearing teal polo shirts.
Driving/Parking Parking is available at this location. Please enter the parking deck using the eastern entrance, closest to the corner of 15th St. N and Quincy St. Please park along the wall of the parking deck, not in the middle.
Metro The nearest Metro stop is the Ballston stop on the Orange line. From the stop, walk north on Stafford St. until you reach 15th St. N, then turn right. The parking deck will be on your right, please walk to the entrance closest to Quincy St.
Biking From the Custis Trail: Follow the trail until you reach the access point on Quincy St. Cross Quincy at the intersection with 15th St. The parking deck entrance will be immediately on your left.
The nearest Capital Bikeshare station is five blocks south on Quincy St. at the Arlington Central Library.
