BeltLine & Beyond - Urban Riding Skills &/or Support (1, 4, or 6 lessons)

Learn to ride the city with confidence. This coaching session takes you from basic control to real-world riding on Atlanta’s bike lanes, trails, and calm streets. We’ll cover smart positioning, smooth starts/stops, signaling, turning, scanning, lane changes, route planning, Etiquette and what to do at intersections, driveways, and around parked cars. You’ll leave with practical skills, a route you can repeat, and a calm, safety-first mindset.

Who it’s for:
New riders ready to go beyond “learn-to-ride”
Returning riders brushing off rust
Parents riding with kids / commuters / BeltLine / Trail explorers
Support Rides for Returning and Confidence-Building Cyclists

You’ll learn:
Road readiness: ABC quick check, helmet fit, bike fit
Control: smooth braking, gears, scanning, straight lines
Safety: where to ride in different lane types, passing & yielding, door zone awareness
Intersections: turn boxes, two-stage turns, signals, eye contact, right-of-way
Low-stress routing: trails → neighborhood streets → bike lanes
Trail & Street etiquette & confidence tools (breathwork, body language)

Sometimes what a rider needs most is not a class, but a trusted, experienced person to ride beside them. We offer supportive one-on-one rides for adults or teens who want companionship, encouragement, confidence building, and safety support on the bike. This service is especially helpful for riders returning after surgery, injury, a long break from cycling, or anyone who simply feels more comfortable riding with an experienced instructor by their side. Our goal is to help you feel stronger, safer, and more confident while enjoying the freedom of cycling.

Format & Length:
1:1 private or small group (each rider paying fee)
60 minutes per session (age/pace dependent)
Meets at Washington Park / Westside BeltLine, or near your neighborhood (see scouting/travel fees)

Pricing (per rider though groups are allowed - 1 teacher per group of 4):
Single session: $130 (BYO bike)
4-session package: $480 (best for steady progress)
6-session package: $660(most comprehensive)
Bike rental (if needed): +$25 per session
Helmet rental: $7

Travel & Scouting (optional)
Teach near you: +$70 scouting + $70 per session travel (within ~15 miles of 30311)
+$120 scouting +$120 per session travel fee (within 30 miles of 30311)

What to bring:
Bike in good working order (or request a rental), helmet, closed-toe shoes, gloves, water, snack

📲 Booking & Payment:
To reserve contact us and send payment via:
Venmo: @Shakeesha
CashApp: $ShaShaShines

Let’s ride through the city, become a confident rider, and make memories that move you.