Events
Trail Riding Basics
Saturday, October 19; 9AM-12PM
Quincy Street Parking Deck, 4099 15th St. North
Class Details
Registration opens Monday, September 9.
This class is for you if:
You already know how to ride a bike but do not have much experience riding on trails
You have experience riding on trails, but would like to learn skills that will help improve your ride
You have recently taken a WABA Basic Skills Clinic
You have recently taken a WABA Learn to Ride class and were riding confidently with two pedals by the end of class
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 them. You can request a Capital Bikeshare coupon during registration.
Cost:
FREE – WABA members and Capital Bikeshare for All (email WABA 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.
Have any questions? Email education@waba.org.
Adult Learn to Ride
Saturday, October 26, 9AM-12PM; Rain Date: Saturday, November 9
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 (WABA) 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
Registration opens Monday, September 9.
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 us 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.
Basic Skills Clinic
Saturday, November 16, 9AM-11AM; Rain Date: Saturday, November 23
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
Registration opens Monday, October 7.
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.
Adult Learn to Ride
Sunday, November 17, 9AM-12PM; Rain Date: Sunday, November 24
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
Registration opens Monday, October 7.
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
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.
Class Duration:
3 hours
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.