Classes
Attend one of our free bike education classes!
Events
Bike Commuting Basics Workshop
New to bike commuting or curious about how to make it work for you? Join us to learn new skills, build confidence, & find joy in the ride.Join us for this special live-streamed workshop in partnership with the Lawrence Lab!—New to bike commuting or just curious about how to make it work better for you? […]
Family Cycling Workshop
Bike East Bay instructors will provide a day of fun games, skills building and a neighborhood ride for kids and parents to enjoy together!This workshop is for parents and kids who are able to ride a bike and are ready to take to the paths and roadways together(suggested grade range 2nd-6th).The event includes instruction on:fitting […]
Urban Cycling Day 2: On-Road Skills & Traffic Practice
Ride smart and confident! Join our free workshop with hands-on bike drills and real-world road practice.Ready to feel more comfortable riding with traffic and navigating the road? This on-bike session gives participants the chance to apply traffic concepts, practice key riding skills, and build confidence riding on city streets.Electric bikes welcome!You’ll work in small groups with […]
Adult & Teen Learn-to-Ride Workshop
For adults and teens who have not yet learned to ride a bike or would like a refresher.This three-hour workshop is for adults and teens who have not yet learned to ride a bike or would like a refresher on the basics of balancing, pedaling, and steering.Our trained instructors are friendly, patient, and will help […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 Workshop
Join Bike East Bay for this free workshop to learn how to ride safely and confidently.Learn essential rules of the road, how to equip your bike, avoid theft, and prevent common crashes.For more free upcoming classes, please visit: BikeEastBay.org/Education—This class is made possible by funding from Alameda County’s transportation sales tax.
Beyond Driver’s Ed: Bike Smart, Drive Smart
Learn how to share the road safely, prevent common crashes like dooring or right hooks, and foster respect between drivers and bicyclists.Join us for an engaging session that dives into the rules of the road, clears up common misunderstandings, and tackles real challenges like dooring, unsafe passing, and intersection conflicts. This workshop will help cyclists […]
Bike Commuting Basics Webinar
New to bike commuting or curious about how to make it work for you? Join us to learn new skills, build confidence, & find joy in the ride.Join us for this special live-streamed workshop in partnership with the Lawrence Lab!—New to bike commuting or just curious about how to make it work better for you? […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 Workshop
Join Bike East Bay for this free workshop to learn how to ride safely and confidently.Learn essential rules of the road, how to equip your bike, avoid theft, and prevent common crashes.For more free upcoming classes, please visit: BikeEastBay.org/Education—This class is made possible by funding from the Alameda County Transportation Commission.
Hands-On Fix-a-Flat Workshop
A hands-on workshop reviewing the basic process of fixing a flat and inner tube patching. Demo wheels provided, or bring your own bike!Join Bike East Bay for an interactive, hands-on workshop where we will review the basic process of fixing a flat and inner tube patching, as well as strategies to avoid flats. Bring your […]
Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride
Curious about trying out a Bay Wheels bike? Come learn about the East Bay's bike share system and take a loop with Bike East Bay!Join us to learn about Bay Wheels bike share, its reduced-rate program, and essential safety tips and need-to-knows for getting around the city by bike! We’ll meet indoors for the first […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 1
Join Bike East Bay for this free workshop to learn how to ride safely and confidently.Learn essential rules of the road, how to equip your bike, avoid theft, and prevent common crashes.For more free upcoming classes, please visit: BikeEastBay.org/Education—This workshop is funded by the City of Hayward’s Active Transportation Education and Promotion Program, which is […]
Adult & Teen Learn-to-Ride Workshop
For adults and teens who have not yet learned to ride a bike or would like a refresher.This three-hour workshop is for adults and teens who have not yet learned to ride a bike or would like a refresher on the basics of balancing, pedaling, and steering.Our trained instructors are friendly, patient, and will help […]
Events
Bike Commuting Basics Workshop
New to bike commuting or curious about how to make it work for you? Join us to learn new skills, build confidence, & find joy in the ride.Join us for this special live-streamed workshop in partnership with the Lawrence Lab!—New to bike commuting or just curious about how to make it work better for you? […]
Family Cycling Workshop
Bike East Bay instructors will provide a day of fun games, skills building and a neighborhood ride for kids and parents to enjoy together!This workshop is for parents and kids who are able to ride a bike and are ready to take to the paths and roadways together(suggested grade range 2nd-6th).The event includes instruction on:fitting […]
Urban Cycling Day 2: On-Road Skills & Traffic Practice
Ride smart and confident! Join our free workshop with hands-on bike drills and real-world road practice.Ready to feel more comfortable riding with traffic and navigating the road? This on-bike session gives participants the chance to apply traffic concepts, practice key riding skills, and build confidence riding on city streets.Electric bikes welcome!You’ll work in small groups with […]
Adult & Teen Learn-to-Ride Workshop
For adults and teens who have not yet learned to ride a bike or would like a refresher.This three-hour workshop is for adults and teens who have not yet learned to ride a bike or would like a refresher on the basics of balancing, pedaling, and steering.Our trained instructors are friendly, patient, and will help […]
CLASSES WE OFFER
Our Education Program provides classes for adults, youth, and families throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our classes are for people of all skill levels. We offer on-the-bike, classroom, or webinar formats in English, Spanish, and Chinese languages. You can sign up to take a class below. Meet amazing instructors and other attendees interested in biking in your community while leveling up your confidence and safety!
We also conduct trainings for engaging in the public process, in order to advocate for better mobility in our local communities. See our Green Mobility Ambassadors series for more.
Urban Cycling 101: Day 1
This fun workshop is taught by an instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists. Learn basic rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, avoid bike theft, ride after dark, and prevent common crashes. 2-hour, indoor or online webinar workshop for adults and teens, no bike required.
Urban Cycling 101: Day 2
Join us for a day of bike riding! 5.5-hour, “Day 2” on-the-road class (outdoor, bike required). We’ll cover on-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working to improve your handling skills and learn crash-avoidance maneuvers.
Adult Learn to Ride
For adults or teens who have either not yet learned how to ride a bike, or did a long time ago but want a refresher on the basics of balancing, pedaling and steering. 3-hour workshop for adults and teens, bike and helmet required.
1 Hour Workshops
These sessions go in-depth with one of our certified instructors on a specific topic such as bike mechanics, avoiding bike theft, riding after dark, and more. 1-hour, indoor workshop for adults and teens, no bike required.
Family Cycling Workshops
This class is for kids who are able to ride a bike and ready to take to the roads and pathways with their parents. Parents and kids attend together. Outdoor workshop for adults and youth in grades 2-6 (approx.)
Youth Bike Rodeos
This fun class is for kids ages 7 to 12 who are excited about bikes and need some practice before riding with their families, to school, and beyond!
Want to set up a class at your location?
Click below to submit an application to host a Bike East Bay class at your business, school, or other community center.
Resources
Looking for more info about bike theft protection, tips for riding, local services, and more? Then check out our resources page!
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THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS
These free classes are funded through grants and support from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, BART, the City of Oakland, Spare the Air Youth, the City of Alameda, Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities, the City of Richmond, Contra Costa Health Services, People for Bikes, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, City of Hayward, and the California Air Resources Board.
