Learn and Ride

Build Your Biking Confidence and Skill

Learn to ride safely and with greater confidence — and to perform basic bike maintenance that keeps you moving safely and smoothly — through our classes in your local area.

Explore with others like you at our beginner-friendly, no-drop social rides. You’ll gain comfort and familiarity in your riding, and connect with your local area in new ways.

Enjoy convenient valet bike parking for Levi's Stadium games and concerts or at other event venues. Skip the traffic hassle, cost and pollution of a motor vehicle trip. 

Get maps and route guidance that help you navigate more safely and comfortably to your destination.

See how our experienced instructors, ride leaders, and support teams and resources have you covered.

More Resources

Getting Started

Learn essential bike riding basics, family biking tips, general mechanics of your bike and more.

Where to Get a Bike

The best place to get a bike is a local bike shop (commercial or non-profit). Find one near you.

Local Bike Clubs

Joining a local group is a great way to develop skills, stay motivated and meet new people.

Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes gives kids the safety knowledge to stay healthy and active by biking and walking to school.

Biking to Get Around

Commuting by bike is one of the best things you can do for yourself and the environment.

Report a Hazard

Did you just spot a road hazard? Here’s where to report it, near you.

Carrying Things by Bike

See how you can carry anything from groceries to an entire family by bike — and even live car-free.

Bike + Transit

All transit systems in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties provide bike storage. Go far by bike!

For Employers

See why employers will want to support biking by employees, and how.

Volunteering

Volunteering with SVBC is a rewarding way to make bicycling better and help save our world.

Legal Resources

See our list of bicycle-friendly lawyers, provided as a service to our members.

Eastside Connect

Volunteer to deliver boxes of farm-fresh food from our partner Veggielution to households in need.

Bike Clinic

San José Bike Clinic is a do-it-yourself community bicycle workshop.