I highly recommend Tim Oey for any adult looking to learn to ride a bike. Tim's communication is clear, calm, and professional. He breaks everything down into manageable steps, which took all the intimidation out of the process. In only two 75-minute lessons, I went from being intimidated to comfortably riding and shifting gears. I'm so excited that I can now look forward to family bike rides with my toddler in the years to come. If you're on the fence about learning, Tim is the person to call! read more

We'd been struggling to teach our perfectionist 5 year old how to ride a bike and after talking to several SF parents facing the same, we realized, it's US! She needs a non-parent to teach her (not mom or dad!). A friend told me her son was riding after just a one hour lesson with José at Bicycle Solutions so I headed straight to their yelp page and website where I was able to book a lesson for the weekend! For littles they suggest a shorter lesson so an hour seemed perfect, but they have longer ones if needed. José called me pretty quickly and confirmed all the details. There's an option for him to bring a bike or you can bring your own. He explained how the lesson would work and how they would start out by taking off the pedals off her bike first. Once there on Saturday, everything went exactly as José indicated it would. He took off the pedals and he spent time talking to her about her school and her life and building trust and rapport. I also really liked how he taught her a lot about how the break works, which I think made her feel a lot more secure and in control. Once the pedals were off, she started practicing the gliding that she had struggled with prior on a balance bike. After nailing that he put the pedals back on and by the end of 60 minutes, she was riding a bike with no training wheels. I am truly so impressed. We sent a video to our friends during the lesson and I'm pretty sure they will be signing up their kiddo any day now. If you're struggling with your little learning, I strongly suggest a third-party and José is absolutely wonderful with kids! read more

We took a lesson with Violeta and were riding out bicycles at the end of 90 minutes. I am so glad that we took the class. We are forever grateful to Violeta. She's a wonderful, friendly, calm, and thorough instructor. If you were thinking of signing up for the class, please don't hesitate. read more

My husband and I have been trying to teach our nine year old son how to ride. It's been a disaster. He was frustrated with us and we felt defeated. I thought to myself, there's a service for everything and I jumped on Google. I'm so happy that I found Bicycle Solutions. I was impressed by the reviews and didn't feel bad or intimidated that my husband and I weren't successful at this effort. It was easy to schedule, Chris was commutative, and when we met, he was a gem. He's so kind, patient, and a true expert and professional. I was so proud of my son, and the way Chris cheered him on really made his experience that much better. read more

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Violeta was an amazing teacher for my 7yo son who was refusing to learn to ride a bike. In fact he was crying on the way to the lesson. She was patient and understanding. In one hour she had him riding and wanting to bike all day. Can't wait for family bike rides! I'm so thankful for bicycle solutions!! read more

Tim was fantastic at teaching one kid and one adult to ride. I've been trying to teach my kid for years, and now she's finally able to ride!

Spend the money! We have been trying to teach our son how to ride his bike for some time. We tried no pedals, then pedals, the towel method, everything! He would not listen to us, I mean he is only four, so understandable. One day when I took my son for a bike play date with his friends, he was the only kid with a tricycle and his friends both had bicycles and they were so much faster. They were pretty far ahead of him and he kept saying "wait up guys!". I knew then that I needed someone else to help us teach my son how to ride a bicycle and also get his confidence up. My husband and I found Bicycle Solutions through a Google search and oh my goodness we are so happy we did! We met with teacher José today and Zain went from scooting to riding a bicycle all in under an hour! José was so patient and kind and helpful. He cheered on our son and the way he taught our son, we knew he was a professional. We booked another class with José because he is just wonderful and we know our little guy will be happy. Thank you Bicycle Solutions and thank YOU José! If you are on the fence, it is worth every single penny! read more

I never learned to ride a bike as a child, so I tried to fill this gap at the age of 50 with the help of family and friends. After several unsuccessful attempts, I was losing hope in my abilities but decided to give it one more try by enlisting a professional. Eleni was very patient and encouraging and provided me with a lot of good, personalized guidance and a very comfortable bike for my practice. I made progress during my first lesson and was finally able to ride a bike during my second lesson! I am very excited and plan to take more lessons to become a more skilled and confident bike rider. Thank you, Eleni! read more

Highly recommend this business. Very easy to schedule an appointment and instructor (Wynn) is great.

