Bike Classes
ActiveSGV's team of local League-Certified Cycling Instructors (LCI) offer a variety of bicycle classes throughout the year, from learn-how-to-bike courses for true beginners to active commuting classes geared towards those who would like to setup and use a bicycle to commute to work, school, or just around town for errands such as grocery shopping.
Click here to check out our full list of upcoming classes!
Click here to check out our full list of upcoming classes!
Class Options:
learn to bike
Basic bike repair
Basic Bike Repair - Keep your bike rolling! This class will cover basic fixes, including flat repair, brake adjustment, and how to perform an ABC Quick Check. Contact jose@bikeSGV.org for info on the next class
Traffic Skills 101 (TS-101)
Traffic Skills 101 (TS-101) - In-depth instruction for those interested in taking a deep dive in bicycle rules-of-the-road, skills, and techniques. This class is only offered every year or two, so sign up while you can!
city cycling
City Cycling - Want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets? Learn more about the rules of the road? Or how to set up your bike to commute to work/school? Then this is the class for you! Our intermediate courses combine in-class, parking lot, and on-street training to help you become a safer, more confident city cyclist!
- 1-hour in-class instruction - Rules of the Road incorporating the California Vehicle Code, basic bicycle safety, bikeway classification and more. Participants will receive materials relevant to the topics discussed in the course, including helmets, lights, and Smart Cycling manuals
- 1-hour parking lot drills- Participants shall be instructed in bicycle safety inspections, safe road cycling and crash avoidance techniques. Each participant must bring a bicycle in order to participate.
- 1-hour on-street bike ride - The final portion of the class consists of a 3-6 mile community ride. Participants will be led on a predetermined route to practice techniques and strategies covered in the first two sessions in real conditions.
Metro Bicycling Classes
Bike 1 – Back to Basics
Ideal for: this is for people who know how to ride a bike, but are not very comfortable getting on a bike. (Note: this is not a learn-to-ride class)
Objective: this class covers bicycling basics and shows participants how to improve their bike control skills. Participants will gain a sense of confidence to get on a bike for everyday travel or recreation.
Course topics: biking necessities (helmet fit, lights/reflectors, locks, clothing), pre-ride checklist, basic bike handling skills, bike services and events offered by Metro.
Class duration: 1.25 hours (off-bike: 30 min / on-bike: 45 min)
Registration is required. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bikes (limited number of loaner bikes available for those who register in advance).
Ideal for: this is for people who know how to ride a bike, but are not very comfortable getting on a bike. (Note: this is not a learn-to-ride class)
Objective: this class covers bicycling basics and shows participants how to improve their bike control skills. Participants will gain a sense of confidence to get on a bike for everyday travel or recreation.
Course topics: biking necessities (helmet fit, lights/reflectors, locks, clothing), pre-ride checklist, basic bike handling skills, bike services and events offered by Metro.
Class duration: 1.25 hours (off-bike: 30 min / on-bike: 45 min)
Registration is required. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bikes (limited number of loaner bikes available for those who register in advance).
Bike 2 – Rules of the Road
Ideal for: this is for people who are comfortable on a bike but may be nervous navigating city streets.
Objective: participants will understand the rules of the road and transform their knowledge of how to ride a bike into practical skills to navigate city streets and use their bikes for everyday travel.
Course topics: rules of the road, route planning, navigating common hazards, riding around and on transit, pre-ride checklist, bike services and events offered by Metro.
Class duration: 2 hours (off-bike: 60 min / on-bike: 60 min)
Registration is required. Attendees should bring their own bikes (limited number of loaner bikes available for those who need a bike, please register in advance)
Ideal for: this is for people who are comfortable on a bike but may be nervous navigating city streets.
Objective: participants will understand the rules of the road and transform their knowledge of how to ride a bike into practical skills to navigate city streets and use their bikes for everyday travel.
Course topics: rules of the road, route planning, navigating common hazards, riding around and on transit, pre-ride checklist, bike services and events offered by Metro.
Class duration: 2 hours (off-bike: 60 min / on-bike: 60 min)
Registration is required. Attendees should bring their own bikes (limited number of loaner bikes available for those who need a bike, please register in advance)
Bike 3 – Street Skills
Ideal for: this is for people who want to practice and enhance their bicycling skills on city streets.
Objective: the street skills rides are typically after-hour or weekend guided rides where participants can practice in real life the knowledge and skills learned at the Bike 2 – Rules of the Road classes.
Course topics: rules of the road, group ride etiquette, riding around transit, navigating hazards, avoiding accidents, bike services and events offered by Metro.
Class duration: 2.5 hours (off-bike: 30 min / on-bike: 2 hour)
Registration is required. Attendees should bring their own bikes (limited number of loaner bikes available for those who need a bike, please register in advance)
Ideal for: this is for people who want to practice and enhance their bicycling skills on city streets.
Objective: the street skills rides are typically after-hour or weekend guided rides where participants can practice in real life the knowledge and skills learned at the Bike 2 – Rules of the Road classes.
Course topics: rules of the road, group ride etiquette, riding around transit, navigating hazards, avoiding accidents, bike services and events offered by Metro.
Class duration: 2.5 hours (off-bike: 30 min / on-bike: 2 hour)
Registration is required. Attendees should bring their own bikes (limited number of loaner bikes available for those who need a bike, please register in advance)
Teaching Locations
ActiveSGV provides classes across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond, as well as at our SGV Bike Ed Center, at the Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte (10900 Mulhall St.). If you have a large enough group or would like a private class, our instructors may also be able to come to you.
For additional information or questions, please contact Education Director Jose Jimenez - (626) 566-8302.
ActiveSGV provides classes across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond, as well as at our SGV Bike Ed Center, at the Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte (10900 Mulhall St.). If you have a large enough group or would like a private class, our instructors may also be able to come to you.
For additional information or questions, please contact Education Director Jose Jimenez - (626) 566-8302.
