MWABA Newsletter: Bike Maintenance Workshops, Hiking, Goalball, and Tandem Biking

February 8, 2026

Hello MWABA,

Join us for the Bike Maintenance Workshops, Hiking, Goalball, and a Tandem Ride!

Bike Maintenance Workshop Series – Part 2

· We are excited to continue our Bike Maintenance Workshop Series this February, a hands-on, learn-by-doing experience! Blind athletes will be paired with sighted guides to work together on diagnosing and fixing some of the tandems in our fleet.

· This series includes three sessions:

· Session 1: Diagnosing what needs to be replaced, adjusted, oiled or cleaned on the tandem bike (sign up by Tuesday at 8 p.m.)

· Sessions 2 & 3: Hands-on repairs and maintenance

· Location: REI (201 M Street, Northeast, Washington DC)

· Time: 6:00–8:45 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early so that we can start on time)

· Dates: Thursdays Feb 12th, Feb 19th, and Feb 26th

· There are limited spots available, but we will try to accommodate as many people as we can. Sign up below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiP6ZNFmpZtVusuhuxeZ7kLkgTHLEzyOeCzMoNVp1Bubn0ow/viewform

February 15th Hike

· Our next MWABA hike will take place Sunday, February 15th. It will be an away hike at Prince William Forest, about a 45 minute drive from DC, convening at Franconia-Springfield Metro station at 9 a.m. If you have questions and/or you’re able to drive hikers and guides, please contact Kevin Andrews at kevin.andrews94. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/f7pmVCp6TYbP6ztX6

Goalball

· Come to Goalball on February 14th from 10 AM to 1 PM at 1480 Girard St. NW, DC.

February 21st Tandem Ride

· Our next tandem ride will be in Bethesda on February 21st at 10 a.m. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mqxPm8gjpS67JoHw8

Thanks and see you out there!

Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA)

Sports and fun for everyone!

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