Seniors Cycling Program
Are you looking for a supportive community of new riders to help you grow your cycling skills? Look no further than HUB Cycling’s Seniors Cycling Program!
Register to build skills, and confidence and make friends with other seniors on their cycling journey. Over six summer evenings, you'll have fun covering topics like basic maneuvering, how to maintain your bike or plan the safest route in the city. Open to those 55+, our experienced instructors will help you develop your skills in a safe, community-oriented environment. By creating a community of older adults who are interested in skill sharing and group encouragement, we hope to build participants' cycling confidence enough that they can ride throughout the city in safety and comfort.
- This program will run over six, 2-hour sessions in Spring 2024
- This program is open to seniors 55+ of any skill level, but geared towards beginners.
- The program will be tailored to the participants, but will start with the basics of cycling and maintenance and culminate with group rides around the neighbourhood!
Program fees are $30+GST, which includes all six sessions and use of a bike or e-bike during the program. Subsidies are also available by emailing streetwise@bikehub.ca, please contact us if the cost is a barrier to participating.
Program dates:
Thank you to everyone who joined our courses in 2024! We will release our course schedule for spring of 2025 in early March.
Interested in being the first to know about our course registration in 2025? Please fill out our Course Interest Form here!
Click here to register!
FAQs
What skill level is required to take part in the Seniors Cycling Program?
This program is perfect for complete beginners! If you've never ridden a bike before, or perhaps haven't ridden one since you were a child, this program is for you!
Where are lessons held?
The lessons will take place outdoors around the Thompson Community Centre, in central Richmond BC.
Do I need a bike and helmet?
If you have your own bike and helmet, please bring them to the lesson. If you don't own a bike or can’t transport it to the lesson location, we will have a fleet of 15 bikes, several e-bikes and helmets that participants can use during the lessons.
How can I get my bike to the program spot?
You can bring your bike inside a personal vehicle, on a vehicle's bike rack, on a bus bike rack, or Skytrain car. If it's your first time using a bus bike rack or bringing a bike on transit - check out TransLink's helpful tips beforehand. All Metro Vancouver buses are able to take 2 bikes on their front racks.
How can I get to Thompson Community Centre?
Thompson Community Centre is located at 5151 Granvile Avenue in Richmond. You can find transit options via Google Maps . There is free parking available outside the Community Centre.
Do I have to attend all six sessions?
Due to the community-minded nature of the program, we strongly advise that you only sign up for the program if you intend to attend all six sessions. Life can throw you curveballs, of course, so if something happens and you cannot attend one or two sessions, please make sure to inform us at streetwise@bikehub.ca or your instructor during the program.
If you have any more questions, please contact streetwise@bikehub.ca.
Thank you to our generous presenting sponsor, Lime!
