Bike Classes for Kids!
Give your child the gift of freedom and joy that comes with learning to ride a bike.
Kids Ride 2025 Classes in Redmond!Kids Ride 1: B is for Balance
This class is for kids ages 5 - 12 who want to learn how to balance on a 2-wheel bike. In this class, children will learn how to propel themselves and stay balanced while moving, without training wheels or anyone holding on to the bike. This is the first step in learning how to ride a bike and is a great confidence booster. Once a child can balance, they learn how to pedal and brake. Each class is $100.00 for Redmond residents, and $125.00 for non-Redmond residents. Sign up here!
Class size limited to 6. Families need to provide bikes for their children. Bikes should be sized so that your child can rest their feet flat on the ground while sitting on the seat. Kids Ride 2: S is for Start, Stop, Steer, and Straight
This class is for kids who want to learn how to master the fundamental skills of riding a bike: starting strong, stopping accurately, steering with precision, and riding in a straight line. These are skills that are the foundation for a lifetime of safe, responsible bicycling. Kids need to be able to balance and pedal a 2-wheel bike without training wheels in order to take Kids Ride 2. Each class is $100.00 for Redmond residents, and $125.00 for non-Redmond residents. Sign up here!
Class size limited to 6. Families need to provide bikes for their children. Bikes should be sized so that your child's knee has a slight bend when their leg is fully extended. Kids Ride 3: Trail Blazers Trail Riding Mastery
This class teaches children how to safely and courteously ride on trails. In this class, kids review bike handling skills, learn how to follow trail rules, and go on a trail ride. Parents are encouraged to come along on the trail ride. This class will give kids the knowledge and skill to be able to ride on a non-motorized trail, opening up a wide area for exploration and independence. Each class is $150.00 for Redmond residents, and $180.00 for non-Redmond residents. Sign up here!
Class size limited to 6. Families need to provide bikes for their children. Bikes should be sized so that your child's knee has a slight bend when their leg is fully extended. |
If you don't know how to teach your child to ride a bike, you're not alone.
It's a process that involves many skills that have to be put together simultaneously, all on a machine that cannot stand up by itself. Unless you understand each skill and how to teach it, teaching your child to ride a bike can end in tears of frustration (you, your child, or both). However, learning to ride a bike doesn't have to be a frustrating experience for you or your child. My Kids Ride bike classes are specially designed to teach your child how to ride a bike and ride safely. I teach bike skills in a fun way, where learning each skill is a game. Kids Ride is a mastery-based learning model to teach kids the fundamentals of riding a 2-wheel bike without training wheels, and without an adult holding onto the bike. Kids advance at their own pace from Kids Ride 1: B is for Balance to Kids Ride 2: S is for Start, Stop, Steer, and Straight as they master the skills of each class. Some kids may advance quickly, while others may need more time. Both paces are OK and expected. This is the same model used in swimming education, and ensures children are safe and ready for each step in the learning process. Each Kids Ride class consists of three 1-hour sessions (except for Kids Ride 3, which consists of three 1.5-hour sessions). This allows kids to learn and practice the skills, as well as make friends with a cohesive group. I will consult with each family about their child’s progress and recommend which class is appropriate for the child to take next. Kids Ride is for kids ages 5 -12. If your child is 13+, enroll them in one of my classes for teens/adults. All Kids Ride classes have a class size limit of 6 children. This is for each child’s safety, as well as to ensure each child can receive individual attention. Families need to provide a bike for their kids. See class descriptions at left for specifics on sizing. Hand brakes are preferred, but not required. Bike helmets are required, and can be purchased from the instructor for $20 on the first day of class and are yours to keep. Or, you can bring your own and have me evaluate its condition and fit on your child’s head. Kids Ride classes meet at the City of Redmond Main Campus in the parking garage.
Parents or caregivers need to be present during your child's lesson. You can watch and learn, or do your own thing. You just need to be on site. |
