By rssfeeds-admin The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that these classes will take place in September, October and November. They are $10 for Montgomery County residents and free to any members of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) or Capital Bikeshare For All.
These classes are available to residents who are at 18 years old and are limited to 25 people.
There are two different types of classes — Learn to Ride classes and Basic Skills classes. Learn to Ride classes will focus on starting and stopping, balancing, gliding, pedaling and steering a bike. Organizers said that students can progress at their own pace. The Basic Skills classes, which are led by “experienced WABA instructors,” are for students who already know how to ride a bicycle and will work on practicing those skills.
The Learn to Ride classes will provide free bicycles and helmets, while you can rent them from WABA for the Basic Skills classes.
The e-scooter classes will happen immediately after the bike classes on Sept. 7 and Nov. 2. These classes are offered on a drop-in basis and do not require registration — just provide a valid driver’s license or ID if you are 18 or older. These classes provide e-scooters and helmets.
“Adult bike and scooter classes are important, and I encourage anyone who is new to riding to take them. The classes are part of Montgomery County’s commitment to giving our residents transportation choices that build stronger, healthier and more connected communities. I applaud MCDOT’s efforts to offer these opportunities to residents,” County Executive Marc Elrich said in a statement.
Registration is required for these classes. You can register online for September classes now. October registration will start at 9 a.m. on Sept. 2, and November registration will start at 9 a.m. on Sept. 30.
You can learn more about the classes and find the full schedule (as well as rain dates) on MCDOT’s website.
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