The Bicycle | Learn to ride, at any age
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Cycling school for total beginners

Never learned to ride a bike? Let's sort that out.

We teach kids and grown-ups to ride, from the very first wobble. No judgement, no rush, and most people are pedalling by the end of lesson one.

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  • All ages welcome
  • Bikes & helmets to rent
  • Traffic-free practice space
An instructor from The Bicycle helping a learner ride for the first time
yep, that'll be you!
What we do

We get people riding. That's pretty much it.

The Bicycle is a cycling school for people of all ages and abilities. Five or fifty-five, never sat on a saddle or just very rusty, you're exactly who we're here for.

We love bicycles and we reckon they make city life better: for the environment, for people and for the city itself. So we teach lessons, help you pick the right bike, and show you how to fix the basics when something goes pssst.

Lesson info Hear it from our riders
Kids riding their bikes together during a lesson
Look, no hands (okay, not yet)
Learners out on their bikes with The Bicycle
A cycling lesson in progress at The Bicycle school
How it goes

From "I can't" to "watch this!"

Keep scrolling and ride along. This is the road most of our learners take, one easy step at a time.

Pedals off
  1. 1 Absolute beginners

    First, we take the pedals off. Really.

    You start on a flat tennis court, far away from any traffic. No pedals means you just scoot and glide until your body figures out balance on its own. It happens quicker than you'd think.

  2. 2 Absolute beginners

    Pedals back on. Off you go.

    Once you're gliding, we add pedalling, steering and braking. Most people are riding after their first lesson, and kids usually crack it in one.

  3. 3 Confidence building

    Out the gate, onto quiet streets.

    When the court starts feeling too small, we head out for a cruise on calm suburban roads. Same skills, a bit more world around you.

  4. 4 Commuting skills

    Then the city's yours.

    Want to ride to work or to the shops? We'll show you how to handle traffic and plan a route that actually feels good to ride.

  5. 5 Bike maintenance skills

    And when you get a flat? Sorted.

    Fixing a puncture, swapping a tube, a few simple adjustments. Learn the basics so a hiss from your tyre never ruins the ride home.

    Start at step one

The need-to-know

The short version

All the lesson info
R340per shared lessonSmall groups, loads of attention.
1h45per lessonPlenty of time, zero rush.
R60bike & helmet rentalNo bike yet? Use one of ours.
Breezeblock Cafe29 Chiswick StreetThat's where we meet. www.breezeblock.co.za
When?Weekends at 8am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm (we take the first Sunday of the month off), plus Thursday mornings at 8 and 10. Pick a slot
Money a bit tight?We're excited to teach people to ride, full stop. If the cost is a problem, drop us a message and let's chat.
"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." HG Wells
it's never too late

Ready when you are.

Pick a time that suits you, show up in comfy clothes, and we'll take it from there.

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