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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Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
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FREE Winter Workshop: Developing Outdoor Learning in Schools
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Toddler Treks
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Chattanooga Classics: Hike the Cumberland Trail
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Silver Adventures: Hike Blue Blazes Trail at Moccasin Bend
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga and the Hunter Museum of American Art for an immersive and educational woods walk along the Blue Blazes Trail as part of our Silver Adventures series, specifically […]
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Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
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Try Archery!
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Adult Archery!
Adult Archery!
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FREE Winter Workshop: Intro To Caving
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Hike Through History: Pleasant Garden Cemetery
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Join us for "Hike Through History" on February 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Pleasant Garden Cemetery. This unique event, presented by the City of Chattanooga Department of Parks and […]
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Bushcraft: Fire Building (and Marshmallow S’moring) Techniques
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Outdoor Chattanooga's new Bushcraft Series offers you the chance to learn essential outdoor skills such as how to properly start a campfire, survival skills, knots, campfire cooking, navigating, and building […]
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Volunteer Orientation and Open House
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Curious about how you can get involved and make a difference? Join us for our Volunteer Open House & Orientation! This event is designed to introduce new and returning volunteers […]
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Learn to Ride a Bike
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Tennessee Valley Canoe Club monthly meeting
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Contact Tennessee Valley Canoe Club for information about their monthly meetings.Visit https://tvccpaddler.com/ for learn about how you can connect with paddling trips and opportunities.
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Full Snow Moon Hike-Stringer’s Ridge
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Named after the winter season, the Cold Moon aligns with the winter solstice, creating a powerful moment for reflection, planning, and manifestation. Join us on February’s Full Moon, known as […]
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Free Winter Workshop: Bike Maintenance 101 + 201
Free Winter Workshop: Bike Maintenance 101 + 201
Join us this winter for our Winter Workshop Series, an exciting weekly event designed to keep the outdoor community engaged, learning, and connected. Every Thursday throughout the colder months, we’ll […]
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Free Adult Archery-Pin the arrow on Cupid!
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Unleash your inner archer with "Pin the Arrow on Cupid," a fun and free archery class exclusively for adults. Perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their aim, this […]
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Chattanooga Classic Hike-Walden’s Ridge
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a Classic Hike at Walden's Ridge Park. This park encompasses 200-acres of outdoor fun including mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and bouldering. A trail system on […]
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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 […]
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Try Archery!
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FREE Winter Workshop: Where to Gear Up? How about the Library?
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Ruins of Old Harrison Kayak Tour
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View remnants and ruins of the town of Old Harrison by kayak, which was lost when submerged from the creation of Chickamauga Dam in 1940. Our guided and fully equipped […]
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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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Try Archery-FREE
Try Archery-FREE
Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more […]
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FREE Winter Workshop: TN State Office of Outdoor Recreation
FREE Winter Workshop: TN State Office of Outdoor Recreation
Join us this winter for our Winter Workshop Series, an exciting weekly event designed to keep the outdoor community engaged, learning, and connected. Every Thursday throughout the colder months, we’ll […]
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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.