Anthony is a hero! He taught my son how to ride a bike in only two lessons. He's a super athletic, active kid but didn't want to ride a bike unless he could do it perfectly the first time. After months of us trying to help him learn, we realized that maybe some advice and encouragement from someone other than his parents would do the trick - and it turns out we were right. Anthony was kind, patient and held my son's attention the entire time. I could tell he stayed focused and tried his best. He even hugged Anthony at the end. I'm super impressed that he started riding so well in the second session and only wish I had scheduled these lessons a year ago! read more

Learnt biking at the age of 38. It was a dream come true! So happy and thank you Eleni Jacobson for being patient with me and guiding me step by step. read more

My 6 year old doesn't like receiving lessons from my husband and me on anything :) so we decided to hire someone to teach him to ride a 2-wheel bike. Anthony taught him in 90 minutes and my son had a great time during his lesson. He's very patient, experienced, and knowledgeable. If you're having trouble teaching your kid on your own I highly recommend Anthony! read more

Thank you Anthony!!! You've taken me from someone with a lifelong aversion to bikes to someone doing the school commute in exactly 1 month! Prior to my first lesson (Aug 8 2023), I hadn't been on a bike in 5 years (when I had an extremely terrifying ride to Ocean beach and swore off bikes forever) and had never been comfortable riding: I learned in my late teens and was a very shaky rider, clinging to the brakes desperately. However, when my daughters moved to a school that felt too close to drive, too far to walk (and not that convenient on public transportation), I decided it was time to get over my fear, not least because San Francisco (and my neighborhood especially) is a biking town. I had a 2 hour lesson with Anthony in Alameda: not only did he help me master some basics (e.g. how to make smooth turns!) but he had me cycling in traffic by the end of the lesson, a miracle in itself! On our second lesson, he came to the city and we biked the exact route I'd be taking for school, which was perfect for building my confidence. Today (Sept 8 2023), I dropped my daughters off at school by bike: success! For any adults who think it's too late to learn how to ride, Bicycle Solutions has patient, encouraging instructors who will build your confidence and your skills. Highly recommend! read more

I always wanted to learn how to ride a bike and it has been one of the "New Year's Resolutions" for no one knows how long it is. I make an appointment with Jianhan. According to the website, he seems to be the only instructor that's closest to where I live. Jianhan is very knowledgeable and understanding of my learning level. He pickup my learning speed within 10 minutes! He is also patiently answered all my questions and wait for me to slowly pickup and absorb the knowledge to apply. My mom was joking about me at least needs 2 days to be able to actually riding a bike. I can proudly show her the video Jianhan took for me that I'm riding a bike within 2 hours! Jianhan is such a rockstar! I highly recommend everyone in any age to sign up with Bicycle Solutions if you want to enjoy riding a bike! Jianhan also mentioned that they have other sessions for anyone who want to enjoy riding in the urban area or mountain biking. Check them out! read more

What an incredible teacher and experience I had learning to ride a bike for the first time with Jianhan! He was knowledgeable, patient, motivating, and fun! I came into the lesson excited, nervous, a little scared, and a bit skeptical that teaching an adult how to ride a bike in 2 hrs was possible. Jianhan had me peddling away and riding within one hour and a half! I had so much fun and was so encouraged that I told Jianhan that once I got some practice, I would schedule another lesson to learn more tricks and become a better rider. If you're looking for a place to learn how to ride a bike quickly and with professionals, Bicycle Solutions is a perfect fit! Thank you, Jianhan, for making my dream to bike ride with my girls possible! We took our first ride together only a week after the lesson. They came to ride with me in the same parking lot I learned with you while I practiced. I can't wait to ride with them on a bike trail! read more

John is simply the best! Many people have tried to teach me how to ride a bike before without success and John helped me get there today. His ability to identify my blockers and guide me to overcome them was just invaluable for my progress. I feel confident to practice on my own now with all the tools and tips John gave me. Not to mention great communication, location and bike provided made the whole process smooth as can be. Big thank you! read more

