Classes
Attend one of our free bike education classes!
Bike Civics: Make Yourself Heard
Bike Civics: Make Yourself Heard – Information about civic engagement and making effective comments at public meetings When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6-7:30pm Where: Online webinar via Zoom – Sign up via this […]
Adult Learn-to-Ride Class
Dublin Civic Center Parking Lot 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, United StatesThis 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 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 […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 Classroom Workshop
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United StatesLearn rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards.Learn basic rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards. For more events like these, visit us online at […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class
Fremont BART Station 2000 Bart Way, Fremont, CA, United StatesOn-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups with our certified instructors.We’ll cover on-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups with our certified instructors to improve your bike handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and ability to confidently and safely bike on all types of streets and pathways. Participants who participate in classes will receive a […]
Adult Learn-to-Ride Class
Rockridge BART Plaza 5811 Keith Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesThis 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 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 […]
Bike Share 101 Workshop & Group Ride
Oakland Public Library (César E. Chávez Branch) 3301 East 12th Street, #271, Oakland, CA, United StatesCurious 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 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 in the library for […]
Adult Learn-to-Ride Class
El Cerrito Del Norte BART 6400 Cutting Boulevard, El Cerrito, CA, United StatesThis 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 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 […]
1-Hour Bike Camping in the East Bay Workshop (UC Berkeley)
Bauer Wurster Hall, Room 106 University of California, Berkeley, Wurster Hall, 210 Bauer, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis class will cover basic skills needed to plan a fun, comfortable, and safe bike camping trip.Have you dreamed about doing a camping trip by bike? Then this is the class for you! The Bay Area offers a wide variety of beautiful outdoor recreation and we want to share some tips for you to enjoy […]
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.Learn basic rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards. For more events like these, visit us online at […]
1-Hour Biking in Wet Weather Workshop
Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesRiding your bike comfortably in the rain can be easy and fun by planning ahead and using a bit of additional gear.Riding comfortably in the rain can be easy and fun by planning ahead and using a bit of additional gear. At this free, in-person workshop we'll talk about:Seeing and being seen in the rain […]
Hands-On Fix-a-Flat Workshop
Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesA 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 of fixing a flat and inner tube patching, as well as strategies to avoid flats. Bring your own flat tire or use one of our […]
Bike Civics: Make Yourself Heard
Bike Civics: Make Yourself Heard – Information about civic engagement and making effective comments at public meetings When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6-7:30pm Where: Online webinar via Zoom – Sign up via this […]
Adult Learn-to-Ride Class
Dublin Civic Center Parking Lot 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, United StatesThis 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 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 […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 Classroom Workshop
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United StatesLearn rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards.Learn basic rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards. For more events like these, visit us online at […]
Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class
Fremont BART Station 2000 Bart Way, Fremont, CA, United StatesOn-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups with our certified instructors.We’ll cover on-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups with our certified instructors to improve your bike handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and ability to confidently and safely bike on all types of streets and pathways. Participants who participate in classes will receive a […]
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, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
