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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 <allenmuchnick@yahoo.com> 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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