“It was so wonderful to see him riding and I am very happy that you managed to turn around his perception of riding. He’d really become quite anxious about it but after his lesson with you, he said it was fun!”

Wheel Kids’ private riding lessons provide one-on-one instruction for children ages 5 and up of any cycling ability. Whether your child’s goal is to master riding without training wheels or advanced-level safety skills instruction our coaches can provide an individualized program to meet your needs. We’re happy to discuss with you whether a single lesson is best or if a series of lessons should be considered.

To determine your child’s riding skill level please refer to our Rider Skills Categories list.

  • Lessons typically occur on weekends or after school during weekdays.
  • The San Francisco location is our clubhouse or the Panhandle where Ashbury Street crosses Oak and Fell.
  • Walnut Creek and Palo Alto locations will vary; please contact us and we’ll work out a convenient location.
  • If these times or locations don’t work for you let us know; we’ll figure out an alternative that works for both of us.
Wheel Kids coaches have provided bicycling instruction to hundreds of kids. As with any lesson in any topic we can’t guarantee that your child(ren) will achieve all of their or your goals. Every child learns differently and every child’s outlook on bike riding is different. Our coaches are excellent in teaching skills that make bike riding easier and safer. They can’t teach a child to “want to ride” or to “like to ride.” Please be sure that your child is interested in bike riding to make the lesson more efficient and more pleasurable for your child.

Fees & Registration

  • Private lessons (one child)
    • 1 hour: $75
  • Semi-private lessons (two or three children)
    • 1 hour: $120 total
  • Transportation surcharge for lessons provided outside of our three locations
    • 10 – 20 miles: $20
    • 21 – 30 miles: $35
  • Payment and Participant Agreement form are required before each lesson begins

For Novice/Beginner level riders or riders under age 9 we require a minimum of two lessons in order to account for time spent checking the bike and building rapport with your child.

Refund Policy

Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel a scheduled lesson. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded. Cancellations received with more than 24 hours notice will be refunded, less a 50% administrative fee. Refunds will not be provided for short lessons due to late arrival. Wheel Kids will make every effort to provide 24 hours or more notice of cancellation; cancellation by Wheel Kids within 24 hours of a scheduled lesson will be refunded 100% or rescheduled at a mutually convenient time.

To Register

Please follow the steps below to register, and be sure to provide us with ALL information requested in order to complete your registration.

Step One: Contact Us

To get started please contact us with the following information:
  • Child(ren)’s name and age(s).
  • First and second choice date(s) and time.
  • Child(ren)’s current Skill level.
  • Desired Skill level.
  • Your preferred phone number.
  • Any behavioral issues or tactics our coach should be aware of.
With this information in hand we’ll work with you to schedule your lesson plan at a convenient time and location.

Step Two: Payment

Once a date and time has been established we’ll send a PayPal invoice for payment. Please note that we cannot provide a lesson without advance payment.

Step Three: Participant Agreement

Please download, complete, and email or mail the Participant Agreement. This Agreement form also will be attached to the PayPal invoice. The Agreement form must be received before the date of the lesson.