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Effective Cycling Road I (aka "Cycling with Confidence") will be held the
next three Tuesdays (April 11, 18, and 25) from 6:30-9:30 PM at Thomas
Jefferson Elementary School in the City of Falls Church.  This is an
excellent opportunity for valuable on-bike training in vital cycling
skills that make you safer, stronger, and more confident for all types of
riding.  The registration fee ($32 for Falls Church residents, $42 for all
others) is quite reasonable for this nine-hour course.  (Required course
materials from the League of American Bicyclists are purchased at cost
from me [$11/student] at the first session).  Your investment in this
course will more than pay for itself if you avoid just one serious bike
crash as a consequence. 

Weather permitting, we will be riding outdoors as much as possible for the
first 90 minutes of each class session, so participants should be ready to
ride when each session starts.  Preregistration by Monday, April 10 is
required.  Call Falls Church Recreation and Parks at 703-248-5077 to
register and for more information.  A complete announcement of my
remaining spring and summer bike classes follows. 

Allen Muchnick
muchnick@capaccess.org, 703-237-8967


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      SPRING AND SUMMER BIKE CLASSES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA 

Allen Muchnick, a certified Effective Cycling Instructor, will teach six
courses for bicyclists in FAIRFAX COUNTY (at Pimmit Hills Center [PHC,
7510 Lisle Av] or Marshall High School [MHS, 7731 Leesburg Pike], both
near I-495 & Rte 7, or Oakton High School [OHS, 2900 Sutton Rd], near
Vienna Metro) and in FALLS CHURCH (at various city facilities).  Except as
noted, all classes will meet from 7-10 PM on weekdays.  To register and
for directions, call 703-227-2377 (or 703-227-2250) or visit
www.fcps.k12.va.us for the FAIRFAX COUNTY courses and 703-248-5077 for the
FALLS CHURCH courses.  For other details, contact Allen at
<allen@waba.org> or 703-237-8967 or check www.waba.org for updated class
announcements. 

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BICYCLING 101. Fundamentals for new and intermediate riders: equipment
basics, self sufficiency, using gears, handling skills, comfort and
improvement tips, safety on streets and trails, more.  No riding.  One
3-hour session. 

      Fairfax County Courses, $29 ($39 for non-residents):
                 * 5305-29: Thursday, May 4, MHS
                 * 5305-21: Monday, May 22, OHS
                * 5305-30: Tuesday, June 27, MHS
                * 5305-31: Thursday, July 27, PHC
 
        Fall Church Courses, $12 ($15 for non-residents):
           * 250713B: Wednesday, May 10, 6:30-9:30 PM 
            * 350713A: Friday, July 14, 6:30-9:30 PM 

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BICYCLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR. Lecture/demonstration on bike fit, breakdown
repairs, inspections, lubrication, brake and derailleur adjustments, more. 
Bikes not required.  One 3-hour session. 

      Fairfax County Courses, $29 ($39 for non-residents):
                * 5300-21: Monday, April 24, PHC
                  * 5300-22: Monday, May 1, PHC
                * 5300-23: Wednesday, May 31, OHS
                * 5300-30: Wednesday, June 7, MHS
                * 5300-31: Tuesday, June 13, PHC
                 * 5300-32: Monday, June 19, MHS
                * 5300-33: Thursday, June 29, PHC
                 * 5300-34: Monday, July 24, OHS
               * 5300-35: Thursday, August 10, MHS

        Falls Church Courses, $12 ($15 for nonresidents):
           * 250704B: Wednesday, May 17, 6:30-9:30 PM 
            * 350704A: Friday, July 21, 6:30-9:30 PM 
                                
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BICYCLE MECHANICS WORKSHOP.  Tune up, fix, or modify your bicycle or
practice inspection, maintenance, or repair procedures in this
self-directed, hands-on sequel to Bicycle Maintenance & Repair.  Bring
bike, supplies, and inspiration.  One 3-hour session.

      Fairfax County Courses, $29 ($39 for non-residents):
               * 5301-20: Wednesday, April 12, PHC
                 * 5301-21: Monday, May 15, PHC
               * 5301-30: Wednesday, June 21, OHS
                * 5301-31: Tuesday, July 11, MHS

      Falls Church Courses, $17 ($21.25 for nonresidents):
           * 250705B: Wednesday, May 24, 6:30-9:30 PM
            * 350705A: Friday, July 28, 6:30-9:30 PM

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CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE (Effective Cycling Road-I). On-bike and classroom
instruction in essential cycling skills for traffic, trails, and groups:
equipment and maintenance basics, breakdown repairs, using gears, bike
handling, preventing falls and crashes, and vehicular cycling principles. 
Bike and helmet REQUIRED at all sessions.  The price listed for the Falls
Church courses includes $11 for materials.  Three 3-hour sessions. 

       Falls Church Courses, $43 ($53 for non-residents): 
     * 250707A: April 11, 18, & 25 (Tuesdays), 6:30-9:30 PM
     * 350707A: August 2, 9, & 16 (Wednesdays), 6:30-9:30 PM

      Fairfax County Courses, $69 ($79 for non-residents): 
           * 5302-20: May 9, 16, & 23 (Tuesdays), PHC
         * 5302-30: July 12, 19, & 26 (Wednesdays), OHS

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BICYCLE COMMUTING. Effective Cycling's module on utilitarian cycling:
equipment, carrying cargo, clothing and grooming, bike storage, routing,
security, darkness and rain, multi-modal trips, and accommodating job and
family.  Bring helmet and bike legally equipped for half-hour night ride. 
The price listed includes $8 for materials.  One 3-hour session. 

       Falls Church Courses, $20 ($23 for non-residents):
          * 250712A: Wednesday, April 26, 6:30-9:30 PM
          * 350712A: Wednesday, August 23, 6:30-9:30 PM

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PROFICIENT CYCLING (Effective Cycling Road-II). Advanced cycling and
mechanical skills: 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.  The price listed includes $11 for materials. 
Three 3-hour sessions. 

       Falls Church Course, $43 ($53 for non-residents): 
    * 350714A: August 17, 24, & 31 (Thursdays), 6:30-9:30 PM

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