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Fall 2011 Bicycling Classes in Northern Virginia

Adult education programs in Arlington and Fairfax Counties are
separately sponsoring three cycling skills and bicycle maintenance
courses taught by Allen Muchnick, a traffic cycling instructor
certified by the League of American Bicyclists.  Except for the 9-hour
classes with Saturday sessions, all classes meet on weekday evenings
from 6:30-9:30 PM.

The three courses are:

* Smart Cycling--Traffic Skills 101, the essential, comprehensive, and
very practical 9-hour cycling skills course for *all* bicyclists;

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

* Bicycle Mechanics Workshop, a 3-hour hands-on sequel to either
course listed above.


TO REGISTER, enroll with the local course sponsor IN ADVANCE:

* Arlington Adult Education (703-228-7200 or [ http://www.arlingtonadulted.org
] ) .  To view all bicycling classes, go to [ http://tinyurl.com/2dv57s
] .

* Fairfax County Adult & Community Education (703-658-1201 [or
703-658-1225] or [ https://aceclasses.fcps.edu/ ] .  To view all
bicycling classes, search for "bicycle" or go to [ http://tinyurl.com/3mnwcm8
] .


For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen
Muchnick, at <allenmuchnick@yahoo.com> or 703-271-0895.

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SMART CYCLING--TRAFFIC SKILLS 101 (CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE!). Learn
the craft of cycling with on-bike and classroom instruction in key
cycling skills and best practices for roads, paths, and groups:
equipment use and care, breakdown repairs, efficient pedaling, bike
handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling, and crash prevention.
Nine hours over two sessions.  Bike and helmet REQUIRED at the second
class session which meets on a Saturday.

* Arlington County Course, GI816A, $85 residents/$109 non-residents,
seniors $65/$85: Tu, Oct 18, 6:30-9:30 PM plus Sat, Oct. 22, 9 AM-4
PM, Arlington Career Center

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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 Course, TI05300, $48 ($36 for resident seniors), plus
$17 for optional "$25" textbook: W, Oct 19, 6:30-9:30 PM, Plum Center

* Arlington County Course, GI813C, $45 residents/$55 non-residents,
seniors $35/$45: W, Nov 2, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Center

* * *

BICYCLE MECHANICS WORKSHOP. This self-directed, hands-on sequel to
either of the above bicycle classes 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 Course, TI05301, $55 ($41.25 for resident seniors):
W, Oct 26, 6:30-9:30 PM, Plum Center

* Arlington County Course, GI814C, $39 residents/$50 non-residents,
seniors $29/$39: W, Nov 9, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Center

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Allen Muchnick
League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling Instructor (LCI) #538
allenmuchnick@yahoo.com
703-271-0895
Arlington VA