Want to improve your bike skills? Don’t miss these events near you!

Published on April 05, 2023

Gain valuable skills and confidence to safely bicycle to school, the park, the mall and beyond. Don’t miss out on these upcoming events.

Safe sundays at your local bike shop

Join Pedego Electric Bikes in downtown Menlo Park as they host monthly safe sundays seminars in partnership with the American Bicycle Education Association. The seminars will take place the first Sunday of each month starting April 2, from 9:30–10:15 a.m., at 807 Santa Cruz Avenue.

The seminars are open to all cyclists and are free to the public. Prior registration is required by emailing Jeff at Pedego Electric Bikes.

Attend the upcoming Middle School Bike Skills workshop

Wheel Kids is back with a Middle School Bike Skills workshop in August!  Sponsored by the City of Menlo Park, the Middle School Bike Skills Class provides instruction to help students acquire the street navigation and bike handling skills needed to safely and confidently ride to school and beyond.

Classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists League Cycling Instructors through Wheel Kids Bicycle Club, Inc. Students and their guardians will learn about bike hand signals and traffic laws and practice how to navigate intersections and position their bikes on the road to avoid the most common bike crashes.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2023
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Arrillaga Family Recreation Center
700 Alma St.
Register in advance

The workshop will start with a one-hour interactive classroom portion, followed by an ABC quick check, bike drills in the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center parking lot, and a two-hour bike ride around the neighborhood to practice the learned skills.

Questions, contact the Safe Routes to School Coordinator.