FALL 2007 CYCLING SKILLS & BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Three Northern Virginia adult education programs are separately sponsoring four different cycling skills and bicycle maintenance classes taught by Allen Muchnick, a nationally certified League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Cycling Instructor. Except as noted, all classes will meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM.

THE FOUR COURSES ARE (see longer descriptions, fees, dates, and locations below):

* LAB Road-1 (Cycling with Confidence), the essential, comprehensive, and very practical 9-hour cycling skills course for *all* bicyclists;

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

* Bicycle Maintenance & Repair, a 3-hour lecture and demonstration; and

* Bicycle Mechanics Workshop, a 3-hour hands-on sequel to any other course.

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 search for "sport classes").

* 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 or 703-271-0895.

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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 pedalling, bike handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling, crash prevention. Bike and helmet REQUIRED at all Saturday sessions. Nine hours.

Arlington County Course, $79 residents/$103 non-residents, seniors $60/$79:
* GI-816: 2 Tu, Oct 9 & 16, 7:00-9:00 PM, Arlington Career Ctr plus Sat, Oct 20, Clarendon Edu Ctr, 8 AM-2 PM.

Fairfax County Course, $105 ($67 for resident seniors):
* 5302-30: Tu, Oct 25, 6:30-9:30 PM plus Sat, Oct 27, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Ctr

Alexandria Course, $70:
* 10305-01: W, Oct 31, 6:30-9:30 PM plus Sat, Nov 3, 9 AM-4 PM, Nannie J. Lee Ctr

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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; bike not required. One 3-hr session.

Arlington County Course, $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors $29/$39:
* GI-815: Tu, Oct 2, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Course, $25:
* 10302-01: W, Oct 10, Nannie J Lee Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

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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, $30 ($18 for resident seniors), plus $17 for optional "$25" textbook:
* 5300-30: Tu, Sept 18, Edison HS, 6:30-9:30 PM
* 5300-31: Tu, Oct 23, Pimmit Hills Ctr, 6:30=9:30 PM

Arlington County Session, $38 residents/$50 nonresidents, seniors $28/$38:
* GI-813A: W, Sep 19, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM (FULL)
* GI-813B: M, Oct 15, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
* GI-813C: W, Nov 7, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25
* 10303-01: W, Oct 17, Nannie J 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, $38 residents/$50 nonresidents, seniors $28/$38:
* GI-814A: W, Oct 3, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM (rescheduled from 9/26/07)
* GI-814B: M, Oct 22, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM
* GI-814C: W, Nov 14, Arlington Career Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25
* 10304-01: W, Oct 24, Nannie J Lee Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM

Fairfax County Session, $35 ($21 for resident seniors):
* 5301-30: Tu, Oct 30, Pimmit Hills Ctr, 6:30-9:30 PM (FULL)

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