Learn to be the boss of your bike!  In Level 2: Road Ready! Bike Handling Boot Camp, you learn how to control your bike so you can ride with confidence, comfort, and safety.

Level 2: Road Ready! Bike Handling Boot Camp
Sat. May 23 & June 6, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Sat. June 13 & 20, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Sat. Aug. 1 & 8, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
​Sat. Aug. 15 & 22, 2:15pm - 3:45pm 

Are you new to bicycling? Have you just learned to ride a bike? Has it been ages since you've been on a bike? Want to brush up on your bike skills before hitting the road?  Level 2: Road Ready! Bike Handling Boot Camp is for you!

Level 2: Road Ready: Bike Handling Boot Camp is for adults and teens (ages 13+) who are able to ride a 2-wheel bike.  but who want guided practice to improve their confidence and skills.

Level 2: Road Ready: Bike Handling Boot Camp will help you improve your bike handling skills and enable you to control your bike with confidence. You'll learn how to be the boss of your bike instead of the other way around!

In Level 2: Road Ready: Bike Handling Boot Camp, you'll learn how to:
  • Power Pedal Start
  • Accelerate quickly
  • Maintain balance at very low speeds
  • Control your speed with front and rear brakes
  • Stop smoothly
  • Turn accurately
  • Steer around obstacles
  • Shift gears
  • Ride with one hand
  • Scan over your shoulder
  • Signal turns and lane changes
  • Make high-speed turns
  • Stop without putting a foot down
  • Perform a bike safety check
  • Wear a helmet correctly

​Level 2: Road Ready: Bike Handling Boot Camp consists of two 1.5-hour sessions on consecutive Saturdays.  You must be able to attend both sessions. 

Level 2: Road Ready: Bike Handling Boot Camp meets in Redmond, WA.

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 $25 cash or check on the first day of class. You can also buy one from any bike shop.

2026 Level 2: Road Ready! Bike Handling Boot Camp dates/times:​​
  • Sat. May 23 & June 6, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
  • Sat. June 13 & 20, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
  • Sat. Aug. 1 & 8, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
  • ​Sat. Aug. 15 & 22, 2:15pm - 3:45pm 
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Sign up for Level 2:  Road Ready!  Bike Handling Boot Camp

​Cost:  $114.17 for residents of Redmond, $137.00 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 $25 extra on the first day of class.