Why is this guy in this lane?  Isn't he in the way?  Why isn't he over in the bike lane?  In Level 4, you learn why, and you learn how to strategize any intersection, road, or traffic situation.  Learning how these bicycle driving strategies by doing them is what Level 4 is all about.  After taking Level 4, you'll have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to ride on any road.

You can ride side-by-side?  Yes you can, and in Level 4, you learn why this is often better for you and for motorists.  Group riding strategies like this are just one of many skills you'll learn in Level 4.  In Level 4, we ride as a group like this from one traffic feature to another, then I deploy you to ride the traffic feature solo for the ultimate learning experience, with the support of me and your fellow students all the way.

Bike lane, schmike lane.  In Level 4, you'll learn how to ride on road with and without bike lanes with grace and joy.  You'll learn how to change lanes when a bike lane ends, and how to confidently claim your rightful place on the road.  You'll also learn why it's a whole lot easier to get into a bike lane than to get out of one, and when a bike lane is not an appropriate or safe place to ride.

Level 4: Go By Bike!
Go Anywhere on 2 Wheels
​Sat. Sept. 12, 19, & 26, 12:30pm - 3:45pm
Redmond, WA

You’ve been riding your bike for a long time. You ride frequently, sometimes for long, scenic rides, sometimes to grab something from the store, sometimes to work. You think of yourself as a experienced bicyclist, and sometimes...
  • You find yourself avoiding certain roads
  • You take the long way so you don’t have to use big intersections
  • Cars pass you too close
  • You find yourself blaming drivers for how you're treated on the roads
  • You feel like you have no control over drivers' behavior
  • You have too many “close calls” and you’re not sure why

In Level 4: Go By Bike: Go Anywhere on 2 Wheels class, you’ll learn to use a bicycle on roads and trails with confidence to run errands, get to work, exercise, or just be more comfortable biking around town. This class will expand your bike handling skills and give you a solid foundation of safe cycling principles and practices to be applied in various climate, terrain, and traffic conditions.
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This class is for adults and teens (ages 13+) who have successfully completed Level 2: Road Ready: Bike Handling Boot Camp, or by instructor permission. If you believe you have a basic command of riding a bike, contact me to see if you can jump into Level 4: Go By Bike: Go Anywhere on 2 Wheels.  

The class is a mix of advanced bike handling, group riding, and solo riding where you will learn how to:
  • Properly fit your bike and helmet
  • Do a safety check on your bike
  • Handle your bike confidently and effectively (starting, pedaling, braking, shifting gears, riding with one hand, looking over your shoulder, signaling turns, merging)
  • Perform emergency hazard avoidance maneuvers
  • Ride on trails with courtesy
  • Follow principles of traffic law
  • Use your rights and responsibilities as a road user to safely get where you want to go
  • Identify road and traffic hazards, and how to avoid them
  • Recognize traffic flow patterns and use them to your advantage
  • Position yourself on the road to communicate what you want, and to deter the mistakes of others 
  • See and be seen
  • Communicate with other road users
  • Use street-smart strategies to make your ride more efficient, direct, safe, and FUN.​
In Level 4:  Go By Bike, we will go on guided rides on the trails and roads of Redmond, each ride designed to teach "bicycle driving" skills in increasingly complex, challenging road and traffic contexts . During this ride, we will ride as a group to several road and traffic features, which you will then ride through solo, with the support and guidance of me and your classmates.

Level 4: Go By Bike: Go Anywhere on 2 Wheels consists of three 3.25-hour sessions on consecutive Saturdays.  You must be able to attend all 3 sessions. 

Level 4: Go By Bike: Go Anywhere on 2 Wheels meets in Redmond, WA.

2026 Level 4: Go By Bike: Go Anywhere on 2 Wheels dates/times:
  • Sat. Sept. 12, 19, & 26, 12:30pm - 3:45pm​

Click here to get a heads-up when classes are open for registration.

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.

Cost:  $359.00 for residents of Redmond, $379.00 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 $20 extra on the first day of class.