These small classes will give participants the practical knowledge to ride safely and confidently with a mix of classroom instruction and hands on experience. 

Level 1 Cycling: Learn to Ride

(Ages 18+) It is never too late to learn to ride a bicycle! Participants will learn how to balance on two wheels, pedal, steer, brake, and shift gears in a supportive environment. Develop these skills through on-bike practice and classroom instruction.

July Class: Sunday July 17, and Saturday July 23, and 30 
August Class:  Saturday August 13, 20, and 27 

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 3 sessions/class
Redmond City Hall Parking Garage 

$145 (Redmond residents) $174 (non-Redmond residents)
Bike rental $30

If you've always wanted to learn how to ride a bike and thought you never could, this class is for you.  I'll teach you how to balance on 2 wheels, brake, steer, and pedal, so you can start bicycling!  This class meets for three 3-hour sessions, so you get lots of time to develop your skills and get support from me and your classmates.  More info about Level 1

Level 2 Road Ready: Bike Handling Boot Camp

(Ages 18+) This activity will help improve bike handling skills, and enable controlling the bike with confidence. Participants will learn how to power pedal start, accelerate quickly, shift gears, signal turns and lane changes, and perform a bike safety check. Open to anyone who can ride a 2-wheel bike.

July Class: Sunday July 17, and Saturday July 23, and 30  
August Class:  Saturday August 13, 20, and 27 

1p.m. - 4 p.m. | 3 sessions/class
Redmond City Hall Parking Garage

$145 (Redmond residents) $174 (non-Redmond residents)
Bike rental $30

Bike Handling Boot Camp is for people who are able to ride a 2-wheel bike but who want guided practice to improve their skills. More info about Level 2

About the Instructor, Brian Watson

Brian Watson is a bicycling educator from Bremerton, WA, and loves teaching people how to experience the joy and freedom of riding a bike. 

With a supportive, dynamic, individualized teaching style, Brian helps students become more confident bicyclists, regardless of age, ability, or reason for riding.  Whether you have a lot of experience on a bike, haven't been on a bike since you were a kid, or have never ridden a bike before, Brian will help you learn how to get around on 2-wheels safely and effectively.

Brian holds certifications in bicycling education from the American Bicycling Education Association as a Cycling Savvy Instructor, and from the League of American Bicyclists as a League Cycling Instructor. When he's not teaching bicycling for Go Redmond, Brian offers one-on-one bicycle coaching services and small-group bicycling classes throughout the Pacific NW through BicycleTeacher, his bicycling education service.