Classes
Attend one of our free bike education classes!
Biketopia 2025
Join us at Biketopia 2025— Bike East Bay's annual member party and fundraiser.Join us at Biketopia 2025— Bike East Bay’s annual member party and fundraiser.Celebrate Better Biking at Biketopia 2025!Join […]
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 ride with Bike East Bay!Join us to learn about Bay […]
Hazard Reporting: Potholes & More
This training is part of the innovative Green Mobility Ambassadors program, developed by Bike East Bay. These trainings prepare individuals to engage in their own advocacy and education on transportation […]
Adult Learn-to-Ride Class
This is a class for adults or teens who have either not yet learned how to ride a bike, or learned a long time ago but want a refresher.This is […]
Hands-On Fix-a-Flat Workshop
A hands-on workshop reviewing the basic process of fixing a flat and inner tube patching.Join Bike East Bay for an interactive, hands-on workshop where we will review the basic process […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 Workshop
Learn rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards.Join Bike East Bay for this free workshop […]
Family Cycling Workshop
Bike East Bay instructors will provide a day of fun games, safety drills, skills building and a neighborhood ride. For kids and parents!This workshop is for kids who are able […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class
Ride smart and confident! Join our free workshop with hands-on bike drills and real-world road practice.We’ll cover on-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups with our certified instructors to […]
Biketopia 2025
Join us at Biketopia 2025— Bike East Bay's annual member party and fundraiser.Join us at Biketopia 2025— Bike East Bay’s annual member party and fundraiser.Celebrate Better Biking at Biketopia 2025!Join […]
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 ride with Bike East Bay!Join us to learn about Bay […]
Hazard Reporting: Potholes & More
This training is part of the innovative Green Mobility Ambassadors program, developed by Bike East Bay. These trainings prepare individuals to engage in their own advocacy and education on transportation […]
Adult Learn-to-Ride Class
This is a class for adults or teens who have either not yet learned how to ride a bike, or learned a long time ago but want a refresher.This is […]
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!
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Learn about the people who impact our Education Program firsthand!
stay updated on classes near you
Fill out the form below to join our notification list and we will contact you with updates on additional classes.
CLASS PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS
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.
