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Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

September 5, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • BWSC Parking Lot 4
    72 Reed Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-05T12:00:32 - 2026-09-05T14:00:32

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

September 5, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • BWSC Parking Lot 4
    72 Reed Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-05T12:00:32 - 2026-09-05T14:00:32

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

September 5, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • BWSC Parking Lot 4
    72 Reed Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-05T10:00:46 - 2026-09-05T12:00:46

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bikes and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

September 5, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • BWSC Parking Lot 4
    72 Reed Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-05T10:00:46 - 2026-09-05T12:00:46

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Street Skills

A group ride designed to practice bike skills on off-street paths, bike lanes, and on low-stress shared streets. Class open to all genders.

August 22, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-22T12:00:38 - 2026-08-22T14:00:38

Bicycle On-Street Skills (Level 4)

two photos of groups of new cyclists learning how to navigate city streets

If you have mastered the basic skills like starting, stopping, and turning, and you have familiarity with using hand signals and shifting gears, come to a free Street Skills clinic for Boston residents who identify as women or gender expansive. This class builds from the skills practiced in our Road Readiness clinics. We’ll ride as a group on streets with low-speed traffic, learning how to start and stop safely at traffic signals, ride a safe distance from parked cars and moving vehicles, communicate with other road users, and make turns at intersections. This class is open to people of all genders. Participants are welcome (but not required) to take Road Readiness and Street Skills on the same day. 

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, have not mastered stopping and starting smoothly, or are unable to use hand signals, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

August 22, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-22T12:00:38 - 2026-08-22T14:00:38

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness

Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn and practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders.

August 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-22T10:00:18 - 2026-08-22T12:00:18

Bicycle Road Readiness Skills (Level 3) 

two side-by-side photos showing captures from Level 3 on-bike workshop for adults

If you have the basic biking skills like starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our experienced staff and volunteers will help each participant gain skills and confidence so you’re ready to venture onto the street and keep on rolling! This class is taught entirely in a parking lot. We will run through some fun activities to build skills like using hand signals, shifting gears, and riding in a steady line. You’ll get lots of practice and one-on-one support. This class is open to people of all genders, bikes and helmets provided for duration of the workshop, registration required.

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

August 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-22T10:00:18 - 2026-08-22T12:00:18

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

August 20, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-20T18:00:21 - 2026-08-20T20:00:21

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

August 20, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-20T18:00:21 - 2026-08-20T20:00:21

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

August 8, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:28 - 2026-08-08T14:00:28

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

August 8, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:28 - 2026-08-08T14:00:28

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

August 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T10:00:32 - 2026-08-08T12:00:32

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bikes and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

August 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T10:00:32 - 2026-08-08T12:00:32

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

August 6, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T18:00:58 - 2026-08-06T20:00:58

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bikes and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

August 6, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T18:00:58 - 2026-08-06T20:00:58

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Street Skills

A group ride designed to practice bike skills on off-street paths, bike lanes, and on low-stress shared streets. Class open to all genders.

July 25, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T12:00:49 - 2026-07-25T14:00:49

Bicycle On-Street Skills (Level 4)

two photos of groups of new cyclists learning how to navigate city streets

If you have mastered the basic skills like starting, stopping, and turning, and you have familiarity with using hand signals and shifting gears, come to a free Street Skills clinic for Boston residents who identify as women or gender expansive. This class builds from the skills practiced in our Road Readiness clinics. We’ll ride as a group on streets with low-speed traffic, learning how to start and stop safely at traffic signals, ride a safe distance from parked cars and moving vehicles, communicate with other road users, and make turns at intersections. This class is open to people of all genders. Participants are welcome (but not required) to take Road Readiness and Street Skills on the same day. 

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, have not mastered stopping and starting smoothly, or are unable to use hand signals, please do not register for this workshop. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

 

July 25, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T12:00:49 - 2026-07-25T14:00:49

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness

Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn and practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders.

July 25, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T10:00:03 - 2026-07-25T12:00:03

Bicycle Road Readiness Skills (Level 3) 

two side-by-side photos showing captures from Level 3 on-bike workshop for adults

If you have the basic biking skills like starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our experienced staff and volunteers will help each participant gain skills and confidence so you’re ready to venture onto the street and keep on rolling! This class is taught entirely in a parking lot. We will run through some fun activities to build skills like using hand signals, shifting gears, and riding in a steady line. You’ll get lots of practice and one-on-one support. This class is open to people of all genders, bikes and helmets provided for duration of the workshop, registration required.

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

July 25, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T10:00:03 - 2026-07-25T12:00:03
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