Learn to Ride a Bike
Our Learn to Ride a Bike Classes are the best and fastest way to learn to ride a bike!
Does teaching your child how to ride a bike without training wheels end in frustration and tears? Are you an adult who’s dreamed of riding a bike but can’t keep your balance or feel intimidated to try on your own? Let our League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors teach you how to ride a bike using the gliding technique. With this simple and effective technique, most students are pedaling within an hour and off riding in no time. Students also learn the ABC quick check and proper bike fit. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow or bring your own. Reservations required in advance.
Class Details
FREE – 1.5-hour lesson
Recommended for ages 5+
Small class size, maximum of 5 people for quality instruction
What’s Included
Bikes and helmets can be provided or bring your own
Instruction from League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors
What You’ll Learn
- Helmet fit and safety checks
- Bicycle fit and seat position
- Parts of the bicycle and basic maintenance
- Bicycle fit and seating position
- How gears and brakes work
- Balance, starting, stopping and pedaling
- Types of bicycles
- Rules for sidewalk, greenway and neighborhood road riding
- Roadway signage and hand signaling
These free classes are offered every month thanks to a partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga, the City of Chattanooga, and the Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga as a way to give back to the community and create new, confident riders!
FAQs
How much does it cost? Do I have to register in advance?
When and where are the classes offered?
Check out our calendar HERE to see upcoming Learn to Ride a Bike Classes.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
What's the minimum age?
I don't have a bike, can I still participate?
Calendar of Events
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Toddler Treks – Autumn Adventures
Toddler Treks – Autumn Adventures
Get ready for a colorful adventure with your little explorer at Toddler Treks - Autumn Adventures! Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a parent/child program that sparks a lifelong love for nature […]
Try Climbing
Try Climbing
Outdoor Chattanooga's rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a […]
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Learn to Ride a Bike
Learn to Ride a Bike
Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of a set of exercises and […]
Learn to Ride a Bike
Learn to Ride a Bike
Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of a set of exercises and […]
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Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Outdoor Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust have partnered to provide a kayak experience through the TN Rivergorge. Learn about this section of the river and how TRGT has participated […]
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Bike the Boardwalk at Sunset
Bike the Boardwalk at Sunset
Join Outdoor Chattanooga on a guided and equipped bicycle tour of a popular section on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. The tour is 4 miles out and back (total of […]
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Go Fish – For Reel, Intro to Fishing
Go Fish – For Reel, Intro to Fishing
Explore the basics of fishing in this hands-on class set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Chickamauga. Perfect for beginners, this outdoor experience teaches essential skills, from using simple bait […]
Observe the Moon: Telescope Program
Observe the Moon: Telescope Program
The Barnard Astronomical Society and Outdoor Chattanooga would like to cordially invite you to join this official NASA event, with observers around the world , for this year’s International Observe […]
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Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Series – Beginners Map and Compass
Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Series – Beginners Map and Compass
Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Series offers you the chance to learn a variety of essential outdoor skills to help you become less reliant on modern conveniences so you can build a […]
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Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Orientation
Come to Outdoor Chattanooga's volunteer orientation on Monday, October 14 from 5-6:30pm at the Outdoor Chattanooga Phillip Grymes Center in Coolidge Park. We'll talk for a bit about OC and […]
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Fall Break Family Fun Day
Fall Break Family Fun Day
Pack a picnic and bring the whole family to Greenway Farm City Park for an afternoon of activity and family fun! Outdoor Chattanooga will provide equipment to try archery at […]
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Full Moon Adventure Series: Forest Bathing
Full Moon Adventure Series: Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing is a term that emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). Join Outdoor Chattanooga for […]
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Silver Adventures
Silver Adventures
For adults aged 50 and above, we present Silver Adventures—an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in nature under the guidance of our expert outdoor team. With a focus on personalized […]
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Oddtober Family Night Walk with TNAQUA
Oddtober Family Night Walk with TNAQUA
“ODDtober Walk” is a family-friendly walk in Renaissance Park brought to you in partnership with the Tennessee Aquarium! Discover the enchanting world of the night on our guided moonlit adventure, […]
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Bike the Battlefield – NPS Interpretive History Tour
Bike the Battlefield – NPS Interpretive History Tour
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga partner to provide a series of free, historical tours through Chickamauga Battlefield by bicycle! View the physical spaces by bicycle, and […]
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Chattanooga Classic Hike Series: Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga Classic Hike Series: Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga Classic Hike Series is a collection of premier guided hikes designed for beginner or seasoned hikers looking to connect with nature, experience a showcase the area's diverse landscapes, and […]
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Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bicycle Club meets at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center the 3rd MONDAY monthly from 6pm- 7:30 pm.The CBC is a recreational cycling club whose members share the good fortune of […]
Monday Meet Up: All Things Conservation
Monday Meet Up: All Things Conservation
Join us for an inspiring and collaborative evening at Monday Meet Up: All Things Conservation: A meetup dedicated to celebrating and advancing conservation efforts in our community. This event brings […]
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Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Outdoor Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust have partnered to provide a kayak experience through the TN Rivergorge. Learn about this section of the river and how TRGT has participated […]
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Try Climbing
Try Climbing
Outdoor Chattanooga's rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a […]
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History by Kayak: The Yankees Land at Browns Ferry
History by Kayak: The Yankees Land at Browns Ferry
Outdoor Chattanooga and National Park Partners have teamed up to provide a Civil War History tour by kayak. This paddling program emulates the action at Browns Ferry and the opening of […]
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Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the […]
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Did You Know?
Chattanooga has over 20 miles of greenway trails – bike and pedestrian paths along the Tennessee River and South Chickamauga Creek. These offer non-motorized pathways for beginner riders and those looking to improve their skills. Not to mention there are plenty of city parks with paved paths and flat grassy areas offering the beginner rider a chance to learn and improve their riding skills.