The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will offer low-cost adult bike classes in April, May, and June. The classes will include nine Learn to Ride and one Basic Skills class. MCDOT will also offer two free, walk-up e-scooter classes following select bike classes.   

Advance registration is required to participate in the bicycle classes, with a cost of $10 for Montgomery County residents. There is no charge for Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) or Capital Bikeshare for All members; however, registration is still required.    

“Our adult bike and scooter classes are designed to equip residents with the knowledge and hands-on experience they need to ride confidently and safely throughout our community,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Whether traveling to work, running errands, or enjoying our parks and trails, choosing to ride is a smart investment in personal health.” 

Participants in the Learn to Ride bicycle classes will learn how to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal, and steer a bike. Each student will progress at their own pace. Students in the Basic Skills class should be able to ride a bicycle and will continue to practice basic biking skills. The classes will be led by experienced WABA instructors.   

The classes are open to residents 18 and over, are limited to 25 people, and fill up quickly.   

Online registration for April classes opens at 9 a.m. today on the WABA website under the Classes tab. Registration for May classes will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, and June class registration will open at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 1.   

Adult Learn to Ride Bike class schedule:   

• Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Davis Construction at the Twinbrook Metro Center I, 12530 Parklawn Drive, Rockville.   

• Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown.  

• Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Montgomery College, Parking Lot 13, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. *Free scooter class to follow.   

• Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Upper County Community Recreation Center, 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg.   

• Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak.  

• Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Farm Women’s Market, Parking Market Lot 24, 4601 Leland St., Bethesda.  

• Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center, 14906 Columbia Pike, Burtonsville.   

• Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.-noon. Wheaton Ice Arena (back parking lot), 11717 Orebaugh Ave., Wheaton.   

• Sunday, June 7, 9 a.m.-noon. Westfield Montgomery Mall (former Sears parking lot), 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. *Free scooter class to follow.   

Adult Basic Skills Bike class schedule:   

• Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-noon. Montgomery College, Parking Lot 13, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. 

Rain dates for all classes will be held two weeks after the original class date and time, except for the April 4, April 25, and May 9 class dates, which will be held one week after the original class date.  The May 31 class rain date will be held three weeks after the original class date. 

Residents can drop-in anytime during the two-hour adult e-scooter classes immediately following the bike classes on April 25 and June 7. E-scooter classes do not require pre-registration. Anyone 18 or over with a valid driver’s license or ID can join. E-scooters and helmets are provided.   

"We’re excited to see continued enthusiasm for our adult bike and e-scooter classes,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. "MCDOT is committed to making cycling a safe, affordable, and accessible option for all residents. We’re advancing our protected bike lane projects and strengthening those connections to transit. Montgomery County has more than 100 miles of bike lanes, bike-friendly road shoulders, and separated bike lanes. With spring around the corner, now is a great time to learn how to ride a bike.”  

To register for the bike classes, visit waba.org/classes. For more information and to view any future inclement weather cancellations, visit MCDOT’s website or call 240-777-8380.   

For information on MCDOT programs and services, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter. 

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