We take the time to get to know your child and make sure they’re introduced to bicycling the very best way possible.
Our programs often have mixed ages to give children the opportunity to ride with other kids their own ability level while developing critical social-emotional learning opportunities.
Buddy Pegs programs are currently for children under 10-years-old
If you’ve listened to our children’s story telling podcasts or read one of our children’s picture books, you know that we love animals who ride bikes. Who doesn’t?
We use “paws” based on our bike loving animal characters to help kids and parents know exactly where each child is in their ability level and where they are heading next.
Our classes & programs teach your children critical life skills beyond the mechanical act of riding a bike. Self-confidence, resilience, and connection to the real world around them are delivered through the power of the bicycle.
Your child’s new found love of bike riding will help connect your family through lifelong biking adventures.
Scroll down to enroll in the program that best matches your child’s age and ability level. Let’s ride!
Thanks to the introduction of balance bikes, and high-quality first pedal bikes, there has never been a better time to teach kids how to ride. And now that journey begins as early as two years old! You remember how important your bike was for you as a kid. Now it’s time to introduce your child to a love of bicycling, the right way!
We will happily teach anyone from age 2-100. Its never too late to learn the pleasure of a bike ride.
Book your private lessons today.
Ages 2- 5 years old
1 Hour Class Length
**One parent or guardian must be present.
Max 8 kids (Min 3 kids to run class)
Unplugged family time, your child’s first group rides, the start of lifelong family adventure. This is what you’ll experience at a Buddy Pegs Balance Bike Play Date.
To be more specific… these shared learning experiences are run by trained ride leaders who guide children, and their parent or caregiver, through play-based on-the-bike and off-the-bike activities that are guaranteed to make your child twice as excited to ride.
Children need not have previous balance bike skills and balance bikes are available to rent. Sorry, no training wheels allowed. Please see our FAQ’s page for more information.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, our trained ride leaders want to help YOU guide your child through the early years on a bike. And have a lot of fun doing it!
Pre-K – 2nd
1 hour sessions
**Parent/caregiver required for kids under 5 years old.
Are your kiddos ready to start the journey towards early pedaling? Sick of those training wheels and not sure how to graduate past them? Our play-based Learn To Pedal program uses fun games and activities to create independent and confident pedalers who simply love to ride.
Through these sessions, kiddos will progress through foundational skills such as balancing, gliding, and braking before we make the easy and gentle transition to pedals.
We have 2 levels for these 4-week session:
Ages 5-8
1.5 Hour Class Length
Max 8 kids (Min 3 kids to run class)
Schools out for the day – let’s ride! After school bike club is a chance for kiddos Pre-k-2nd grade who already are independently pedaling to further develop their bicycle skills, safety, and fitness, but it’s much more than that.
This After-School Bike Club is a chance for beginner to intermediate and advance young riders to enjoy the camaraderie of a team sport without the pressure to compete, develop their love for bike riding (including an introduction to mountain biking), and develop critical life skills like resilience, self-confidence, empathy, connection to their community, and respect for the environment.
We have 3 levels for this 4-week session. Please read above to learn about our PAW ratings.
Ages 5-8
1.5 Hour Class Length
Max 8 kids (Min 3 kids to run class)
What better way to spend a weekend day than on a bicycle!
Weekend Adventure Club is perfect for kids (K-2) who are rolling along on two wheels, without training wheels, all the way to kids who are confidently pedaling on dirt singletrack and want to learn more skills.
These sessions will be packed full of fun and bike education with a structured combination of skills practice and on the bike games, group rides, snack and water breaks, and fun off-the-bike activities that introduce kids to the beauty of the bicycle and the outdoors!
Our goal? Make your child twice as stoked about biking!
Each class our Coaches will form small multi-age groups based on our Buddy Pegs ability levels so each rider has access to MAXIMUM FUN… and appropriate terrain! We will move kids around as their skill levels increase.
Reference the PAW levels above when registering your child.
Buddy Pegs Ride Leaders will work hard to ensure that all kids individually progress in their skills and double their excitement for biking throughout each class.
Ages 2-8
Max 8 kids (Min 4 kids to run class)
Bicycles are more than just a recreational pastime, they are America’s #1 shared family adventure activity. Our Family Bike Club helps parents get off the sidelines and onto the trail with your youngest riders.
These family group rides are the perfect framework for you to connect with your kids on bikes, and for your kids to learn how to ride safely through their community.
Rides will begin at our Bicycle Playground where kids will practice fundamental bicycle skills through fun games and activities before heading out for a group ride to new destinations each week.
We ask that caregivers have bicycles too as we will head out on little pathway adventures.
NOTE: If you can PLEASE BRING A BICYCLE TRAILER or some option for kids who are just starting to walk on a balance bike. We like to take little adventures and this way you can transport them along, with their little bike in tow, and then they can keep up with the group.
If you want to RENT a bicycle trailer or Yuba Front Loader Bucket bike for the ride you can do so at registration.
jannine@buddypegs.com
Ages 6-9
Max 8 kids (Min 4 kids to run class)
Time to take the next step and learn to JUMP! Do you have a kiddo confidently zipping around trails who can’t stop talking about learning to jump their bike?
We provide a safe and structured environment where your child can stop attempting jumps they aren’t prepared for and start learning the necessary skills to safely get both wheels off the ground.
Varying levels of progression available for all 4 paw and up capabilities.
Riders need to be at least a capable 4 paw rider.
Nothing says world best birthday party ever like a Buddy Pegs Bicycle Playground.
Buddy Pegs would love to host your kiddos next birthday party.
No problem! We offer a lot of different riding experiences and we know it can be hard to figure out the right one for your kiddo. We would love to help you pick the right program for your child so please reach out
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