My adult friends: Are you scared, nervous, embarrassed to learn how to ride a bike? I understand. From years of working with others who felt the same as you, I know how to provide calm and supportive lessons so that you learn at your pace. You’re never pushed to do anything you’re not ready for.
My friends with special needs: Don’t let a disability get in the way of your learning how to ride. You can learn and we’ll find a way for you to succeed.
Kids: Are you giving your parents a hard time when they try to teach you? Give them a break and let me teach you.
Lessons are provided in Oviedo, Florida.
Fee for bicycle lessons is $25.00/15 minutes ($1.00 is added to each 15-min. when paying with PayPal, credit, or debit card). Lessons are usually scheduled 30 minutes long, however you can schedule a longer lesson if you’re traveling from a long distance. You can also end a lesson early if you feel like you had enough.
Don’t have a bike or helmet? No worries. I provide them at no extra charge.
How does this work?
Call me and we’ll set up your first lesson date, time, and location. You can bring your bike or use one that I provide. I introduce you to the list of skills that you’ll learn, from sitting on the seat to turning while pedaling. We start off slow and I introduce the next skill when your body shows increased comfort and confidence (the just-right challenge).
How many lessons will you need?
This depends on your balance, coordination, and the intensity of your fear of falling. Most adults learn in 4-5 lessons and most children learn in 3-4. Occasionally, a child will learn in one lesson and an adult in 1-2. Children with special needs may need ten or more. Most students do weekly lessons. For those who cannot attend weekly because of distance, schedule, and/or finances, I provide “homework” and their next lesson is scheduled when they’re able.
Who am I?
My name is Tammy and I’m an occupational therapist. In my OT studies at UAB, I learned activity analysis– how to break down tasks into manageable steps and provide therapeutic interventions to increase clients’ independence. After graduating OT school, while working with my pediatric clients, I did an activity analysis on riding a bike and used it with all of them. They all learned how to pedal independently 🙂 In 2018, I offered my bike lessons to the general public and discovered my system, along with therapeutic use of self, worked well for all ages and abilities.