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WINTER & SPRING 2009 CYCLING SKILLS & BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Two Northern Virginia adult education programs are separately
sponsoring four cycling skills and bicycle maintenance courses taught
by Allen Muchnick, a nationally certified League of American
Bicyclists (LAB) Cycling Instructor.  Except as noted otherwise, all
classes meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM.

The four courses are (see longer descriptions, fees, dates, and
locations below):

* Bicycling 101, a 3-hour discussion of bicycling basics for new and
intermediate riders.

* Cycling with Confidence (LAB 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 any course
listed above.


TO REGISTER, contact the local course sponsor at least one week IN
ADVANCE:

* 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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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.  One three-hour session.

Fairfax County Session, $39 ($23.40 for resident seniors):
* TI05299-10: Tu, Mar 31, 6:30-9:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Ctr

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CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE (LAB Traffic Skills 101).  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 pedaling, bike handling, training, vehicular
(street) cycling, and crash prevention.  Bike and helmet REQUIRED at
the second and final 7-hr class session on Saturday (bring or buy
lunch).  One weeknight night and one Saturday session (10 hrs total).

Arlington County Course, $85 residents/$109 non-residents, seniors
$65/$85:
* GI-816: Tu, Mar 24, 6:30-9:30 PM, plus Sat, Mar 28, 9 AM-4PM,
Arlington Career Ctr

Fairfax County Course, $109 ($69.40 for resident seniors):
* TI05302-10: W, Apr 22, 6:30-9:30 PM, plus Sat, Apr 25, 9 AM-4 PM,
Pimmit Hills Ctr

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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, $32 ($19.20 for resident seniors), plus $17
for optional "$25" textbook:
* TI05300-11: W, Feb 18, 6:30-9:30 PM, Edison HS
* TI05300-12: Th, Mar 19, 6:30-9:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Ctr

Arlington County Sessions, $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors
$29/$39:
* GI-813B: Th, Feb 19, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI-813C: Tu, Apr 21, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr

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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, $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors
$29/$39:
* GI-814B: Th, Feb 26, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI-814C: Tu, Apr 28, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr

Fairfax County Session, $39 ($23.40 for resident seniors):
* TI05301-11: W, Feb 25, 6:30-9:30 PM, Edison HS
* TI05301-12: Th, Mar 26, 6:30-9:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Ctr

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