Events
March 11, 2010, Thursday—Citizen Comment on Draft Tysons Plan Amendment
The public will be able to comment on the proposed changes to the Tysons Corner Comprehensive Plan language at the Planning Commission Tysons Committee Meeting. 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Superviosor's Auditorium, Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. Bike facilities are needed on Routes 7, 123, and International Drive. Speakers must sign up in advance (FYI, there is no application number).
March 17, 2010, Wednesday—Citizen Comment on Draft Tysons Plan Amendment
The public will be able to comment on the proposed changes to the Tysons Corner Comprehensive Plan language at the Planning Commission Tysons Committee Meeting. 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Superviosor's Auditorium, Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. Bike facilities are needed on Routes 7, 123, and International Drive. Speakers must sign up in advance (FYI, there is no application number).
March 17, 2010, Wednesday—FABB monthly meeting
Monthly meeting of FABB members at 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA (note new location) near the W&OD Trail. All are welcome. For more information contact Bruce Wright at chairman@fabb-bikes.org.
March 20, 2010, Saturday—The Bicycling Advocate's Engineering Workshop
Fionnuala Quinn of FABB will conduct a workshop designed to assist those who would like to play a constructive role, and make suggestions for better bicycle facilities during the design of new road projects in Virginia. Learn how to engage with the public hearing process and make the type of comments that can bring change. The workshop is on Saturday, March 20 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA near the W&OD Trail. All are welcome. For more information contact Bruce Wright at chairman@fabb-bikes.org.
March 23—Bicycling 101
Allen Muchnick will be teaching a course in which new and intermediate riders learn safety, equipment, and maintenance basics; self sufficiency; use of gears; comfort and improvement tips. No riding. Course # TI05299, Pimmit Hills Ctr on Tuesday, March 23 starting at 6:30 p.m. Register online. Use "cycling" as the Search term (top of the left column). Cost is $49.
Traffic Skills 101 Courses—New this year
Bruce Wright will be teaching three new cycling skills courses this spring. Although they are listed under various course names, they are all the same course, based on LAB Traffic Skills 101. Learn new skills and get the confidence you need to ride safely and legally in traffic. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling:
March 25 & 27—Traffic Skills 101 in Vienna
Thursday March 25 evening from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday March 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna, VA (Map). Course #333031-A1. Register online by scrolling to the bottom of the page and click on "Click here to register online". To just view the course description, sign in as "Guest" (no username or password needed), under "Advanced Search" use the term "bicycle" as the Keyword search term or search Activity by Number 333031. Cost is $100. Students should also plan to bring or buy lunch for Saturday session.
April 3 & 10—Cycling Skills 101 at RCC
Two consecutive Saturdays from 1-6 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191 (Map). Course #807657. Register online. To just view the course description, sign in as "Guest" (no username or password needed). Under "Choose An Activity Type:" select "Fitness and Exercise" and scroll down to "Cycling Skills 101". Cost is $10 for Reston residents, $15 for non-residents.
April 22 & 24—Cycling with Confidence (LAB Traffic Skills 101) in Herndon
Thursday evening from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Herndon. Register online. Use "cycling" as the Search term (top of the left column). Cost is $119. The Thursday session is held at the ACE learning center, 416 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170 (Map). The Saturday session is held at Herndon High School (Map). Students should also plan to bring or buy lunch for Saturday session.
