Where can I learn how to ride?

Check with your local sporting goods and bike shop if they are a multi sport shop they should offer classes for most of the equipment they sell or rent. REI in the northern California may be one.

Check Out Bicycle Mechanic Training Classes

Learning to ride

This is what a typical class may look like for someone who has never ridden a bicycle.

 The environment is set for success and fun. The new rider will get familiar with the bike at their own pace.

• Start with setting the seat height so the rider can comfortable touch the ground with both feet.
• Pedals are removed so there is no distractions.
• The rider then places on foot forward to start movement and continues with the other.
• When enough speed is acquired the rider will then coast until longer distance’s are achieved.
• Turning and braking will then be mastered.
• When the rider is confident all the movements will already be second nature. Pedals will be installed.
• At this point the rider is in charge.