Learn to Ride a Bike - Classes offered by Bicycle Colorado

Whether you’re 8 or 80, Bicycle Colorado’s Learn to Ride lessons

are a great way to learn to ride a bike!

You can do it!

Have you always dreamed of riding a bike but can’t keep your balance? Does teaching your child to ride often end in tears? Take heart, there is a new way to learn how to ride a bike!

Our Learn to Ride lessons teach children and adults to ride using the gliding technique. With this simple and effective technique, most students are pedaling within two hours.

Learn to Ride is sponsored by Team Evergreen Cycling, a nonprofit and the largest bike club in Colorado. Team Evergreen gives back to bicycling and the broader community in many ways and we are grateful to have them supporting our new riders!

Learn to Ride successes

We’ve taught nearly 450 kids and adults in our first four years offering learn to ride lessons
85% of students who completed our post-lesson survey said they were able to pedal by the end of their lesson
56% of these students are now riding at least once a week and 70% are riding at least once a month

Check out our blog for some student stories and statistics from the 2019 season!

Lesson details

Structure

Two-hour lessons
Small class size, maximum of 8 students with at least two instructors

Schedule (scroll down for dates)

Wednesday evenings at Arvada’s Bike Training Course in Arvada
Saturday mornings at Primal Wear in Cherry Creek
Saturday mornings at Mike’s Bikes in Highlands Ranch

Cost

Youth – $75 (5-15 yrs; teens are also welcome to join an adult lesson)
Adult – $75
We are able to provide discounted tuition or scholarships based on need. Please email bikeschool@bicyclecolorado.org with inquiries

Other details

Bikes and helmets are available to borrow or feel free to bring your own
All borrowed equipment (helmets/bikes) will be cleaned and sanitized before and after each class, and throughout the class when applicable
The lesson will be held rain or shine, so please be sure to dress for the weather. Only due to severe weather conditions will be canceled
We suggest wearing comfortable, active clothing with layers (jeans not recommended) and close-toed shoes
Adults can either stay to watch their children or return at the end of the lesson. We ask those who choose to stay to remain off of the course.

Refund Policy

Please contact us at least 48 hours prior to the canceled lesson in order for us to refund your full payment. If a cancellation is made within 48 hours of the lesson, we will reimburse half the cost and rescheduling will require an additional registration fee.

Private group lessons

Interested in a private lesson for a group? Gather five or more students and we can schedule a special lesson for you! Email bikeschool@bicyclecolorado.org to schedule your private group lesson. Please note that we are unable to offer private lessons to individuals.