A couple hours before this video was shot, this person had never ridden a bike before.  After a couple hours of instruction and practice, she can now balance on 2 wheels, pedal, steer, and brake.  You can do this too!
​Video courtesy of my awesome student.  You rock!

Level 1: Start Cycling! Learn to Ride a Bike!

If you’ve never ridden a bike, this class is for you. 

In Level 1: Start Cycling: Learn to Ride a Bike,
​you will learn how to:
  • Balance on two wheels
  • Do a Power Pedal Start
  • Pedal
  • Steer
  • Brake
  • Shift gears
  • Properly fit your bike and helmet
  • Do a safety check on your bike

In Level 1: Start Cycling: Learn to Ride a Bike, you will learn these skills in a small-group, supportive environment where you build your skills and confidence through on-bike practice and classroom instruction. You will develop your skills and knowledge with a lot of one-on-one attention from me, riding in a covered,empty parking lot without cars or traffic. You’ll be amazed with what you can do, as you experience the freedom of riding a bike.

Level 1: Start Cycling: Learn to Ride a Bike consists of three 3-hour sessions on consecutive Saturdays.  You must be able to attend all 3 sessions.  

Level 1: Start Cycling: Learn to Ride a Bike meets in Redmond at the City Hall campus.  We use the Public Safety Building as our classroom space, and the nearby parking garage for riding.

Don't have a bike? No problem. You can rent one from me for just $30. Just pay me by cash or check on the first day of class.

Bike helmets are required for this class (with exceptions for certain religious head wear). Don't have a bike helmet? No problem. You can buy a CPSC-approved bike helmet from me for just $20 cash or check on the first day of class. You can also buy one from any bike shop.

Here's the 2022 schedule for Level 1 classes:
  • April 30, May 7, and May 14, 2022
  • July 17, July 23, and July 30, 2022
  • August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2022
  • Sept. 10, Sept. 17, and Sept. 24, 2022
  • Oct. 3, Oct. 15, and Oct. 22, 2022
  • Nov. 5, Nov. 12, and Nov. 19, 2022

Register for these classes here.  Note:  At this time the classes that begin in April, July, and August are open for registration.  Check back for when the other classes are open.

Cost:  $145 for residents of Redmond, $174 for non-residents. Bike rentals are $30 extra payable on the first day of class, cash or check.  Helmets are required and can be purchased at any bike shop, or from me for $20 extra on the first day of class.