Winter/Spring 2012 Bicycling Classes in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Adult & Community Education, a program of Fairfax County Public Schools, is sponsoring four cycling skills and bicycle maintenance courses taught by Allen Muchnick, a traffic cycling instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists. Except for those classes with Saturday sessions, classes meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM.

The four courses are:

* Bicycling 101--equipment, maintenance, and safety basics for new and intermediate riders.

* Smart Cycling--Traffic Skills 101 (Cycling with Confidence), 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 either course listed above.


TO REGISTER, enroll with Fairfax County Adult & Community Education (703-658-1201 [or 703-658-1225] in ADVANCE . For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen Muchnick, at allenmuchnick AT yahoo DOT com or 703-271-0895.

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BICYCLING 101. New and intermediate riders learn safety, equipment, and maintenance basics; self sufficiency; use of gears; comfort and improvement tips. No riding. One three-hour session, $49 ($36.75 for resident seniors).

* TI05299-10: M, Mar 19, 6:30-9:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Center
* TI05299-11, Tu, Apr 24, 6:30-9:30 PM, Plum Center

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SMART CYCLING--TRAFFIC SKILLS 101 (CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE!). Learn the craft of cycling with on-bike and classroom instruction in key cycling skills and best practices for roads, paths, and groups: equipment use and care, breakdown repairs, efficient pedaling, bike handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling, and crash prevention. Nine hours over two sessions, $125 ($96.25 for resident seniors). Bike and helmet REQUIRED at the second class session which meets on a Saturday.

* TI05302-10: Thursday, April 26, 6:30-9:30 PM plus Saturday, April 28, 9 AM-4 PM, Plum Center

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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, $48 ($36 for resident seniors), plus $17 for optional "$25" textbook:

* TI05300-10: Saturday, Feb 11, 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, Fairfax High School
* TI05300-11, W, Mar 14, 6:30-9:30 PM, Plum Center
* TI05300-13, W, Apr 11, 6:30-9:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Center

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BICYCLE MECHANICS WORKSHOP. This self-directed, hands-on sequel to any of the above bicycle classes 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., $55 ($41.25 for resident seniors).

* TI05301-13: Saturday, Feb 25, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Fairfax High School
* TI05301-10: W, Mar 28, 6:30-9:30 PM, Pimmit Hills Center
* TI05301-11: W, Apr 25, 6:30-9:30 PM, Plum Center

Winter/Spring 2012 Bicycling Classes with Arlington Adult Education

Arlington Adult Education, a program of Arlington Public Schools, is sponsoring three cycling skills and bicycle maintenance courses taught by Allen Muchnick, a traffic cycling instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists. Unless noted otherwise, all classes meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Arlington Career Center, 816 S Walter Reed Dr, Arlington VA 22204.


The three courses are:

* Smart Cycling--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 either course listed above.


TO REGISTER, enroll with Arlington Adult Education (703-228-7200) IN ADVANCE. To view and sign up for all bicycling classes, go to [ http://tinyurl.com/2dv57s ] .

For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen Muchnick at allenmuchnick at yahoo dot com or 703-271-0895.

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SMART CYCLING--TRAFFIC SKILLS 101 (CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE). Classroom and on-bike instruction in bicycling best practices for roads, paths, and groups. Learn equipment use and care, breakdown repairs, efficient pedaling, bike handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling, and crash prevention. Nine hours over two sessions. Bike and helmet REQUIRED for the second class session only. $85 residents/$109 non-residents, seniors $65/$85:

* GI816: Thursday, March 29, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Center and Saturday, March 31, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Clarendon Education Center.

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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. $45 residents/$55 non-residents, seniors $35/$45:

* GI813A: W, Jan 18, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI813B: Th, Feb 16, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI813C: Tu, Mar 13, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI813D: M, Apr 23, 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. $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors $29/$39:

* GI814A: W, Jan 25, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI814B: Th, Feb 23, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI814C: Tu, Mar 27, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* GI814D: M, Apr 30, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr

Fall 2011 Bicycling Classes

Fall 2011 Bicycling Classes in Northern Virginia

Adult education programs in Arlington and Fairfax Counties are separately sponsoring three cycling skills and bicycle maintenance courses taught by Allen Muchnick, a traffic cycling instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists. Except for the 9-hour classes with Saturday sessions, all classes meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM.

The three courses are:

* Smart Cycling--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 either course listed above.


