SUMMER 2007 CYCLING SKILLS & BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Four adult education programs in Northern Virginia are separately sponsoring five cycling skills and bicycle maintenance classes taught by Allen Muchnick, a nationally certified League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Cycling Instructor. All classes will meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM. The information below is also posted at [http://www.vabike.org/ed_much.htm] .

THE FIVE 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;

* LAB Road-2 (Proficient Cycling), advanced cycling and mechanical skills for Road-1 graduates;

* 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 IN ADVANCE:

* Alexandria Recreation and Parks (703-838-4969 [or 703-519-2166], [http://ci.alexandria.va.us/recreation/rpca_registration.html] (or [http://ci.alexandria.va.us/recreation/recreation/classes/rec_schedule_homepage.html])

* Arlington Adult Education (703-228-7200 or [http://www.arlingtonadulted.org] (or [https://registration.arlingtonadulted.org/wconnect/ace/home.htm])

* Fairfax County Adult & Community Education (703-658-1201 [or 703-658-1225] or [http://www.aceclasses.org] (or [http://www.fcps.edu/adult.htm])

* Falls Church Community Center (703-248-5077)

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 sessions. Nine hours.

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Course, $70
* 40305-01: 3 Fr, July 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-9:30 PM, Nannie J Lee Center

Arlington County Course, $79 residents/$103 non-residents, seniors $60/$79:
* GI-816: 3 M, July 16, 23, 30, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr

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PROFICIENT CYCLING (LAB ROAD-I). Advanced cycling and mechanical skills for LAB Road-1 graduates: ride hills, rural roads, urban arterials, and freeway merges; discuss endurance training and hot, cold, wet, and dark conditions; observe common maintenance procedures. Bike and helmet REQUIRED at all sessions. Nine hours.

Falls Church Community Center Course, $73 residents/$83 non-residents:
* 350713-A: 3 Th, Aug 9, 16, & 23, 6:30-9:30 PM

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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. One 3-hr session. No riding.

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25
* 40302-01: Fr, July 6, 6:30-9:30 PM, Nannie J Lee Center

Arlington County Session, $38 residents/$50 nonresidents, seniors $28/$38:
* GI-815: M, July 9, Arlington Career Center, 6:30-9:30 PM

Falls Church Community Center Session, $21 residents/$31 non-residents:
* 350713-A: Fr, Aug 3, 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 Session, $43, includes Park Tool Manual (a $25 value):
* TI05300-0-0021: Th, July 5, McLean HS, 6:30-9:30 PM

Arlington County Session, $38 residents/$50 nonresidents, seniors $28/$38:
* GI-813C: W, Jul 25, Arlington Career Center, 6:30-9:30 PM

Falls Church Community Center Session, $21 residents/$31 non-residents:
* 350704-A: Tu, Aug 7, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25
* 40303-01: Tu, Aug 21, Nannie J Lee Center, 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.

Fairfax County Session, $35:
* TI05301-0-0020: Tu, July 17, Pimmit Hills Center, 6:30-9:30 PM

Arlington County Sessions, $38 residents/$50 nonresidents, seniors $28/$38:
* GI-814B: Tu, Jun 26, Arlington Career Center, 6:30-9:30 PM
* GI-814C: W, Aug 1, Arlington Career Center, 6:30-9:30 PM

Falls Church Community Center Session, $21 residents/$31 non-residents:
* 350705-A: Tu, Aug 14, 6:30-9:30 PM

Alexandria Recreation and Parks Session, $25
* 40304-01: Tu, Aug 28, Nannie J Lee Center, 6:30-9:30 PM

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