Bike Class Schedule

Everyone’s heard the saying, "It’s like riding a bike - you never forget how." The truth is that many of us learn how to physically ride a bike, but there's a lot more to bicycle safely that we never learn, and things that without practice we would forget (like the emergency quick turn - a vital crash avoidance technique). These compact yet comprehensive classes cover everything you need to know to learn to bike safely and confidently around metro Atlanta - from bike handling skill drills to an instructor-led ride with feedback to reinforce what you learn in class.

Join us for safer, more confident cycling! For adults and accompanied teens 14 and over. For those learning to ride for the first time - you're not alone! Check out our True Beginners class to get rolling on two wheels.

Upcoming Class Dates

Confident City Cycling - Saturday, May 19 from 10 am - 3 pm at Frazer Center. Class full.
True Beginners - Saturday, May 26 from 9 am - 2 pm at Wheat Street Gardens. Class full.
Confident City Cycling - Saturday, June 9. 9 am - 2 pm in Downtown Atlanta. Learn more and register here.

Class Descriptions

Confident City Cycling

This compact yet comprehensive class covers everything you need to know to learn to "drive" your bike safely and confidently around metro Atlanta. It includes bike handling skill drills and an instructor-led ride with feedback to reinforce what you learn in class. This class has something for everyone! Whether you are new to urban cycling and want to gain confidence riding in the street, a trail rider who would like to bike around the neighborhood with your kids, a bike commuter looking for tips on crash avoidance, or a bike enthusiastic interested in leading your own rides, you'll be surprised by what you learn.

Even the most seasoned bicyclists will have their eyes opened on the less intuitive aspects of Atlanta biking. Expect to learn something new, have your good habits reinforced and those pesky bad habits disappear, and emerge a safer, more confident cyclist from every angle.

Confident City Cycling - Advanced

Building on CCC, the advanced class will teach you maintenance skills, more advanced safety maneuvers, and give you the opportunity to get lots of one-on-one feedback from the instructors about your riding technique. The class includes drills, a road test and a written test for certification. This class will leave you ready to handle a wide variety of situations with confidence and independence!

Learn to Ride at Any Age / True Beginners

A class for adult first-time bike riders. If you missed out on the experience of learning to ride a bicycle as a kid, this is the class for you. Learn in a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment, using techniques developed specifically for first-timers. This class will have you soon riding with friends and family before you can say "whee!" Offered for adults and teens 14 and over.

Group Riding Clinic

Participating in a charity ride is a great way to get in shape, enjoy time with friends and family, and help worthy causes make a difference. Take this clinic to make your training time safe and effective.

Basic Bike Maintenance

Learn the basics of bike maintenance - focused on the ABC Quick Check. Learn how to keep your tires rolling (air and flats), brake check and adjustment, and cleaning and maintaining your chain.

Bike Scout Training

Those of us who love to ride can often bring others into cycling. This training will prepare experienced cyclists to help new riders with everything from selecting a bike to route planning. Those who complete the training can then become the experienced cyclists who assist new cyclists on behalf of ABC, or just feel more knowledgeable when co-workers or friends approach you with questions.

Bike Commuting 101

Biking to work (or school, to run errands, etc) can be a practical way to increase your fitness level while saving money, conserving energy, protecting the environment, and getting more involved in your community! This seminar walks you through the considerations and planning to become an occasional or avid bike commuter.

Classes available upon request for groups

In addition to the regularly scheduled classes above, we can provide custom classes for your organization or small group (eight person minimum, 20 max). Please see class-specific pricing below. To schedule a class, please email class@atlantabike.org or call us at (404) 881-1112.

Bike Basics: Get the basics down. Should you ride in the street or on the sidewalk? What does the law say? How can you stay safe while getting exercise and having fun on your bike? What's the best bike for you? This short clinic will cover the basics in a format flexible enough to answer the questions YOU want answered. Followed by optional but encouraged short (30 min) instructor-led ride on neighborhood streets. $150 group rate

Brown Bag Commute by Bike: Biking to work (or school, to run errands, etc) can be a practical way to increase your fitness level while saving money, conserving energy, protecting the environment, and getting more involved in your community! This seminar walks you through the considerations and planning to become an occasional or avid bike commuter. $150 group rate ($100 for nonprofits or government agencies). Read more here.

Teach your Kid to Ride: This 2 hour class teaches parents and kids alike about bike safety and imparts some valuable (and fun, of course) skills. Hour 1: Parents participate in a session on teaching your kid to ride and bike safety, while kids do some basic drills in a parking lot with 2 instructors. Hour 2: Parents observe kids as they go through bike safety skills training. $150 group rate. Ages 5-10

Youth Bike Safety Class: A class in two parts (2.5 hours each) to keep your older child or teen's attention while imparting all the important things they need to know to enjoy biking well into adulthood. Covers rules of the road, group riding, signaling turns, crash avoidance, trail and street riding, and skills drills. $200 group rate. Ages 10-16.

Bike Safety Rodeo: Parents, schools, and community organizations often come to us to request we organize a bike rodeo. While we can provide an instructor for day-of leadership for a bike rodeo ($250 includes the rodeo layout, training for volunteers and day-of leadership), most small groups can put on their own rodeo with a little preparation and the help of one or two experienced adult cyclists. Check out this detailed bike rodeo guide.

Private instruction

ABC can provide a private instructor upon request and pending availability, for a fee of $100 for a 3 hour session (includes an ABC membership) and $50 for a follow-up 2 hour class. Please email or call us at (404) 881-1112 to set up your class today!