The heart of the program consists of workshops, learning rides, and one-on-one coaching for employees. We work with employers to design a custom package that gives employees what they need to incorporate bike commuting into their routine.

A typical training series begins with one or several classroom-style workshops. Every workshop includes practical tips and opportunities for hands-on learning, with clothing and gear, current-model bikes, and other “touch and feel” items. Participants are sent away with clear, concise handouts that outline the key points from each workshop. Participants also receive a packet of useful coupons and brochures to help them get started with bike commuting.

Learning rides are an essential complement to the workshops. Participants are taken on a guided ride on streets or roads that would be typical of their ride to work. The ride leader narrates the ride, verbalizing the internal decisions that an experienced rider makes on an ongoing basis. The ride ends with a question-and-answer session.

The final key piece in bike commuter training for employees is one-on-one coaching. Commuting by bike for the first time can be a big leap for many people. Our customized program of phone and email support and guidance prepares each participant for his or her first ride, helping with gear selection, route planning, and picking of a date for a first ride. For a very modest flat fee per employee, we guarantee that each participant will take the crucial step of actually making a first commute by bike.

The specific content of our workshops, learning rides, and one-on- one coaching is tailored to the needs and interests of participants. Typical topics include the following:

Modern bikes for modern commuters. Things have changed quite a bit since that old ten-speed in the back of your garage was made.  In this module, a representative from one of the region's bike shops will provide an overview of innovations in bike technology, with a focus on both how to shop for a commuter bike as well as how to retrofit an existing bike to optimize it for commuting.  Several current models will be on hand for participants to check out, all with a focus on bikes that work well for commuters.