(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), in partnership with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, announces a series of free, two-hour bike rodeos for children to teach safe bicycling skills. For adults, there will be three-hour classes to teach cyclists the skills they need to ride on city streets as part of their daily routines, whether for errands, commuting, or just plain fun.
A full schedule of Bike Rodeos and Confident City Cycling Classes are available on the Washington Area Bicycling Association website.
“Bicycling is a great way to get around the District and the region,” said Director of Transportation Michelle Pourciau. “These classes will help people ride safely and leave their cars at home.”
The DC sessions are funded by a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and are part of DDOT’s program to improve bicycle access and safety. Other bike activities include installation of bicycle lanes and parking racks and construction of new and improved trails, such as the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the Anacostia River Trail.
More information is available on the DDOT Bicycle Program and on bicycling classes and general bicycling information in the Washington area.