Trail Riding Basics

WABA’s Trail Riding Basics class teaches you the skills you need to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many trails and multi-use paths.

In this class, we focus on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions that participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation.

At the end of class, we’ll go for a group trail 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 already know how to ride a bike but do not have much experience riding on trails
• You have experience riding on trails, but woud like to learn skills that will help improve your ride
• You have recently taken a WABA Basic Skills Clinic
• You have recently taken a WABA Learn to Ride class and were riding confidently with 2 pedals by the end of class.

• 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