Learn to Ride a Bike
...or teach others!
Students from the July 2025 Learn 2 Ride class.
Upcoming Classes
Dates, times, and locations:
- September 13 and 27 - details to be determined.
- Classes at Peak Adventures, Sacramento State University (TBD).
- Adaptive cycling with the City of Vacaville (TBD).
Classes are open to all ages, 5 and up. There must be a minimum of 6 students/class.
To register
- Sign and submit the waiver
- Pay $25/person for the class. Be sure to note this is for "Learn 2 Ride”
- Venmo: Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates or
- Send a check to SABA, 909 12 St, Suite 110, Sacramento 95814
You will receive a confirmation email when you've been registered.
Each person should have their own helmet and bike - each should fit properly. Helmets can be purchased upon request. If you do not have a bike, here are some options:
- Buy a used bike in good condition from the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen.
- Make an appointment with SABA staff to see if they have a bike which can be rented for a nominal charge.
- If you have a bike and it needs some basic repair, find a Ride Ready Repair clinic on SABA's events calendar.
- Rent a bike from Peak Adventures at Sacramento State University.
Please email arlete@sacbike.org if you are interested in the classes. See details about what you'll learn below.
What you will learn
Level 1: Learn the basics of cycling so you can go on rides with family or friends. Join experienced League Cycling Instructors for a 1½ hour class where you will learn to balance and glide, use power pedal for a strong takeoff, and soon…pedaling success. Basic mastery: ride in a straight line, controlled stop, and ride briefly with just right hand will qualify you to take the next level.
Level 2: For those who know how to ride but would like to advance their skills. In this 1½ hour class you will learn to scan and signal to change lane positions, how to go through an intersection correctly (straight, left and right turns), how to change gears for riding efficiency. Basic mastery will qualify you to go on a trail or low-density street ride for the second half of class which will include tips for group riding and trail etiquette.
Level 3: Build your skills and confidence on a 1½ hour street ride. Practice lane positioning, scanning, signaling and merging, riding through intersections, group riding skills, and safe cycling practices on different types of streets.
In the meantime, you can watch some videos that show how the class is taught.
Level 2: For those who know how to ride but would like to advance their skills. In this 1½ hour class you will learn to scan and signal to change lane positions, how to go through an intersection correctly (straight, left and right turns), how to change gears for riding efficiency. Basic mastery will qualify you to go on a trail or low-density street ride for the second half of class which will include tips for group riding and trail etiquette.
Level 3: Build your skills and confidence on a 1½ hour street ride. Practice lane positioning, scanning, signaling and merging, riding through intersections, group riding skills, and safe cycling practices on different types of streets.
In the meantime, you can watch some videos that show how the class is taught.
League Cycling Instructors
League Cycling Instructor Arlete Hodel from Sacramento (photo from League of American Bicyclists)
League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) teach a variety of Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults, helping them feel more confident and secure about riding.
You can sign up to take a class or learn how to become an instructor through the League of American Bicyclists.
You can sign up to take a class or learn how to become an instructor through the League of American Bicyclists.
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