Classes
Attend one of our free bike education classes!
Events
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
League Advocacy Workshop at Bike East Bay
The League is bringing their League Cycling Advocate (LCA) Workshop to Oakland, CA, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The one-day advocacy workshop offers participants the opportunity to become certified LCAs. By […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
E-Bike Test & Ride at Coliseum BART
Ride, compare, and explore e-bikes with local experts at this free community event hosted by Ava and Bike East Bay.Ready to ride into the world of e-bikes? 🚲⚡ Join Ava […]
Events
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
