Learn2Ride
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Learning to ride a bike is a thrilling adventure, and the Learn2Ride program has transformed this journey into engaging levels that make it easier for children to understand and enjoy. With a focus on fun and progression, each level brings young riders closer to the joy of riding on two wheels.
“Eleanor had a great experience! This camp gave her the confidence she needed to learn how to ride a bike. A day later she rode her bike around the block with her dad without stopping. Highly recommend Matt and his amazing team! Thanks again!”
Page Waldon – Carmel, IN
Learn2Ride Process
Level 1 – The Flamingo: Balancing Basics In this level, called “The Flamingo,” riders will learn the art of balance. Just like a flamingo, they will lift one foot at a time and sway the bike from side to side. This side-to-side motion introduces a new experience, especially for those who have used training wheels before. Feeling the bike tipping and learning to catch themselves marks the first exciting step toward mastering balance.
Level 2 – The Frog Hop: Forward Momentum Enter “The Frog Hop.” Here, we teach riders to propel themselves forward by hopping with both legs, just like a frog. The more advanced they become in this level, the longer their hops will translate into joyful leaps towards independent riding.
Level 3 – Gliding: Embracing Coasting Level 3 is all about “Gliding.” After a series of Frog Hops, riders lift their feet to experience the thrill of coasting. As they progress, the challenge increases – can they glide confidently for 15 seconds? It’s a skill that brings them closer to the exhilaration of cruising on two wheels.
Level 4 – Find Your Pedals: The Grand Finale Once the first three levels are conquered, it’s time for “Find Your Pedals.” Here, riders are ready to put on their pedals. We’ll recap the journey so far, and then have them Frog Hop, Glide, and, most importantly, “Find Your Pedals.” This is the moment when many children start riding on their own, a triumphant finale to their Learn2Ride adventure.
“Amazing. I am so impressed by you, and the whole process! Watching my son go through that process with you today was so cool! He is SO PROUD of himself, which is the coolest part. Thanks for showing him he could do it! I’d recommend this to ANYONE that needs to learn.”
Mrs. Gray – Cicero, IN
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In 2023 the Learn2Ride Program achieved phenomenal success over the summer, successfully teaching 81 children the invaluable skill of riding a bike without training wheels.
Workshop Information
- Workshops are limited to 5 riders
- Each workshop is 2 hours long
- Registration fees are $100 per rider
- Riders must be in First Grade or older
Parent Reviews
If you have a child who doesn’t want to learn or is really struggling with how to ride, Learn2Ride is the answer!
Our child, Cooper, did not want to learn how to ride a bike. He was not responsive to our training, and flat out told us he just did not want to learn how to ride a bike. We told him that learning how to ride a bike was a non-negotiable, for many different reasons.
The coaches were absolutely fantastic, and Coach Matt has such a great connection with the kids. He makes it so much fun for them. They start with the very basics, and progress through different levels and challenges. He started off on one of the awesome and lightweight Woom bikes that they have available for the training.
We left about 10 minutes in, once we saw how good of hands he was in. We wanted him to be able to focus on everything he was being taught, without the distraction of know we were there, watching him. And we’re so glad we did. We came back with 30 minutes to go, and to our surprise, saw him riding on his own across the training lot, like he had been riding a bike for years! And to make things even better, he was on his own bike, which is significantly heavier than the Woom bike that he started on! We were truly amazed!
Coach Matt and his team were able to teach him so many valuable lessons in a short period of time. His confidence level was higher than we’ve seen him have in many other things that he has tried.
We just can’t say enough good things about this program and what it was able to do for our child! A few days later, at school, he was asked what the most exhilarating experience of his life was, and he replied, “Learning how to ride my bike!”
It was great seeing him not only learn so quickly, but retain the skills he learned that day. He asks to ride his bike all the time now, and if he ever is having trouble, we just remind him… Go through your steps, what did Coach Matt teach you, and he will recite the 4 steps and take off again with all of the confidence in the world!
Again, thank you so much for developing this program, for providing such a great learning experience, and teaching our child a skill that he can and will use the rest of his life!
Amazing!!!
It works! Their process is completely effective. I never thought we would be able to take the training wheels off this soon but Coach Matt and his team had my little guy riding in 2 hours.: and riding with confidence. The options on YouTube don’t work like this does so stop using those and sign up! I wish I had done this sooner.
AWESOME!
What a fun day being able to see my kiddo take off with confidence on a bike!! Signing up for the workshop was such a great decision. Coaches were amazing and they really had him riding in no time flat. He had been wanting to learn and to see his excitement when he achieved his goal was awesome. We had so much fun, thanks guys!
The process works!
Wonderful break down that was easy for the kids (and parents) to pick up quickly. Valuable tips to continue the work at home. Matt is very engaging and builds confidence in the kids seamlessly. Highly recommend his workshop!
Response from Rollfast Cycling
Ben was a ton of fun in class today! Thanks for participating!
Absolutely AMAZING!
Coach Matt is GREAT! His encouragement to all students and recognizing their successes throughout was wonderful. He is so patient, and made the process of riding a bike really easy! And now my daughter’s confidence is through the roof. “Mommy, I learned how to ride a bike in ONE HOUR! Thats amazing!” Can’t recommend this program enough.
Response from Rollfast Cycling
Grace was a fast learner! She went from timid and shy to FLYING around the playground! Superstar!