TO REGISTER, enroll with the local course sponsor IN ADVANCE:

* Arlington Adult Education (703-228-7200 or [ http://www.arlingtonadulted.org ] ) . To view all bicycling classes, go to [ http://tinyurl.com/2dv57s ] .

* Fairfax County Adult & Community Education (703-658-1201 [or 703-658-1225] or [ https://aceclasses.fcps.edu/ ] . To view all bicycling classes, search for "bicycle" or go to [ http://tinyurl.com/3mnwcm8 ] .


For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen Muchnick, at <allenmuchnick@yahoo.com> or 703-271-0895.

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SMART CYCLING--TRAFFIC SKILLS 101 (CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE!). Learn the craft of cycling with on-bike and classroom instruction in key cycling skills and best practices for roads, paths, and groups: equipment use and care, breakdown repairs, efficient pedaling, bike handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling, and crash prevention. Nine hours over two sessions. Bike and helmet REQUIRED at the second class session which meets on a Saturday.

* Arlington County Course, GI816A, $85 residents/$109 non-residents, seniors $65/$85: Tu, Oct 18, 6:30-9:30 PM plus Sat, Oct. 22, 9 AM-4 PM, Arlington Career Center

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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 Course, TI05300, $48 ($36 for resident seniors), plus $17 for optional "$25" textbook: W, Oct 19, 6:30-9:30 PM, Plum Center

* Arlington County Course, GI813C, $45 residents/$55 non-residents, seniors $35/$45: W, Nov 2, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Center

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BICYCLE MECHANICS WORKSHOP. This self-directed, hands-on sequel to either of the above bicycle classes 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.

* Fairfax County Course, TI05301, $55 ($41.25 for resident seniors): W, Oct 26, 6:30-9:30 PM, Plum Center

* Arlington County Course, GI814C, $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors $29/$39: W, Nov 9, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Center

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Allen Muchnick
League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling Instructor (LCI) #538
allenmuchnick@yahoo.com
703-271-0895
Arlington VA

Fall 2011 Bicycling Classes with Arlington Adult Education

Arlington Adult Education, a program of Arlington Public Schools, is sponsoring three cycling skills and bicycle maintenance courses taught by Allen Muchnick, a traffic cycling instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists. Unless noted otherwise, all classes meet on weekday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Arlington Career Center, 816 S Walter Reed Dr, Arlington VA 22204.

The three courses are:

* Smart Cycling--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 either course listed above.

TO REGISTER, enroll with Arlington Adult Education (703-228-7200) IN ADVANCE. To view and sign up for all bicycling classes, go to [ http://tinyurl.com/2dv57s ] .

For questions about the instruction, contact the instructor, Allen Muchnick at allenmuchnick at yahoo dot com or 703-271-0895.

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SMART CYCLING--TRAFFIC SKILLS 101 (CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE). Classroom and on-bike instruction in bicycling best practices for roads, paths, and groups. Learn equipment use and care, breakdown repairs, efficient pedaling, bike handling, training, vehicular (street) cycling, and crash prevention. Nine hours over two sessions. Bike and helmet REQUIRED for the second class session only. $85 residents/$109 non-residents, seniors $65/$85:

* 11FGI816A: Tu, Oct 18, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr and Sa, Oct 22, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Clarendon Education Center.

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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. $45 residents/$55 non-residents, seniors $35/$45:

* 11FGI813A: Tu, Sept 13, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* 11FGI813B: W, Oct 5, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* 11FGI813C: W, Nov 2, 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. $39 residents/$50 non-residents, seniors $29/$39:

* 11FGI814A: Tu, Sept 20, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* 11FGI814B: W, Oct 12, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr
* 11FGI814C: W, Nov 9, 6:30-9:30 PM, Arlington Career Ctr

Drain Grate Hazard on W Braddock Rd in Alexandria

This treacherous drain grate, which can readily catch a bicycle wheel and cause a serious stopping-type bicycle crash, is located in the middle of the right-most travel lane (with the slots parallel to the direction of travel) on northbound W Braddock Rd (a signed bike route), approaching the intersection with N Quaker Lane, in the City of Alexandria VA. It's located directly across W Braddock Rd from the Lexus of Alexandria automobile showroom.

The lower photo shows how a bicycle front wheel can readily drop through the drain grate slots.

This serious bicycling hazard has apparently existed for many years, if not decades. Although this hazard has almost certainly been reported to City staff previously, I will use this post to repeatedly notify the proper authorities until the hazard is removed.

I've already filed a complaint via the City of Alexandria's website. The Request ID Number is 14602.