Testimonials
Here is what folks have to say about CBC’s course, City Cycling: Traffic 101:
“The Basics of Biking: Knowing how to pedal is only the first step…”—The Sag Harbor Express
From Class Feedback Surveys:
“This was a very informative class, and the instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful.”
“I definitely plan on recommending this course to a friend. I think everyone in the city should take this. We learned about safety, the law, and the rules of the road.”
“What I found most useful and helpful about this course is when we were on the road riding and putting what we learned into practice.”
“I learned how to change a tire, riding in traffic, and had great teachers!”
“Our April course with Chuck and Lee was a success – they were fabulous and really gave us a great class.”
“Gears and shifting demystified — finally! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient in letting me progress as I needed to. I also learned many useful tips.”
Here is what folks are saying about CBC’s class, Learn to Ride for Adults:
“Riding a bike was something I always wanted to do and was afraid to try, and I had no one to really teach me but Coach Lee and Coach Jeni made it easy for me. I am elated that I did it right before my 75th birthday!”
“With no history of riding a bicycle, I was nervous to start as an adult but needed to do so before moving out of NYC. Coach Lee was invaluable in helping me get over my fears, discover my tendencies and areas to improve upon, and once I could ride (much to my shock), she stayed helpful well after I was done with lessons. There’s no better way I can imagine to be taught how to ride a bike as an adult.”
“As an adult who has tried to learn how to bike with friends, family and alone, I wanted someone who knew how to teach the first steps to bicycling Coach Lee was knowledgeable, encouraging and patient — but firm. She calmly answered all my questions by giving pragmatic explanations to which I was actually able to use. During my lessons, Lee was very attentive which was helpful because she was there to guide me whenever I had trouble moving on to the next step. With Coach Lee’s affable manner and positive attitude, I had a fun time learning to bike!!
“Lee was a great instructor. As someone who has not been on a bike for over 10 years, I needed someone to work slowly with me and understand my concerns of falling. After the first 20 minutes Lee made me feel so comfortable on the bike, I was ready to take off! Her attentiveness and support raised my confidence, I hope some day soon to own my own bike and ride it all around town! This is all thanks to Lee!!”
Here is what folks are saying about CBC’s class, Learn to Ride for Children:
“I am writing in regards to my son, Lucas learning how to ride his bike w/o training wheels last night.…I was excited because I wanted to do this with him since last summer but was really unsure of how to start. …By the end of the night, by using your techniques, Lucas has become an “Official Bicycle Rider”. I am so glad I joined up for the course — not only for Lucas to learn to ride his bike — but also I learned about the safety aspect of gearing up for riding: how to fit the helmet properly and making sure the tires are fully inflated by checking the PSI. Those techniques you teach are so valuable. We thank Lee and the other staff members for the great experience. They are awesome. Happy Biking!!”
Here is what folks are saying about CBC’s coaching services:
“I had lost my confidence after an accident, and in a two-hour lesson, Lee had me handling my bike much more confidently. Her firm, yet understanding manner, sense of humor, and effective drills allowed me to do my first Central Park ride this season without panicking. The lesson was awesome, and Lee restored my faith that I can ride well again with some dedicated practice. She is part sports psychologist and part sensei, which is a great combination for a coach.”
“As a tri-athlete, most of my riding had been on closed courses with no vehicular traffic. My main focus was shifting for efficiency and going as fast as I could. Last year, however, I decided to start riding my bicycle to work and quickly realized that the anxiety produced from riding through Manhattan streets was not worth the exercise and cost benefit. After talking to Lee about my goals and my fears, we went out on a few rides to assess what I needed to do to increase my comfort level. Lee literally changed the way I ride and my way of thinking….We discussed visibility issues, bike maintenance, and keeping the lines of communication with other commuters clear… Now I feel much more comfortable riding in traffic, knowing I’m being safe and getting all the benefits that come with cycling to boot. I’m grateful!”
Here is what folks are saying about CBC’s other services:
“The folks at Bike New York connected Coach Lee with my son, Stormjames, who is working on his Boy Scout Eagle Project so that he earns the rank of Eagle. Stormjames’s project was to teach bike safety to children…Lee came prepared, she was full of enthusiasm, energy and ideas.
When Lee gave her safety talk, she presented the information in a way that engaged the children and held their attention. Clearly, the children were interested in what she had to say and show…On our drive home that evening, Storm reported that he thought that Ms. Lee was ‘pretty cool’ especially that she took the time to talk to him after [the presentations]. Now, from a fifteen-year-old boy, that speaks volumes.
All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you.”