Events
Ebikes are everywhere nowadays, and they are a fantastic option for anyone who is looking to add an extra boost to their ride or get around town more quickly. You can grab a Capital Bikeshare Ebike from a docking station, or pick up a Lime dockless ebike off of a street corner. With all of these bikes only a few steps out your front door, it is important to know how to be safe and get the most out of your ride. Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Capital Bikeshare Ebike and helmet rental provided for all participants. You are welcome to bring your own Ebike if you wish.
Cost: FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
$10.00 – Registration
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
When registering, drag and drop the pop-up window to see all of the form fields.
Ebikes are everywhere nowadays, and they are a fantastic option for anyone who is looking to add an extra boost to their ride or get around town more quickly. You can grab a Capital Bikeshare Ebike from a docking station, or pick up a Lime dockless ebike off of a street corner. With all of these bikes only a few steps out your front door, it is important to know how to be safe and get the most out of your ride. Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes and trails alike.
This class is broken into two groups to accommodate different skill levels and interests. The Fundamentals track focuses on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.
The Confidence track teaches hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding on the street and in heavily-trafficked areas. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge, and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
Each track ends the class with an on-street or on-trail group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Capital Bikeshare Ebike and helmet rental provided for all participants. You are welcome to bring your own Ebike if you wish.
Cost: FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
$10.00 – Registration
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
When registering, drag and drop the pop-up window to see all of the form fields.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets and in heavily trafficked areas.
The first half of the class will cover important bike handling skills and hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding in traffic. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
The class ends with an on-street group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Capital Bikeshare Ebike and helmet rental provided for all participants. You are welcome to bring your own Ebike if you wish.
Cost: FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
$10.00 – Registration
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
When registering, drag and drop the pop-up window to see all of the form fields.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets and in heavily trafficked areas.
The first half of the class will cover important bike handling skills and hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding in traffic. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
The class ends with an on-street group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.
Class Details
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment: Capital Bikeshare Ebike and helmet rental provided for all participants. You are welcome to bring your own Ebike if you wish.
Cost: FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
$10.00 – Registration
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
When registering, drag and drop the pop-up window to see all of the form fields.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets and in heavily trafficked areas.
The first half of the class will cover important bike handling skills and hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding in traffic. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
The class ends with an on-street group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.
Class Details
This class is for you if:
You know how to ride a bike and have experience riding on trails
You know how to ride a bike and would like to learn how to ride safely in traffic
You have experience riding in traffic but would like to learn more about traffic law and how to navigate tricky traffic situations
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment:
Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class.
Bikes must be in good working order.
Prefer to use Capital Bikeshare? WABA will provide coupons for a FREE 4 hour rental to those who need. You can request a Capital Bikeshare coupon during registration.
Cost: FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
$10.00 – Registration
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets and in heavily trafficked areas.
The first half of the class will cover important bike handling skills and hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding in traffic. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
The class ends with an on-street group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.
Class Details
This class is for you if:
You know how to ride a bike and have experience riding on trails
You know how to ride a bike and would like to learn how to ride safely in traffic
You have experience riding in traffic but would like to learn more about traffic law and how to navigate tricky traffic situations
Class Duration: 3 hours
Equipment:
Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class.
Bikes must be in good working order.
Prefer to use Capital Bikeshare? WABA will provide coupons for a FREE 4 hour rental to those who need. You can request a Capital Bikeshare coupon during registration.
Cost: FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email us for a coupon)
$10.00 – Registration
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
Interested in taking a LIME bike for a test ride? WABA’s E-bike Confident City Cycling class in an opportunity to practice basic bike handling skills, learn the difference between E-bikes and non-motorized “accoustic” bikes, and pick up tips for riding safely and confidently on streets and in traffic.
The first half of the class will cover important bike handling skills and hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding in traffic. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.
The class ends with an on-street group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org.
Check out WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants.
This class is for you if:
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You know how to ride a bike and have experience riding on trails
You know how to ride a bike and would like to learn how to ride safely in traffic
You have experience riding in traffic but would like to learn more about traffic law and how to navigate tricky traffic situations
Ebikes are faster and heavier than non-motorized “accoustic” bikes. We recommend this class for those who feel confident in their ability to balance, steer, and control a non-motorized bike.
Equipment:
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A LIME E-bike and helmet will be provided for all participants.
Prefer to bring your own E-bike? No problem!
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, September 8, 9AM-12PM; Rain Date: Sunday, September 22
Quincy Street Parking Deck, 4099 15th St. North
This Adult Learn to Ride class is for participants 18 and older. Experienced instructors from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal, and steer a bike and progress at their own pace.
Class Details
This class is for you if:
You have never been on a bicycle before
You have not ridden a bicycle in many years
You have previously tried to learn how to ride a bicycle, but were unsuccessful
Class Duration:
3 hours
Equipment:
A bicycle and helmet will be provided for all class participants.
You will be asked to provide your height in the registration portal so that we can reserve a properly sized bicycle for you.
Cost:
FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email WABA for a coupon)
$10.00 – Resident Registration*
$85.00 – Non-Resident Registration
*WABA partners with local jurisdictions to bring subsidized bicycle education to residents of that jurisdiction. Example – if you are an Arlington County resident taking a class in Arlington County your registration is just $10.00!
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for Adult Learn to Ride classes. Registration closes at 1:00 pm the Thursday before class.
Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.
Basic Skills Clinic
Sunday, September 29, 9AM-11AM; Rain Date: Sunday, October 13
Quincy Street Parking Deck, 4099 15th St. North
Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who have recently taken a Learn to Ride class or who know how to ride a bike but have not been on one for some time. Basic Skills Clinics focus on skills such as turning, shifting, braking gradually, and weaving and will help you develop the fundamental bike handling skills necessary to ride confidently! Experienced instructors from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) will observe where you are at and will provide tailored instruction to help you progress to the next level. Participants move at their own pace and are encouraged to continue practicing these skills at home.
Class Details
This class is for you if:
You have recently taken a Learn to Ride class and were riding with two pedals by the end of class.
You know how to ride a bike but have not been on one in some time and need a little bit of tailored instruction to get you going again!
Class Duration:
2 hours
Equipment:
Bicycle and helmet provided for those who need. Please select the “Bike Rental + Registration” option at checkout.
Participants may bring their own bicycle and helmet for a discounted registration fee. Please make sure that bikes are in good working order. WABA does not provide bicycle maintenance for personal bikes.
Cost:
$50.00 if you require a bicycle and helmet rental / $10.00 if you bring your own!
Registration Policy:
Advance registration is required for this event. Be sure to show up for class 15 minutes before the start time.
Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.