The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will offer a series of low-cost adult bike classes from April through June to help residents build confidence and safety skills while riding.
The program includes nine Learn to Ride classes and one Basic Skills class, led by instructors from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. Classes are open to residents age 18 and older and cost $10 for Montgomery County residents, with free registration available for WABA and Capital Bikeshare for All members. Two free walk-up e-scooter classes will also be offered following select bike classes. Registration is required and opens online through the WABA website.
Class schedule:
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Saturday, April 4, 10 am to 1 pm – Davis Construction at Twinbrook Metro Center I, 12530 Parklawn Drive, Rockville
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Sunday, April 12, 10 am to 1 pm – Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown
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Saturday, April 25, 10 am to 1 pm – Montgomery College, Parking Lot 13, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville (free e-scooter class to follow)
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Saturday, May 9, 10 am to 1 pm – Upper County Community Recreation Center, 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg
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Saturday, May 16, 10 am to 1 pm – White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak
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Sunday, May 17, 10 am to 1 pm – Farm Women’s Market Lot 24, 4601 Leland Street, Bethesda
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Sunday, May 31, 10 am to 1 pm – Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center, 14906 Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
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Saturday, June 6, 9 am to noon – Wheaton Ice Arena (back parking lot), 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton
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Sunday, June 7, 9 am to noon – Westfield Montgomery Mall (former Sears parking lot), 7101 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda (free e-scooter class to follow)
Adult Basic Skills class:
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Saturday, June 13, 9 am to noon – Montgomery College, Parking Lot 13, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville
Registration for April classes is currently open, with May registration opening April 2 at 9 am and June registration opening May 1 at 9 am. Residents can register at waba.org/classes.
