Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will offer a low-cost adult basic skills class on riding bicycles from 10 a.m.-noon on Sunday, June 23, in Wheaton. A free, walk-up electric scooter class will immediately follow the bike class.
Advance registration is required to participate in the bicycle class, 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. Crank Forward Electric Bike
The class will be conducted at the Wheaton Ice Arena (back parking lot), which is located at 11711 Orebaugh Dr. in Wheaton. The rain date will be 10 a.m.-noon on Sunday, June 30. Cancellations due to weather will be posted on the WABA website.
The class is open to residents 18 and over and is limited to 25 people.
The free two-hour adult e-scooter class being offered is on a drop-in basis immediately following the bike class. The E-scooter class does not require pre-registration. Anyone 18 or over with a valid driver’s license or ID can join. E-scooters are provided.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycles and helmets. Otherwise, WABA will rent bikes and helmets. E-scooter classes are free of charge, and electric scooters are provided.
“More people are riding bikes for recreation, exercise, or as a form of transportation,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Biking is a lot of fun, a great family activity and good for the environment as an alternative to using a motor vehicle. However, it is important to learn how to bike safely and responsibly. I encourage residents to take advantage of these low-cost bike classes and appreciate MCDOT’s efforts to offer them.”
Participants 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.
Montgomery County features a total of 112 miles of bike lanes, bike-friendly road shoulders, and separated bike lanes, also known as cycle tracks, for bike riders to enjoy countywide. MCDOT installed the first eight miles of the County’s separated bike lanes in 2014 and is continuing to build more throughout the County. Multiple protected bike lane projects are currently in the planning and construction phases.
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 here or call 240-777-8380.”
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