Press Releases - Department of Transportation
MCDOT to Sponsor Bikeshare Bicycle Safety Training Classes Conducted by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association in April, May and June
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Want to try using Bikeshare but need a refresher on riding safely? MCDOT is sponsoring bicycle safety training for Bikeshare users that will be conducted by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA).
Join one of the following City Cycling Classes. Advance registration is encouraged; however, a limited number of walk-in registrants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Select a class date and location from the list below and then follow the link to register.
When | Where |
April 29, 2017 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 9605 Medical Center Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 |
May 6, 2017 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Parking Lot 5020 Battery Ln Bethesda, MD 20814 |
May 20, 2017 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission Parking Lot 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
June 10, 2017 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | at 10400 Fernwood Road Bethesda, 20814 |
June 17, 2017 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 5312 Friendship Blvd. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
Thanks to MCDOT’s sponsorship, classes are just $10, or are no-cost to participants in the MC Liberty Program, which offers free Bikeshare memberships and training to low income residents. To determine if you qualify for MC Liberty, contact Commuter Services at (240) 777-8380 or email.
WABA's City Cycling classes help riders comfortably and confidently share the road with cars and provide useful skills and techniques. At each class, students have the option of joining the Introduction to City Cycling group or the Confident City Cycling group to learn appropriate bike-handling skills. Afterwards, go on a ride on nearby streets to test your skills.
Release ID: 17-090
Media Contact: Esther Bowring 240-777-7155
