I believe riding a bike is freedom in its purest form and want to share that joy with everyone affordably.
I’ve lived in Metro-Atlanta for 30+ years and earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Georgia State University. Growing up in the suburbs and studying in the city shaped my passion for safe cycling, pedestrian infrastructure, and public transit. I believe everyone deserves the freedom to move safely—by bike, train, or foot—not just by car.
Services
Ride Safe.Ride Confident.
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Classes for all skill levels including adults and children who have never ridden a bike. No training wheels allowed. Pedals will be removed from bike by instructor if the student does not have the capability to pedal and balance a bike already.
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Price includes three classes at $50/hr rate. Adult/Child riders must provide a bike that fits the rider and is in working condition.
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I can teach you how to navigate a trail, understand trail etiquette and trail markings as well as the fundamentals of how to ride a mountain bike safely and even teach you to shred a bit when you are ready.
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Price includes three classes at $65/hr rate. Must provide a mountain bike that fits the rider. Classes will only be available at predetermined locations: Big Creek Park Roswell GA, Sope Creek Marietta GA, Cochran Mill Park Marietta GA.
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$50 for 1 hour initial consultation call (virtual) that covers route planning, safe riding, hand signals, how to ride with cars, mixed commuting options and planning a best route together based on comfort and skill level of rider.
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$50 + 35/hr covers ride along session on the planned route as well as basic safety checks for your bike, how to ride safely with cars on the road and hand signals
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Base price $50 + 35/hr with option to add additional hours. Start and end from your chosen destination. This is a great way to encourage bike riders to visit your business, get parents out of the school car drop-off line or just get you and your friends riding together for fun and fitness. I will cover hand and verbal signals when riding with other cyclists, how to ride with cars, and help navigate your group safely to and from their destination and build the confidence to want to ride again!
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$75 1st hour + 35 additional hr +25$ per additional student/bike. All consumable parts i.e. chains, tires, tubes etc. must be provided by student or requested in advance of the instructor and reimbursed at cost.
Learn the basics of bike maintenance by learning how to: check your tire pressure and add air, check brakes, chain, drive train and tires for wear and learn when they need to be replaced, how to keep your drive train clean and lubed, change a flat/replace a tube, replace your chain & casette, replace or adjust brake pads/calipers, how to adjust and dial in the fit and comfort of your bike and all the basics for keeping your ride in peak shape to get you where you need to go.
Testimonials
I had built up a lot of fear and anxiety around riding a bike. I was actually avoiding activities involving bikes because I was nervous I was going to fall or not be able to do it. In less than an hour working with Bavard, that fear was completely gone. The way he spoke and the techniques he utilized made me confident in myself but also made me feel excited to progress my skills.
— Tyra R., “Learn How to Ride” Participant
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I am maybe the least coordinated person who’s ever managed not to break any bones. I was terrified to ride a mountain bike despite feeling confident on a road bike, but when I started writing a book with a main character who’s an Evil Knievel of sorts, it was time for me to get over my fears. Bavard through equal measure of patience and equal measure of pushing me to challenge my limiting beliefs helped me find joy on a mountain bike — and helped my characters find it, too.
— Alexa A., “Learn How to Ride a Mountain Bike” Participant
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Bavard coordinated and led a brilliant group cycle for interested colleagues to enable greener commuting while a key transit stop was closed during Earth Month. There were riders of all comfort and skill levels, and Bavard demonstrated incredible kindness and patience to get us all from A to B safely!
— Lindsay H., “Get There by Bike & Safe Commuting” Participant
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I participated in an Earth Month group ride to encourage sustainable work commuting, which Bavard organized. He did a wonderful job ensuring all participants had a plan for when and when to meet (we met at the Marta station closest to work), and once we were on the road Bavard kept us riding in the safest conditions (smaller neighborhood streets, using the right hand signals, making ourselves visible to cars etc). I was the last to leave work that day and Bavard waited for me to finish up so he could join me on the ride home, to make sure I was not riding by myself. I felt very safe and confident riding alongside Bavard, and will absolutely join him whenever he organizes another group ride.
— Sarah D., “Get There By Bike & Safe Commuting” Participant
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FAQs
All Your Questions, Answered
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Short answer, yes.
Bikes may be available for use depending on the size of the rider - additional cost will be associated with providing and transporting equipment TBD by location and bike needed for the rider. -
For lessons, any functional bike will suffice. When you start getting more comfortable on the bike, I can offer recommendations about what bike might fit your needs best.
Additional cost may be associated with repairing or working on a non-functional bike during a lesson. -
I come prepared with tools and a bike stand and can handle most basic bike maintenance tasks — but make sure to let me know in advance if your bike needs some work before it is ready to ride so we can plan ahead for timing and any necessary parts/repairs.
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In the hopes of making cycling available to all and to eliminate barriers to entry I offer flexible lesson pricing based on an income/needs basis including potentially free classes. You will need to request this specifically and I ask that you reserve this privilege for those who truly need it. This will operate on an honor system but income verification in the form of a recent tax return may be required and time/availability for free or reduced rate classes may be limited.
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I will monitor weather day-of and let you know within one hour of our scheduled start time if we need to reschedule.
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In 2025, I became a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) through the League Of American Bicyclist and now work with Propel ATL, a local bike and pedestrian advocacy group, as a cycling instructor.
Go Anywhere and Everywhere on a Bike
