Free Urban Cycling 101 classes

Urban Cycling 101: a Two-Part Class for Adults and Teens

Day 1: Classroom Workshop:

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 workshop for adults and teens, no bike required.

Day 2: Road Class:

Join us for a half day of bike riding! This is the second part of Urban Cycling 101. We’ll cover on-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups with our certified instructors to improve your handling skills, learn crash-avoidance maneuvers, and ability to bike confidently on any street. A functional bike and helmet is required, drinks and snacks provided.

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. 

Day 1: Classroom Workshop Schedule:​​​

Free reflective gear for all Day 1 class participants!

 

Free Reflective Gear for Class Participants​​

  • Berkeley

(Please note: All of our UC Berkeley classes are open to the public, but are also part of the BEST (Bicycle Education & Skills Training) program allowing ticketed cyclists to have their fines reduced. Only these UC Berkeley classes are eligible for the UC Berkeley PD fine reduction program.)

Saturday, June 1st, 2019
1-3pm
Barrows Hall, Room 175
UC Berkeley
Register for this Berkeley class​​

Saturday, July 6th, 2019
1-3pm
Barrows Hall, Room 175
UC Berkeley
Register for this Berkeley class​​

  • Fremont

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
6:30-8:30pm
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fukaya room A
Register for this Fremont class​​​​​​​​

Saturday, May 25th, 2019
2:30-4:30pm
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fukaya room A
Register for this Fremont class​​​​​​​​

  • Oakland

Saturday, June 8th, 2019
1-3pm
West Oakland Public Library
1801 Adeline Street
Register for this Oakland class​​​​​​​​​
 
Saturday, June 22nd, 2019
1-3pm
Dimond Branch Library
3565 Fruitvale Ave
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Saturday, July 20th, 2019
1-3pm
81st Ave Library
1021 81st Ave
Register for this Oakland class​​​​​​​​​

Day 2: Road Class Schedule:

Free bike lights for all graduates of our Day 2 Road Classes!

Free Bike Lights for Class Participants

Please note: Attendance at a “Day 1” classroom workshop is required before taking a road class. If you are unable to make one of our classroom sessions before a road class date, contact our Education Director Robert Prinz at robert@BikeEastBay.org for an alternate arrangement.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Fremont

Sunday, June 2nd, 2019
10am-1pm (drills); 1-3pm (road)
American High School
36300 Fremont Blvd
(meet at large parking lot off Alder Ave)
Register for this Fremont class​​​​​​​​​

Don’t see a class near you?

Click below to join our notification list and we will contact you with updates on additional classes.

Still can’t find a class on our calendar that works with your schedule?

 
Visit the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s website for a schedule of available classes. Our classes are transferrable so you can take Day 1 or Day 2 of the Urban Cycling 101 series in either location.