As part of the Better Bike Share Partnership, Indego collaborates with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia to provide safety classes, learning opportunities, and group rides for current and future Indego riders. We offer programming for all different levels of cyclists and you don't have to be a passholder to participate!
If you are having trouble registering or have questions about upcoming programming, you can connect with a BCGP instructor by calling the number provided at the bottom of the page on the associated registration link.
Urban Riding Basics Classes
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Urban Riding Basics Class
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Wednesday, 6/1
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell Regional Library
Bilingual Programming
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Conceptos Básicos de Ciclismo Urbano
Thursday 6/2
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell Regional Library
Friday, 6/10
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Lucien Blackwell Community Center
Featured Group Rides
Greys Ferry Crescent Trail and Friends at PAWS
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Friday, 5/27
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
30th & Oakford Station
Recorrido Destacado: ¡Recorriendo a la salud mental!
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Thursday, 5/26
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
27th and Morris, Vare Recreation Center
See full schedule, descriptions, and other educational programming below.
Indego Champions Program
Take advantage of an opportunity to gain strength both mentally and physically by being outdoors in neighborhoods and public green spaces this year through our Indego Champion program. The Indego Champions program is a free series of bike education classes and community rides that will help you gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to become an everyday cyclist, whether you're a beginner or experienced. Take the challenge, join classes and rides to earn rewards. Register and start by choosing one tier from the following:
Tier 1 • Beginner Champion
- Attend 1 Urban Riding Basics Class
- Attend 1 Learn-to-Ride Class
- Attend 1 Beginner Ride to a Trail
- Attend 1 Featured Ride - Through the Neighborhoods
Tier 2 • Intermediate Champion
- Attend 1 Urban Riding Basics Class
- Attend 1 Beginner Ride to a Trail
- Attend 2 Featured Rides Through the Neighborhoods
- Attend 1 Volunteer Event
Rewards are acquired with completion of each tier. Rewards include:
- An exclusive Indego Champion T-Shirt
- One free month of Indego membership
- One free membership to the Bicycle Coalition
- A chance to be in a raffle for an Indego Annual Pass
To register, call (484) 531-4737 or (215) 300-9494
Learn to Ride Classes
This FREE two-hour, hands-on course teaches (or re-teaches) adults the basics of how to ride a bike. Bicycle Coalition staff lead participants through pedaling, balancing, turning, and the general confidence needed to successfully ride. This class is open to anyone who has never ridden a bike or simply needs a refresher.
Registration is required and spaces are limited.
Urban Riding Basics Classes
This is a FREE 60-minute course covering how to use Indego and information about the benefits of biking as a part of the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP).
This course will go over:
Rules of the road
Riding safely in traffic
Infrastructure
Planning your route, and more.
This class is relevant to bicyclists of all skill levels but is most important for beginners and is occasionally offered virtually.
Featured Group Rides
Join the Bicycle Coalition and Indego on our featured group rides as we explore different areas around Philadelphia. These are 40 to 60-minute, easy-paced rides are geared towards helping beginner cyclists feel more comfortable riding in urban environments. Must be 14 years of age to ride an Indego bicycle.
All rides start at Indego stations & explore the surrounding area.
Reserve an Indego bike or register to bring your own bike by clicking the links below.
Other Educational Resources
Want more information about cycling laws, bike lanes, and safety? The City of Philadelphia and the Bicycle Coalition teamed up to bring you a comprehensive guide to biking in Philadelphia. Interested in finding out more about all the great work the Bicycle Coalition is doing in the community? Be sure to visit their website
For tips for riding your bicycle with kids, Safe Routes Philly is a program dedicated to educating pedestrians and younger riders on how to safely ride their bicycle around Philadelphia. This program is managed by our friends over at the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (oTIS).
Check out our Community Programs & Services Guide to find out more about the different ways you and your community can collaborate with Indego!
- Community Programs & Services Guide
- Guía de Programas y Servicios Comunitarios
- 社区项目和 服务指南
- Hướng Dẫn về Chương Trình & Dịch Vụ Cộng Đồng
If you're interested in having Indego support your event, please visit our "Community event form" located on the Contact page to submit a request.
If you're interested in partnering with Indego for an educational class or community group ride, please visit our "Classes and rides form" located on the Contact page to submit a request.