Bike Lessons

Never too late to learn.

Whether your kid is taking off the training wheels or you're an adult who just never had the chance — we've taught hundreds of riders, no judgment, at your pace.

Schedule & Pricing

Private lessons, $50 each.

One-on-one instruction, Thursday through Sunday. We provide the bike, the helmet, and the proper setting — just bring yourself.

$50 per lesson

Private, one-on-one. Depending on the rider it usually takes one to six lessons — on average, our students are riding on their own by the third.

Thu – Sun

  • Thu & Fri: 9:00 / 9:30 AM  ·  6:00 / 6:30 PM
  • Sat & Sun: 9:00 / 9:30 AM  ·  4:00 / 4:30 PM

Everything provided

We supply the bike, the helmet, and the proper setting to learn in. Call us to get on the schedule.

Who It's For

Two wheels, any age.

Kids

First-time riders, balance bike grads, or kids who got scared off by a bad fall and need to rebuild confidence.

  • Ages roughly 4 and up — call if you're not sure
  • Helmet provided
  • Parents welcome to stay and watch
  • Pace varies — we go as long as it takes

Adults

Never learned as a kid? Want to commute or join a friend on a Citi Bike ride? You're in good company — we teach adults all the time.

  • Zero judgment — really. We've heard every reason.
  • Method that works: balance first, pedaling second
  • Quiet, low-traffic spots — no embarrassment
  • Pace varies per rider — we go at yours, no pressure

Our Method

Balance before pedals.

Counter-intuitive, but it works. Pedals are the easy part — getting comfortable on two wheels is what hangs people up.

01

Push & balance

First we have you walk the bike, then push off and glide with feet up — no pedaling yet. Just getting your body used to balancing on two wheels.

02

Pedaling, with backup

Once balance clicks, you start pedaling — and we run alongside, hand on the seat, so you can't fall while you're learning.

03

On your own

When you're ready, we let go. By then it's just riding — and you tell us when you feel solo-ready.

FAQ

Honest answers.

How long is a lesson? +
Usually 30-40 minutes. Long enough to make real progress, short enough not to wear anyone out (especially kids).
Do I need my own bike? +
No — we provide the bike, the helmet, and the proper setting to learn in. If you'd rather learn on your own bike, you're welcome to bring it.
How many lessons until I can ride? +
Depends on the rider — usually one to six lessons. On average, our students are riding on their own by the third lesson. We go at your pace and don't push.
When are lessons available? +
Thursday through Sunday. Thu & Fri: 9:00/9:30 AM or 6:00/6:30 PM. Sat & Sun: 9:00/9:30 AM or 4:00/4:30 PM. Call us and we'll put you in the schedule.
Where do lessons happen? +
Right outside the shop on Emmons Ave — wide, calm, low traffic. No audience, no pressure.
What does it cost? +
$50 per private lesson — bike, helmet, and the proper setting included.

Let's get you riding.

Give us a call. We'll match you with the right time slot and have a bike ready.

Call (718) 218-4464