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It's been many years since I rode a bike. Previous attempts to learn on my own, or with a friend, didn't end very well. So, I was a bit nervous. But my instructor, Tim Oey, was wonderful! He put me at ease, and gave me a lot of encouragement at each step in the lesson. And by the end of the lesson, I was riding all around the really big paved playground area at a local school and having fun. It felt wonderful! The difference was that Tim really knows how to teach. He has tips and techniques that experienced riders know without thinking about, but that new riders don't. You can forget how to ride a bike, but you can also learn again. I'm glad I did this. Going for a ride tomorrow, to practice the skills I learned. Tim gave me a map with places that are good for new riders, to build up confidence. Practice makes perfect. I'm so glad that a friend told me about them. I highly recommend these lessons to anyone who wants to learn to ride! read more

I took classes with Maylyn. She is an amazing instructor with great energy and really easy to work with.She taught the steps to ride clearly and organically and I was able to get past my fear of riding very quickly. She gives great detailed instructions to help get comfortable with riding while being very safe. She's also such a cheerleader! :) It has been really easy to schedule classes with her via text. She's very flexible with the timings and will work with your availability. All in all, it has been an extremely positive experience. I highly recommend Maylyn and this service. read more

Totally top! Anthony was super great - patient, fun, easy going, flexible..., and effective! Thanks Anthony!

Anthony taught my niece, age 15, how to ride a bike in two hours! She could not even balance on a bike without pedals at first, but by the end she was not only riding (with pedals), but doing figure 8s, looking over her shoulder, doing hand signals, and fully confident. It was amazing. I'm so happy she learned this life skill and it wouldn't have happened without Anthony's patient and skilled teaching approach. Highly recommend lessons for ANY age with Anthony! read more

The instructors at Bicycle Solutions have years of hands-on experience guiding their clients to become confident, savvy, and capable cyclists - often times a real breakthrough and dream come true in their lives! read more

I had two very nervous bike riders (ages 6 and 8) but in the lesson from Bicycle Solutions in about 30mins they were peddling and riding! We were absolutely amazed!! We have been trying to teach them to ride for years with no luck and decided lessons would be the way to go. They learned it so fast and easily with their method. The instructor was friendly and explained things so clearly. He cheered them on and was very patient. We will go back for the next level of class to help gain more skills. I can't recommend their biking lessons any more highly!!! read more

A much overdue review- John taught our young son how to ride a bike in under an hour. We literally skipped using training wheels and avoided some of the pains involved with teaching a kid that wasn't particularly interested. I would definitely recommend hiring John if you want to learn quickly. read more

Kindness and competence. Have not been on a bike for maybe 25 or 30 years. It was a super foggy morning in SF and cold. John kindly offered me his own fleece layers ! Which was much appreciated. Patience and precise pedagogy were very helpful in getting me right back on the saddle (literally). We planned to spend 90 min but within one hour I was up and running. It was tons of fun. Many thanks read more

John helped my 9 year old learn to ride in 2 lessons. Actually, she was riding by the end of the first. John is kind, fun, and good at boosting confidence. Now our whole family is riding together!! read more

Anthony is a great instructor and easy to work with. My two boys had a 90 minute lesson with him and on the second lesson myself and my younger son had 90 minute lesson as well. He taught the steps to ride very clearly and all three of us were able to ride very quickly. He taught myself and my boys about gears and explained about signaling. I highly recommend a lesson with Anthony; he's very friendly and gives detailed instruction that help you get comfortable to ride a bike safely. I'm so excited and looking forward to buy my first bike. Thank you for the awesome lesson Anthony! read more

Anthony was my instructor, and I took two classes with him: one 2-hour class in 2017, and one this past Saturday. I'm 29 and never really learned how to ride; my friends tried to teach me, but their "lessons" amounted to "just balance!" and "just pedal," which suffice to say, did not really help. Anthony really takes his time, and is very attentive to how you're riding, and gives personalized pointers to help you learn. He explains it in a way that makes it easy for you to figure it out step by step. After my first lesson, I could ride a bike, and it was a great feeling. I do highly recommend a second lesson; I was a little "swoopy" after my first lesson, but by the second lesson, I felt a lot more confident. He taught me about gears, signaling, and how to ride over speed bumps in our second lesson. I highly recommend taking classes with him; he's very friendly and a great instructor! read more

frances was awesome - got my little guy riding in no time with tons of patience!

