Wednesday, August 22, 2018
FABB Bike Education Classes Coming to George Mason University
FABB is proud to be working with George Mason University’s Transportation Office to offer bicycle classes for students and staff this fall. Details are being finalized, but we are tentatively set to hold classes on September 21 and October 20.
If you or someone you know is a GMU student who would like to learn to ride a bike, please mark the dates and watch for registration details here or on FABB’s other social media.
GMU is very supportive of biking. In early September its Parking and Transportation offices will help Mason cyclists to register their bikes and even provide first-time registrants with a free U-lock, bike lights, safety information, and more. Mason Recreation, the Office of Sustainability, and Parking and Transportation have teamed up to bring the Mason community a free bike check out program. This pilot program will start with five bikes that are available for checkout for a day at no cost. Details on both of these programs can be found here.
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Monday, July 16, 2018
Register Now for FABB Adult Learn to Ride Classes
If you or someone you know want to experience the joys of biking but have not yet learned to ride, now is your chance! FABB is offering classes for adults (18 years and up) on three different Saturdays in August and September. Our team of certified instructors will teach the basics in a helpful learn-at-your-own-pace class. Over the course of two hours they will help students get their balance on a bike and then progress into using pedals and basic riding skills.
Register now for class on either August 11, August 18, or September 8 at our Eventbrite page. Classes will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Fairfax County Government Center’s Parking Lot B. Students need to wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather and need a bike and a helmet that fits.
If you have questions, please email FABB’s Education Coordinator at education@fabb-bikes.org.
Special accommodations will be provided upon request. Please call the education coordinator at 540-227-6051 two working days before the event to make the necessary arrangements.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Learn to Bike Classes in Reston in April
Please pass the word to friends and others you know you have expressed interest in biking that a Learn to Bike for Adults Class (13 years and older) at the Reston Community Center is available for registration. Classes will be held on Sunday, April 8, and Sunday, April 29, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The class is for adults who have never learned to ride a bike before or need to relearn the basics. Certified instructors use a technique that is intuitive and will take students through a progressive curriculum that has a very high success rate. Topics addressed include: balance skills, basic steering skills, and basic braking skills.
There is a registration fee of $65 for Reston residents and $98 for non-residents. The fee includes the rental of a bike and a Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) approved helmet. If the student would like to bring his or her own helmet, it must be CPSC approved. The registration code is 306205-8C for April 8 and 306205-8D for April 29.
Students are asked to wear comfortable, weather appropriate outerwear and bring water and a snack. Students will be contacted two weeks in advance of the class to ensure that the proper size bicycle is provided.
For more information, please contact the Fitness and Wellness Director at 703-390-6159. Reston Community Center is at 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston.
Labels: bike classes, RCC, reston
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Reminder: Bike Safety Classes in Reston
Registration will open for non-Reston residents this week for the Reston Community Center’s bicycle workshops and classes scheduled for later this summer. The Confident Cycling Class will offer three 3-hour sessions to help riders improve their skills for controlling their bike, avoiding crashes, and getting out of dangerous situations. There also will be a Learn to Bike class for children (6-14 years old) and one for adults (15 years and older). The costs of the workshops and classes vary, but these are great investments for new riders and aspiring commuters. You can register for the classes at the RCC website and find more information about the courses at this earlier FABB Blog post.
Labels: bike classes, reston
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Summer Bike Workshops and Classes in Reston
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| Certified instructors training riders. Photo courtesy of Bike Arlington |
We have good news for people interested in improving their bicycling skills or just learning how to bike. There will be a series of workshops and classes taught this summer at the Reston Community Center by FABB member and certified cycling instructor Kelley Westenhoff.
And, yes, we realize that most FABB members probably are experienced enough to not need classes. But, we bet that you may know someone or some kids who would like to learn to bike. Or perhaps you have a friend or neighbor who has seen the new Bike Share stations around the county, has started thinking about trying bicycling commuting, and would appreciate some advice on being a more confident, comfortable, and safe rider. If so, please help spread the word and let people know that registration opens for Reston residents on May 1, 2017, and for non-residents the following week on May 8, 2017.
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| Bike classes in Reston Photo courtesy of Reston Bike Ed, http://restonbikeed.com |
For riders 18 years and older, RCC will offer three Confident Cycling Classes to improve cycling abilities for controlling your bike, avoiding crashes, and gaining advance bike handling maneuvers to get you out of dangerous situations. Students will ride on the road to learn about lane control, driver communication and effective road behavior. Participants must be able to ride a bike without assistance and provide their own bicycle and helmet. They should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Each class will be a 3-hour session at RCC Hunters Woods from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the following Sundays:
- Fundamentals - Sunday, 16 July 2017
- Crash Avoidance - Sunday, 30 July 2017.
- Confident Road Cycling - Sunday, 13 August 2017.
You can sign up for individual workshops or for all three. The cost for each workshop is $45 for Reston residents and $68 for non-residents. Please go to the RCC website for details on registration.
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| Photo courtesy of RCC. |
There also will be a Learn to Bike class for children (6-14 years old) and one for adults (15 years and older). These classes are for people who have never learned to ride a bike or need to relearn the basics. The certified instructors use a technique that is intuitive and will take students through a progressive curriculum that covers balance skills, basic steering skills, and basic braking skills and has a very high success rate. These classes will also be taught at RCC Hunters Woods.
The cost for each 3-hour class is $65 for Reston residents and $98 for non-residents. The registration fee includes the rental of a bike and a Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)-approved helmet. If a student would like to bring their own helmet, it must be CPSC-approved. Students will be contacted two weeks in advance of the class to ensure that the proper size bicycle is provided. The classes will be held as follows:
- Learn to Bike for Youth - Saturday, 1 July 2017, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
- Learn to Bike for Adults - Saturday, 22 July 2017, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
The RCC website has details on registration for these classes. For more information check out page 24 of the Adobe file (page 46 in the guide) of the RCC 2017 Summer Program Guide.
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