Learn to Cycle: Beginner Bike Classes for Ages 55+
Access Alliance is teaming up with PointA to offer learn to ride classes for adults 55+ years of age!
The benefits of cycling for older adults are well understood and are associated with positive mental and physical health outcomes. Physical activity improves cardiovascular health, balance, helps lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers.
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury for people as they age, and studies have shown that older adults who bike tend to rank higher in balance metrics and tests compared to those who do not.
Despite these benefits, older adults face both physical and imagined barriers that limit their ability to either try biking, or bike more often. The goal of our Learn to Cycle 55+ program is to develop practical cycling skills, and help participants get connected to Scarborough’s growing cycling community.
We will cover the following:
- Balance and handling
- The ABC Safety Check
- How to Plan the Best Route
- Road Safety Skills
Register for a 1-hour lesson! (Participants must be 55 years of age or older, limited spots available)
9:30 am or 11:00 am, Monday September 28, 2026.
9:30 am or 11:00 am, Monday October 5, 2026.
AccessPoint on Danforth
3079 Danforth Ave
Toronto ON M1L 1A8
Building entrance on Thora Ave.
Got questions? Email Fatima Mahmud, fmahmud@pointa.ca
Past Sessions
The Learn to Ride program mission is simple: to provide first-time riders with the tools, knowledge, and skills to get comfortable on a bike. Started in 2023, our Learn to Ride program is headed by a team of experienced cycling educators who provide a step by step curriculum to all participants, from helmet fits to basic rules of the road. Learning to ride a bike in the city of Toronto can be hard, and most people don’t know where to start. Our curriculum is created to help people gain confidence on a bike, regardless of their age or experience.
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