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Are these classes ever offered in DC?

muchnick@CapAccess.org wrote:

> 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.
>
>                              *  *  *
>
> 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
>
>                              *  *  *
>
> 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
>
>                              *  *  *
>
> 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
>
>                              *  *  *
>
> 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
>
>                              *  *  *
>
> 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
>
>                              *  *  *
>
> 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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