Gentle, “all-levels” coaching ensures you too can bike

with comfort, confidence and safety

NEW! One-page at-a-glance shows every class, event and camp.

BIKEmpowered will help you live green, save money and feel healthier.

There’s so much to love to learn!

  • confidently fix high-pressure flats using my “One Tool Only Once” method
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  • get traffic to see and respect you - period
  • end your ride with happy hands, back and behind
  • take regular, safe rides with family and friends
  • Note: if you want BIKEmpowered on a particular date or location, I can often bring what you want to you with some calendar negotiating. To arrange an event or class for your school, workplace, neighborhood party, click here.

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    I’ve coached thousands of youth, women and men from all backgrounds for nearly 30 years. To see my full bio, click here.

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    Super Safe Cyclist

    Title: Super Safe Cyclist
    Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
    Link out: Click here
    Description: In 3 hours this class gives both repair and riding skills. Learn how to: check your bike to spot and mechanical needs, get comfortable on your bike, fix a flat using ‘one tool once’, adjust minor brake and gearing needs. Riding, learn how to: make drivers to see and obey you, spot hazards and avoid them, corner one-handed, shift and brake with confidence, do emergency stops. Includes evaluation and homework sheets and detailed pdf file. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/super-safe-cyclists/
    Start Time: 18:00
    Date: 2009-06-09
    End Time: 21:00

    Crash Free Forever Rodeo

    Title: Crash Free Forever Rodeo
    Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
    Link out: Click here
    Description: Learn how to feel 100% confident on every ride. In 3 hours learn how to: be firm yet friendly with drivers, avoid hazards, handle your bike on all types of road conditions and situations. Get: comfortable on your bike and conquer your hurdles! 3 hours. Kids $24 / adults $35. Either for adults only or family-based. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/crash-free-forever-rodeo/
    Start Time: 18:00
    Date: 2009-07-08
    End Time: 21:00

    LifeCycling Class

    Title: LifeCycling Class
    Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
    Link out: Click here
    Description: Go from \’wish I was\’ to \’I am\’ a cyclist. This 8-hour intensive embeds the motivation and skills you need to gently put cycling into your life. Motivation, goals, trip planning, handling skills and roadside simple repairs, including flats. Detailed pdf instructions, evaluation sheets, homework, pre/post support. Cost; $90. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/lifecycling-class/.
    Start Time: 9:00
    Date: 2009-07-11
    End Time: 17:00

    Crash Free Forever Rodeo

    Title: Crash Free Forever Rodeo
    Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
    Link out: Click here
    Description: Learn how to feel 100% confident on every ride. In 3 hours learn how to: be firm yet friendly with drivers, avoid hazards, handle your bike on all types of road conditions and situations. Get: comfortable on your bike and conquer your hurdles! 3 hours. Kids $24 / adults $35. Either for adults only or family-based. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/crash-free-forever-rodeo/
    Start Time: 18:00
    Date: 2009-06-23
    End Time: 21:00

    Advanced Summer Bike Camp

    Title: Advanced Summer Bike Camp
    Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
    Link out: Click here
    Description: For ages 15 and up. As above plus wheel truing, bearing adjustment, rides of between 10 to 35 miles. Develop drafting, cornering, and climbing techniques. To enroll return a filled BIKEmpowered Camp form at least 14 days prior to the start date. Monday through Thursday 9 to 3 pm. $200.

    Start Date: 2009-07-20
    Start Time: 9:00
    End Date: 2009-07-23
    End Time: 15:00

    Tweeners - Summer Bike Camp

    Title: Tweeners - Summer Bike Camp
    Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
    Link out: Click here
    Description: For ages 12-14 who have had some experience cycling. Learn to fix flats, adjust brakes and gears, spot future repair needs, hone handling and group riding skills, take rides of 4-14 miles long with some hills, treasure hunt rides to fun and educational destinations. To enroll return a filled BIKEmpowered Camp form at least 14 days prior to the start date. Monday through Thursday 9 to 3. Cost: $200

    Start Date: 2009-07-13
    Start Time: 9:00
    End Date: 2009-07-16
    End Time: 15:00

    Easy Riders Summer Bike Camp

    Title: Easy Riders Summer Bike Camp
    Location: BIKEmpowered School site or YOUR location
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    Description: For ages 8-11 who are just getting into cycling. Lots of bike-related games, basic bike repair, handling skills games and basic on-the-road experience. Monday through Thursday 9 to 2. To enroll return a filled BIKEmpowered Camp form at least 14 days prior to the start date. Cost: $160

    Start Date: 2009-06-22
    Start Time: 9:00
    End Date: 2009-06-25
    End Time: 14:00

    Crash Free Forever Rodeo

    Title: Crash Free Forever Rodeo
    Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
    Link out: Click here
    Description: Learn how to feel 100% confident on every ride. In 3 hours learn how to: be firm yet friendly with drivers, avoid hazards, handle your bike on all types of road conditions and situations. Get: comfortable on your bike and conquer your hurdles! 3 hours. Kids $24 / adults $35. Either for adults only or family-based. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/crash-free-forever-rodeo/

    Start Time: 18:00
    Date: 2009-06-26
    End Time: 21:00

    Basic Repair

    Title: Basic Repair
    Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
    Link out: Click here
    Description: In 3-hours learn how to: check your bike’s mechanical safety, easily fix flats (with one tool once), adjust gears and brakes, make your ride more comfortable and efficient. I demo how to replace your chain and true your wheels. Includes detailed 6 page pdf. Cost: $40. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/adult-basic-bike-repair/
    Start Time: 18:00
    Date: 2009-06-24
    End Time: 21:00

    Basic Repair

    Title: Basic Repair
    Location: BIKEmpowered School Site
    Link out: Click here
    Description: In 3-hours learn how to: check your bike’s mechanical safety, easily fix flats (with one tool once), adjust gears and brakes, make your ride more comfortable and efficient. I demo how to replace your chain and true your wheels. Includes detailed 6 page pdf. Cost: $40. Full details at http://bikempowered.com/courses/adult-basic-bike-repair/
    Start Time: 18:00
    Date: 2009-06-17
    End Time: 21:00