Classes

There is a class ready just for you. Scroll below to find the one that fits your needs and click the link text to learn more and enroll.

Classes held either at the BIKEmpowered School, 5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211, or at your location: home, school, or workplace.
To view when classes are scheduled click on this calendar link.

If you do not see the class you want on the calendar, email me to get what you need.


Choose from:
  • a repair-only, riding-only, or a hybrid (repair and riding) class
  • a family, adult, women, or senior friendly class
  • a class that lasts 1, 2, 3, or 8 hours

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    Embedded in all this variety are these constants: each class

  • is hands-on
  • uses only plain language
  • welcomes all - regardless of ability

  • Classes are held either at the BIKEmpowered School Site in NE Portland, or in your neighborhood. To have classes or events where you work, attend school, worship etc., click here.


    NOTE: while I schedule classes out a few months, please contact me here to suggest
    a class and date that suits you. If possible I will adjust the calendar to fit your need.

    Riding Classes

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    3-hour Crash Free Forever Rodeo Class . Learn how to bicycle in comfort and confidence in a small group class. For ages 8 and up.

    Adult LifeCycling Class - This 8-hour class is the full enchilada to embed for life your Motivation, Trip Planning, Bicycle Handling and Roadside Repair Skills.

    Hybrid Classes

    Super Safe Cyclists - Have a blast first repairing then riding your bike. Learn how to:

  • fit regular family rides into your life with your child/children
  • ride Crash-Free Forever
  • pick routes
  • gain confidence and independence
  • go green family style.
  • Time of class adjusted to size and age of group to ensure more . . .

    BikeLabs

    BikeLabs offer a quick triple layer in between one to two hours. They are either free or are very low cost.
    Layer 1: A quick introduction to BIKEmpowered.
    Layer 2: Q and A from the group - learn lots of hurdle-erasing tips.
    Layer 3: Demonstration of audience-suggested skills embedded in BIKEmpowered lessons including:

  • one-tool/never pinch flat fixing for high-pressure tires,

  • “make them listen” communication with drivers
    more . . .
  • Repair Classes

    Comprehensive Adult Bicycle Repair Class - This 8-hour class is for complete novices repair-group-31 and part-time tinkerers who want to get solid skills to fix their more . . .

    The Adult Basic Bike Repair Class in 3 hours puts your tools in your hands while I coach BIKEmpowered-specific techniques on how to think of and successfully practice each of these “you need to know” tasks:
    1. fix your flats using only one tool to get tire off, and NO tools replacing the more . . .

    Family Bicycle Repair Class
    Learn with your child essential bike maintenance and expert tool more . . .

    Repair Class for Women is a low-testosterone (I’m non-macho) route to the usual Repair Class. Minimum 3 students.

    Overhaul Class - Pull part wheel hubs, bottom bracket (front gear bearings) and head set (fork bearings) to repack with fresh grease and more . . .

    Wheel Building - Design and build your own perfect wheel.

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