Riding a bike on the roadway takes skill! The City of Pleasanton is partnering with Bike East Bay and cities of Dublin and Livermore to provide free bicycle safety workshops to help cyclists learn about road safety, laws and bike commuting. Certified instructors teach all the workshops. 

Learn-To-Ride Class for Adults or Teens

This fun and entertaining class is for adults or teens who have either not yet learned how to ride a bike, or learned a long time ago but want a refresher on the basics of balancing, pedaling and steering. A working bicycle and helmet are required in order to participate. 

Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Thomas Hart Middle School

4433 Willow Road

Pleasanton, CA 94588

Urban Cycling 101: a Two-Part Class for Adults

Day 1:  Classroom Workshop

This fun and entertaining workshop teaches basic rules of the road: how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, transport a bike on transit, and avoid crashes by using simple and safe techniques. No bike required. 

Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 (Webinar)

Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 5 PM to 7 PM

For more information and to register click HERE

Day 2:  Road Class - Bike & Helmet Required 

This is the second part of Urban Cycling 101.  Instructors will cover on-road, on-your-bike practice sessions, working in small groups to improve handling skills, learn crash avoidance maneuvers, and ability to bike confidently on any street. A functional bike and helmet are required. Free bike lights for all attendees. Drinks and snacks provided.

Urban Cycling 101: Day 2

Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 10 AM to 3 PM

Thomas Hart Middle School

4433 Willow Road

Pleasanton, CA 94588

For more information and to register click HERE

1-hour Bike Workshops

These 1-hour classroom courses are perfect for introducing riders to the concepts of biking and encourage a healthy commute.  Each class is taught by a certified instructor who will teach the basics of bike commuting, crash avoidance, and bicyclist rights and responsibilities.  You will also learn how to outfit your bike, how to take a bike on transit and how to bike smart while having fun. 

Check Bike East Bay for class dates!

Family Cycling Workshop 

The family that rides together thrives together! Join Bike East Bay's certified instructors for a day of fun games, drills, and skills building. This workshop is for kids who are able to ride a bike and ready to take to the paths and roadways with their parents. Parents and kids (grades 2-6, recommended) must attend together; please, no drop-offs. Free reflective vests for youth attendees!

Family Cycling Workshop

Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM

Thomas Hart Middle School

4433 Willow Road

Pleasanton, CA 94588

For more information and to register click HERE