Road Riding Basics

Road Riding Basics teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets and in heavily trafficked areas.

The first half of the class will cover important bike handling skills and hazard avoidance maneuvers necessary while riding in traffic. Participants learn skills such as the avoidance weave, quick stop, rock dodge and instant turn, and discuss considerations for sharing space with other road users.

The class ends with an on-street group ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at .

Check out WABA’s for event participants.

• You know how to ride a bike and have experience riding on trails
• You know how to ride a bike and would like to learn how to ride safely in traffic
• You have experience riding in traffic but would like to learn more about traffic law and how to navigate tricky traffic situations

• Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class.
• Bikes must be in good working order.
• Prefer to use Capital Bikeshare? WABA will provide coupons for a FREE 4 hour rental to those who need. You can request a Capital Bikeshare coupon during registration.

Host or Publisher The Washington Area Bicyclist Association