Classes

Attend one of our free bike education classes!

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Location: Alameda Waterfront Park  -  2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA, United States

Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class

On-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 […]

Free
Location: Lincoln Recreation Center (Blue Basketball Courts)  -  261 11th St, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Free - $30.00
Location: Albany Library  -  1247 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Location: Lincoln Recreation Center (Blue Basketball Courts)  -  261 11th St, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Location: Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch  -  1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Sharing the Road: 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 […]

Free

Location: Dublin Civic Center: Bray Community Room  -  100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, United States

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 […]

Free
Location: Don Biddle Community Park: Parking Lot off Deacon Way  -  6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin, CA, United States

Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class

On-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 […]

Free
Location: Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch  -  1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

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 […]

Free
Location: Marina Community Center  -  15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, United States

San Leandro Family Bike Party

Join Bike East Bay and City of San Leandro Recreation and Parks for a Family Cycling Workshop, games, snacks, and more at the Marina Community Center. Limited spots available, sign […]

Location: Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch  -  1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

1-Hour Bike Camping in the East Bay Workshop

This 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 […]

Free

Location: Alameda Waterfront Park  -  2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA, United States

Urban Cycling 101: Day 2 Road Class

On-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 […]

Free
Location: Lincoln Recreation Center (Blue Basketball Courts)  -  261 11th St, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Free - $30.00
Location: Albany Library  -  1247 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Location: Lincoln Recreation Center (Blue Basketball Courts)  -  261 11th St, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

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.