swimming and bike-riding lessons

[georgy.livejournal.com]

1) So I'm finally going to learn how to swim! Has anyone heard anything particularly good/bad about the Somerville YMCA's adult swimming lessons? Or how about the CCAE -- that's my other option, although it's more expensive. Or a private instructor?

2) Secondly, I also need to learn how to ride a bike (don't ask). I am also considering taking the CCAE's course -- that is, if it is included in their fall semester offerings. Failing that, does anyone else know anyone who gives bike riding lessons?

Thanks!

Comments

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

Do you need any help writing in cursive too? :)

(I'm hoping that comes off in the good-natured teasing way I am going for)

and, to be somewhat helpful, I'd suggest just having a friend help you out with the bike thing...it's really just about getting the balance down. I don't see how you could learn anything special in a class.

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

Classes can teach lots of things about road skills, law, safety, etc. If you are going to ride a bike anywhere other than a path around here there is a lot more to learn than balance, and it helps a lot to have other people to help you.