Learn the best and safest ways to share the road with all road users. Discuss traffic safety laws and responsibilities, and how to avoid crashes or conflicts, and the Colorado Safety Stop Bill. Earn a Bicycle Friendly Driver certification upon completion of the course.

Upcoming classes are all online, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Instructor will email a Zoom link.

Click on a date below to register for that class. 

April 6
April 12
May 11
June 15
July 20
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 7

Engage is the system we use to manage our class enrollment. You will need to create an Engage account in order to sign up to take this online class. The links to the classes above are to our Engage system.

Learn more about the Bicycle Friendly Driver class

This class will be in-person, located at Washington Park (weather dependent). Students are encouraged to bring their own bicycle, but it is not required. The instructor will be reaching out prior to the class with details.

In this intro to bicycle mechanics class we will focus on maintenance that can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. We will cover the following topics:

1. Basic Bike Anatomy- review and learn all the basic parts of a bicycle.
2. Standard tools for at home repairs- we've come up with a top 10 list of tools needed to work on your bike at home.
3. Fix a flat- this is the #1 at home repair. Learn how to fix a flat for your bike, either tubed or tubeless, or offer tips for your fellow students if you have a tried and true method.
4. Drivetrain maintenance - cleaning your bike, lubrication, chain wear.
5. Using barrel adjusters to improve performance for brakes and shifters.

Students that complete the class will receive a free pair of tire levers or patch kit!

Click on a date below to register for a class. 

June 8
July 6
August 17
September 21

Engage is the system we use to manage our class enrollment. You will need to create an Engage account in order to sign up to take this class. The links to the classes above are to our Engage system.

This class will be in-person, located at Washington Park. This is dependent on the weather and Covid restrictions. Students are encouraged to bring their own bicycle, but it is not required. The instructor will be reaching out prior to the class with details.

In this second part intro to bicycle mechanics class we will focus on taking maintenance up a notch. Everything covered can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. If this is your first time trying out at home maintenance on a bicycle, we recommend you take the Maintenance 1 class first. There we cover foundational topics like fix a flat. We will cover the following topics as time allows:

1. Cables and housing- a basic overview
2. Barrel adjusters- use to improve performance for braking and shifting
3. What's that sound?- a basic diagnosis of problems

Students should come to class already knowing what kind of brakes they have. This might require some research, but don't be afraid to jump in to the next level!

Students that complete the class will receive free tire levers or patch kit.

Click on a date below to register for a class. 

June 22
July 27

Engage is the system we use to manage our class enrollment. You will need to create an Engage account in order to sign up to take this class. The links to the classes above are to our Engage system.

Certified instructors will lead the class through an interactive and in-depth discussion of the following principles, while applying them to the Fort Collins area:

1. The Basics: Choosing a bike, maintenance, clothing/equipment, helmet, bike handling, shifting gears
2. Principles of Bicycling: Riding in a group, sharing paths/trails, inclement weather, night riding, long distances
3. Principles of Traffic Law: where to ride on the road, navigating intersections, rural roads
4. Bike Infrastructure
5. Hazards: Crashes and how to avoid them, five layers of safety. This session will help build an understanding of traffic laws as they apply to bicyclists, and provide strategies to increase safety and confidence while riding on campus and throughout the community.

This class is for current bicycle commuters and people who are interested but concerned about using a bicycle for transportation.

Smart Cycling Part 1 Road Rules is a prerequisite to Smart Cycling Part 2: Road Skills (on bike). Bikes not required.

Click on a date below to register for a class. 

June 10 (in person)
July 11 (online)
August 12 (in person)
September 7 (online)

Engage is the system we use to manage our class enrollment. You will need to create an Engage account in order to sign up to take this class. The links to the classes above are to our Engage system.

Part 2 of a two part series - Learn how to conduct bike safety checks and on-bike handling skills to build confidence for riding with traffic on trails and roads. Practice bicycle handling skills in a parking lot before utilizing those skills on a ride on city multi-use trails and streets. Note: Bicycles and helmets required and can be provided if needed.

Click on a date below to register for a class. Classes are in person at the Walk and Wheel Skills Hub, located at 1600 W Drake Rd. 

June 10
July 16
August 13
September 9

Engage is the system we use to manage our class enrollment. You will need to create an Engage account in order to sign up to take this class. The links to the classes above are to our Engage system.

Interested in riding year-round, but not sure how to prepare for the colder season? Learn tips and techniques to help you ride safely, confidently, and comfortably. Topics include what to wear, what to ride, safe winter bike handling, route selection, and winter bike maintenance.

Students can get a free set of bike lights, Fort Collins bike map, and reflective stickers for attending!

Dates and locations TBD, dependent on the weather. 

Engage is the system we use to manage our class enrollment. You will need to create an Engage account in order to sign up to take this online class. The links to the classes above are to our Engage system.

Regardless of your age, it’s not too late to learn to ride a bicycle! Adult Learn to Ride is a course for adults (+14 years) interested in learning how to ride. Through a safe, easy, and effective method, students learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop and steer a bike. You will also learn how to properly fit a helmet and will leave with a new set of skills and access to resources to continue to improve.

Bikes and helmets provided if unable to bring your own.