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Bicycle Training for Adult Beginners

In our bicycle school for adults in Munich, anyone can learn to ride a bike. Every year, about 120 people between 16 and 70 years old start cycling with us.

Our new beginner cycling courses for 2026 are coming soon. Join the waiting list for 2026 here

"I would like to thank you all for teaching me how to ride a bike. I was not really aware how much I was missing in my life. I use my bike every day, feel super comfortable also biking in the city - my life has changed completely."

Beginners’ course, summer 2022

"I ride my bike 5-10 km every single day. Bike riding has made me truly fall in love with Munich and am so grateful for the course that got me to this point."

Beginners’ course, summer 2022

"Thank you so much for this great course. Not only was it really helpful and I finally learned how to ride a bike, but the trainers were really gracious and friendly. Would definitely recommend it to anyone!"

Beginners’ course, summer 2023

"Thank you for helping me overcome my fear of riding a bicycle. I can now make short trips on my bicycle."

Beginners’ course, summer 2024

"It was a great course and gave me confidence to get back on a bike after years of being afraid. I plan to ride a bike much more in the future."

Beginners’ course, summer 2025

"The instructors are amazing! They're really patient and try to adapt their strategies to teach according to people. I could never learn how to ride the bike but with Erwin & Martha I started on the first day - reallllyyy happy!!!"

Beginners’ course, summer 2023

"Thanks to all the instructors for the patience and encouragement during the course. Learning as an adult is not easy but they made it possible and fun at the same time. I am able now to achieve one of my goals for this year and it's being able to make Tours with my family, with the bicycle."

Beginners’ course, summer 2023

"I would like to thank Heidi and Oswald for their time and patience. I can now ride my bike, although I have a more to improve but neither the less, I can go to lakes and save hassle from commuting. More power to you both and hoping you continue teaching more people like me who dreamed of riding bikes."

Beginners’ course, summer 2025

"It's an amazing course, I will recommend to any adult who wants to learn biking."

Beginners’ course, summer 2024

"I enjoyed the cycling course very much. I worked a lot on my weakness. The teachers were nice and friendly which makes the learning process very easy."

Beginners’ course, summer 2024

"Teachers are amazing! Thank you!"

Beginners’ course, summer 2025

"All in all the classes were very helpful and I am grateful. From the bottom of my heart thank you so much and keep up the good work!"

Beginners’ course, summer 2025

 

Everything that you need to know about our Cycling Class:

  • We practice on two safe training grounds without car traffic. Courses take place at Theresienwiese (Oktoberfest) or Riem. Both places are very easy to reach by subway.
  • We offer courses on weekends and evenings during the week in small groups (max. 10 participants). The course lasts 12 hours.
  • This course is only open to persons 16 years of age and older. We offer private lessons for children. For inquiries, please contact radfahrschule@adfc-muenchen.de.
  • We practise with the school's training bicycles. Please do not bring a bike to class.
  • Our courses are led by two women or a woman and a man.
  • If you have physical limitations and are not sure if you should learn to ride a bike: please talk to your doctor beforehand.
  • The language in the course is German, some of the trainers also speak English. Do not worry: We always have participants from different countries, who help each other understand the language.
  • The course costs €120,- . If you are unemployed, receiving citizen's allowance (Bürgergeld), studying or still in school, we offer you the reduced fee of €40.- for selected courses.

 

Bicycle training course for beginners - Frequently asked questions:

Question: I only speak German poorly. Can I take part in the course?
Answer: Yes, you can take part in the course. The language of the course is German, but many trainers also speak some English. And other participants will help you with the language. We always have participants from many countries on our courses who help each other.

Question: Do I need to bring a bike to the course? 
Answer: No. We only practise with the bikes at our school. Please do not bring your own bike to the course!

Question: I'm 55 years old. Isn't that too late to learn to cycle? 
Answer: No, 55 is not too late to learn to cycle at all! In our cycling school, people between 16 and 70 start cycling.

Here you can find more frequently asked questions and answers.

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