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Home » On-bike training for cyclists » Learn to ride a bike » Bicycle lessons in Fort Collins, CO

Bicycle lessons in Fort Collins, CO

For an overview of the training, please visit this page.

Location

Location for bicycle lessons in Fort Collins
Learn-to-ride lessons are taught at Poudre High School (Google Maps link opens in new window) and Faith Church (Google Maps link opens in new window) and at other locations around Fort Collins and Laporte upon request as possible.

Location for learn-to-ride lessons in Fort Collins
Poudre High School: Near Laporte Avenue and South Impala Drive (Click to enlarge.)
Location for learn-to-ride lessons in Fort Collins
Faith Church: corner of South Shields St. and Wabash St.
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Contact us link to arrange for a lesson!

Preparing for the lesson

You’ll want to make sure the participant (or you, if it’s your lesson) is:

  • well-rested and well-fed. The lesson takes a fair amount of concentration and energy; these are important factors for success.
    • Please avoid scheduling a lesson that will follow another training or sports commitment.
  • provided with water/drinks/snacks to keep them hydrated, and keep their energy up (don’t forget some for anyone accompanying them).

What to wear:

  • pants that are close-fitting at the ankles (to keep them out of the bike’s chain), or
  • shorts (if it’s warm) that are reasonably close-fitting; avoid basketball-style shorts with wide legs and a low crotch, as these can catch on the seat.
  • layered tops to adjust for changes in temperature.
  • closed-toed shoes (not sandals) that fit well and are not loose.
  • sunblock, with enough available for reapplying during the lesson.


Bicycle rentals

The following bike shops in Fort Collins provide bike rentals.

Please note that the rental prices may have changed since this guide was first published.

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Drake Cycles
902 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8326
Model(s) offered:
• (Adult) Cannondale® ‘Adventure’
$35 for 1/2 day | $60 for full day (24 hours)
Recycled Cycles
4031 South Mason, Fort Collins, CO 805246
(970) 223-1969
Model(s) offered:
• (Adult) Breezer® step-through: $30 per day (24 hours)
• (Children & youth) Various available from their used bike inventory: $30 per day (24 hours)
Recycled Cycles
CSU: Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 491-9555
Model(s) offered:
• (Adult) Breezer® step-through: $30 per day (24 hours)
• (Children & youth) Various available from their used bike inventory: $30 per day (24 hours)

Payment

The full one-on-one training takes 3 hours per person—guaranteed.
Choose from one 3-hour session or two 1.5-hour sessions.

  • $200 for one 3-hour lesson
    • This time can be shared with two people for the same price, with another 3-hour session being booked later on the same day, or on another day.
    • The training for two people in two separate 3-hour (or consecutive 1.5-hour) sessions costs $400 in total.
  • $250 for two 1.5-hour lessons (one person)

For a very few people, more time will be needed. We will provide this at no additional cost.

We accept payment on the day of the lesson by cash or Stripe:

  • One 1.5-hour lesson ($125)
  • Two 1.5-hour lessons ($250)
  • One 3-hour lesson ($200)




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  • Move away from the curb to make yourself more visible & gain maneuverability.
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