Education Programs

Our mission is to help build healthy communities by encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in active transportation for daily trips. Education plays a key role in achieving this mission and the programs we offer are designed to motivate more people to choose sustainable, active transportation to reach any destination.

Our bike education courses are taught by League of American Bicyclists certified League Cycling Instructors.  The curriculum is designed and delivered by bicycling experts who not only teach the basic fundamentals, but also have a wealth of personal knowledge to share on all aspects of bicycling for transportation, work, fitness and fun.  Whether you are an experienced commuter, an avid club rider, or have not ridden a bike in years, the courses we offer will help you increase your knowledge, skill and confidence when riding a bike in the Los Angeles area. 

• Bike Share Basics: This 2-hour class was created to help the public to use smart bike share systems in their neighborhoods. In addition to learning the features of the smart bikes, students will learn basic rules of the road, best cycling practices, and safety tips for riding lawfully in the roadway. The class begins at a bike share station, travels to an empty lot to practice safe riding techniques, and then continues to the road for on-street practice. Students will leave the class with an understanding of how to use the bike share system in the safest and most convenient way.
• Adult Learn To Ride: A 90 minute on-bike skills training for ages 18 and up who want to learn how to ride a bicycle. Our certified bicycle instructors create a fun low-stress environment to help you learn the basics of balancing and pedaling before moving on to more advanced skills. Bicycle and helmet provided.  
• Ready to Ride: ​A 3-hour intermediate course for ALR graduates and for people who know how to ride but are unsure about riding in traffic. This class will help to make the transition to riding effectively in the street with traffic. 
• Confident City Cycling:  6-hour comprehensive in-class an on-bike training for ages 16 and up
• Bicycle Maintenance: 3-part wrenching series on basic bicycle maintenance taught in 2-hour sessions by certified mechanics
• Raising Smart Cyclists:   A 1-hour class for kids up to age 10 and their parents highlighting safest and best practices. This class is currently available as a private lesson only. Classes are tailored to students' abilities. 
• Basic Bicycle Commuting: 1-hour "lunch & learn" style indoor presentation covering the need-to-know basics, best practices, and safety tips for using a bicycle to commute. Email hello@sustainablestreets.org for scheduling details. 

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Sustainable Streets is the bike education partner of Bike & Park, operator of the Santa Monica Bike Center.