This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike as well as proper helmet fit and adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don't, they will leave with an easy, crash-free, and low-stress way to teach themselves to ride.

There are three class sessions: 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-2 p.m., and 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Requirements: All cyclists must wear a helmet and have a bicycle that fits and is in good working order (i.e., wheels spin freely, brakes function). You can either bring your own or borrow a bike and helmet while supplies last from Bike New York. You must be able to rest your feet flat on the ground while sitting on the bicycle seat. For adult classes, participants must be at least 14 years old. Participants between 14 and 18 years old must attend with a legal guardian. (Cyclists younger than 14 may take a Kids class with their parents.)

Registration: All students must pre-register. There is no charge to attend a learn to ride class. However, there is a fee to reserve a bike for use in a class. Borrowing a bike? You'll register online. Bringing a bike? Call (212) 932-2453 x 116.