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We offer bike classes and seminars for both individuals and groups. Students must be at least 13 years old. Our certified instructors will help you achieve your goals and to have fun while doing it!

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (FREE):

SEMINARS:

FREE CLASSES (indoor):

LEARN TO RIDE

FREE 2-hour indoor bike class for adults and mature teens who don't know how to ride a bicycle and want to learn how to ride in a fun, supportive, small-group environment.

Class size is limited to allow students to receive personalized instruction. Our friendly certified instructors use a safe, easy, and successful method to teach students how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike.

This is a $75+ value that we provide as a free service to help people in the community. Note: If you already know how to ride, but need to improve your biking skills, request our Individual Instruction.

How long does it take to learn? Everybody learns at their own pace, which could be one session or multiple sessions. Take as many free sessions as you need (if space available) or use the low-stress method you’ll learn to teach yourself. You do you!
CLASS SIZE: Small group to allow students to receive personalized instruction.
LOCATION: Indoor, climate-controlled class location.
AGE LIMIT: Students must be at least 13 years old.
EQUIPMENT: Free registration includes the use of our bicycles and helmets.
WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable clothes, hydration/snacks, and a positive attitude!
REGISTRATION INFO: Advance registration required. Sign-up online below or contact us.
COST: None! All Pedal Positive bicycling education classes are free since we think everyone should be able to ride a bike and improve their skills.
For those interested in donating: As an all volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit, we do accept, appreciate, and effectively utilize all tax-deductible donations to help provide free classes and activities for the community.

2024 CLASS SCHEDULE / REGISTRATION LINKS:

APRIL
- Sun, 4/28/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
MAY
- Sun, 5/05/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sun, 5/19/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
JUNE
- Sun, 6/02/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sun, 6/09/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sun, 6/23/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sun, 6/30/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
JULY
- Sun, 7/14/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sun, 7/28/24 | 10am-12pm | Charles Houston Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
AUGUST
- Sat, 8/03/24 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Patrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sat, 8/17/24 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Patrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sat, 8/31/24 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Patrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
SEPTEMBER
- Sat, 9/14/24 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Patrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
- Sat, 9/28/24 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Patrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
OCTOBER
- Sat, 10/05/24 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Patrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VA
NOVEMBER

FREE INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION (outdoor):

Learn to ride and basic riding skills

*NOTE: Individual Instruction will not available for the month of October 2024. Back in November!

We offer FREE individual and small-group instruction for both Learn to Ride and Basic Riding Skills. This is a $150 value that we provide as a free service to help people in the community. Choose the option that meets your needs:

- Learn to Ride (L2R) Instruction: For those who don't know how to ride and want to learn how to ride a bicycle.
- Basic Riding Skills (BRS) Instruction: For those who already know how to ride, but need to work on/improve their basic biking skills.

The general format is the same as our group classes and we can also customize the session based on your particular learning goals. As always, a friendly certified instructor will provide expert guidance and answer questions.

NOTE: It's typically more of a challenge to schedule Individual Instruction dates/times when we have many regular group classes scheduled.

AGE LIMIT: Students must be at least 13 years old (some exceptions on case-by-case).
LOCATION: Alexandria, VA or other agreed-upon outdoor location.
EQUIPMENT: Bicycles and helmets are included with registration or you can bring your own in good working order.
WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable clothes, hydration/snacks, and a positive attitude!
COST: None! All Pedal Positive bicycling education classes are free since we think everyone should be able to ride a bike and improve their skills.
For those interested in donating: As an all volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit, we do accept, appreciate, and effectively utilize all tax-deductible donations to help provide free classes and activities for the community.
REQUEST INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION: Complete the Individual Instruction Request Form here.

*NOTE: Individual Instruction will not available for the month of October 2024. Back in November!

Bike WORKSHOPS

Enjoy fun, hands-on learning for a variety of practical biking-related topics with Pedal Positive's "Handle Your Bike Bizness Workshops" and mix in some social fun at our "Workshop Socials".

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

TBA. None currently scheduled.

SEMINARs

COMMUTING BASICS SEMINAR
- Avoid the traffic, save on gas, and ride to work!
- Our experienced, certified instructors will come to your organization and provide a 1-hour seminar with useful info and tips to help you and your group pedal to work safer and better.
BIKE-FRIENDLY DRIVER SEMINAR
- Does you organization employ a lot of drivers? Then this seminar is for you!
- Our experienced, certified instructors will provide a 1-hour discussion with useful information for motorized vehicle drivers, including how and why bicyclists travel the roadways in the ways they do, to help reduce incidents and improve safety on the road.
COST: $150 per seminar. Free for bike clubs and small non-profits)
INFO: Seminar Information Request Form