We highly recommend Bicycle Solutions; We got a word on the company and on Anthony DiSalvo from our local bike shop in Alameda. Our six year old son refused to bike on two wheels, even though he has been riding for over a year with training wheels. Anthony has the know how to talk to students and encourage. Our son was biking after 20 minutes of his first lesson with Anthony, Anthony is very patient and diligent with students and overall a great bike teacher to work with. Thank you for helping our son. read more

Tim was my son's instructor. He was so patient to my kid. I would recommend to people who wants their kids to learn riding bike. Because it's efficient to help kids getting the skill in a short time. Parents wouldn't hear winning and crying that much. read more

I had a biking instruction class for my sister with Jianhan Wang. He was simply amazing !! We had a 2 hour class and at the end of the first hour , she was already gliding .. by the end of second hour, she had learned to pedal and balance and was going all around the parking lot by herself !! I strongly recommend John as the instructor. He is extremely patient and an awesome teacher. This is the best new year's gift I could have given to my sister and John is the reason for that ! read more

Diane was like sent from heaven. She knows what to say to calm my nerve. Having trauma growing up trying to learn how to bike when I was little seems impossible for me to be able to ride a bike. But Diane made it possible. Her knowledge, patience and encouragement made a big difference. I'm very happy and thankful for Bicycle Solutions for making my dream come true. Special thanks to my instructor Diane for giving me the courage , to trust and to believe in myself . read more

This worked so great! John got my six year old riding by himself in about hour (after months of frustration of me trying to do it by myself). He was very nice and patient and knew all the tricks to help someone learn to bike. Highly recommend! read more

All three kids learned to ride their bike at Bicycle solutions. 2 girls with John and 1 boy with Tim. The kids were all 4-5 years old. John and Tim were very professional and made sure the kids were safe. All 3 learned to ride in one lesson. We highly recommend their service. read more

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I took lesson with Tim Oey, in 2hrs lesson I learnt biking. Tim is very good instructor and I had no difficulty in learning to bike. Tim was good motivator, encourager and patient with me and I felt very comfortable in learning to bike. I would definitely recommend the company and the instructor to all who want to learn biking. read more

John Ciccarelli was my instructor this past weekend. He was the best. He was very patient and was incredible at breaking down each step of riding a bike from mounting, coasting, riding, turning and getting off a bike. I am a returning rider -- not really having mounted a bike for 20-30 years -- and not necessarily known for having great hand-eye coordination or balance! At the advice of my medical provider, I was told to try less impact-heavy exercise like biking and swimming; and with COVID, many pools are not open. So I had to re-learn how to get back on a bike -- a bike that was fitted for my height/frame, which meant a bike with a seat that was high enough where my feet could not touch the ground as easily. All a bit scary after so many years. Long story short, John took everything very slowly and step-by-step. He was very good at demonstrating what the steps were so that I would remember when I tried them out on my own. I re-learned how to ride a bike in 1.75 hours. I can't recommend Bicycle Solutions highly enough and John in particular. Thank you, John! read more

I don't usually post reviews, but I'm making an exception this time due to the PHENOMENAL service Bicycle Solutions provides. Our Instructor, Frances Barbour, was sent from heaven and truly made a miracle happen in just over 1 hour. After 4 yours of struggling to teach our 10 and 8 year old how to ride their bikes, she was able to make a breakthrough with her patience, friendly approach and systematic teaching method. I highly recommend her to any parents in the same situation. Additionally, she was such a joy to be around during our 2 hour session and instantly made us (as parents) feel comfortable & like we had known her for years. This was the best money I have spent on my kids in a long time. She got them to overcome their paralyzing fears of falling and gave them skills they will value for the rest of their lives. We will be forever grateful to Mrs. Barbour and Bicycle Solutions! read more

Anthony is an awesome instructor. I never learned to ride a bike as child. I bought a bicycle as an adult and tried to self teach a few times without success. In the first 30 minutes of our class with Anthony, I was up and pedaling. By the end of class, I now feel confident I can now start biking around town. read more

This update is for Jignesh, who taught our 6-year-old daughter to bike this month. He gave her clear instructions and was very encouraging. She loved working with him and had a lot of fun. Thanks, Jignesh! read more

I highly recommend Bicycle Solutions! Our daughter can now ride a bike thanks to Tim and his kind, patient teaching methods. Thank you Tim!