14 Classes for Grownups Who Never Learned to Ride a Bicycle
Editor's Note: This article is a supplement to 'Meet 5 Inspiring Cyclists Who Learned to Ride as Adults,' an article that first published in the September 2016 print edition of Bicycling.
If you think you’re the only person who didn’t learn to ride a bike as a kid, we have some good news: You’re not—and it’s not too late. Here are 14 organizations that offer learn-to-ride classes designed for adults. Unless specified, all classes are one session (typically 1.5 to 3 hours).
1. Austin, Texas
Bike Austin // Adult Learn to Ride
Private lessons for aspiring riders ages 16 and up
Price: e-mail for info
Info: bikeaustin.org
2. Boston
Boston Bikes // Adult Women’s Basic Skills Clinic
Open to any adult or mature teen who identifies as a woman. Bicycles available.
Price: Free
Info: bostonbikes.org
3. Chicago
Pedal America // Learn to Ride
Private lessons open to any age. Typically held on Saturdays and Sundays mid-April through early November.
Price: $60/hour
Info: iradavidspedalamerica.com
4. Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
BikeDFW // Learning to Ride a Bicycle: Adult
Open to adults and mature teens. Bring a bike and a helmet if you have one, but a limited amount of loaner bikes are available upon request.
Price: $40 (BikeDFW members); $50 (non-members)
Info: bikedfw.org
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5. Denver
Bicycle Colorado’s Bike School // Adult Learn to Ride
Ages 16 and older. Bikes and helmets are available.
Price: $75
Info: bicyclecolorado.org
6. Fort Collins, Colorado
Bicycle Ambassador Program // Adult Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Ages 14 and up. Bikes and helmets available. Class takes place over four, 1.5-hour sessions. Some class sections are co-ed; others are women-only.
Price: Free
Info: bicycleambassadorprogram.org
7. Nashville, Tennessee
Walk/Bike Nashville // Adult Learn to Ride a Bike
Ages 18 and older.
Price: Free
Info: walkbikenashville.org
8. New York City
Bike New York // Learn to Ride—Adults
Open to adults and mature teens. Bikes and helmets provided.
Price: Free
Info: bike.nyc
9. Northwest New Jersey
TransOptions // Adults Learn to Ride
Open to adults of all ages.
Price: $8
Info: transoptions.org
10. Oakland, California
Bike East Bay // Adult Learn-to-ride
Other info: Open to adults and teens. Low-cost rentals are available upon request. Organizers note that while this 3-hour session is offered for free, it does cost money to produce, with a street value of $150 per attendee.
Price: Free
Info: bikeeastbay.org
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11. Philadelphia
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia // Adult Learn to Ride
Open to adults and mature teens. Registration opens three weeks prior to the class date. Bikes and helmets provided.
Price: $15
Info: bicyclecoalition.org
12. Portland, Oregon
Wenzel Coaching // Learn To Ride a Bike
These private or semi-private coaching lessons can be scheduled at your convenience for either hourly sessions or daily sessions. Bring a bike and a helmet, and wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes.
Price: varies with group size and number of sessions booked
Info: wenzelcoaching.com
13. Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Bike Center // Adult Learn to Ride
Ages 18 and older. Helmets and bikes are provided.
Price: $10
Info: sustainablestreets.org
14. Washington, DC
Washington Area Bicyclist Association // Learn to Ride—Adults
Ages 18 and older. Bikes and helmets included.
Price: $85
Info: waba.org
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