Lessons in Amsterdam
I was an accredited cycling instructor with the Bikeability Trust, in the UK, for around 9 years – and whilst the Netherlands can be a lot more friendly to people on bikes, there are challenges present which present their own difficulties and that I can help with. Whether it is learning to ride, getting used to using a terugtraprem (back pedal brake), negotiating tram tracks, learning the road laws, or riding in the pell-mell of Harlemmerdijk one of my courses an be well-adapted to suit the needs of the lesson.
So many journeys can be more easily made in the Dutch capital by bike – around 40% of all journeys are made using this method. You aren’t constrained by timetables, it’s massively inexpensive, an it great for your mental and physical health – and cycling is implicitly a social activity. And whilst the gemeente (local municipality) are hard at work trying to make things even better for those on a bike, riding in Amsterdam can still feel daunting. But it needn’t be, as there are simple methods we can employ to help you feel comfortable on any fietspad (cycle lane) you encounter.
Courses and Offers
Lessons last for 1 hour and I offer them from €40 (excl. travel costs) – and if you buy 4 lessons you only pay for 4 (€120).
My Method
There are 4 simple steps (very much inspired by the Bikeability Trust’s 4 key skills) we can look to work on our skills (more of which is expanded on in my Cycling Courses section of this website)
- Awareness
- or observation – staring aware in our surroundings really help us with the rest of our skill set. We can learn to make better decisions and to assess what is around us and what we can do next.
- Positioning
- where we ride can really help signal what we intend to do, especially when we are looking to do things (like make turns, tackle junctions).
- Communicating
- who is around and how can we tell them what we are doing? From a hand signal, to a nod, there are so many things encompassed by this portion of the course.
- Priority
- how do the laws work on the road and how do we do we get to where we want to go whilst knowing how the rules of the game work. Sometimes people follow rules, sometimes, they don’t, here we can get an idea of what to do in both of these situations.
Where We Can Meet…
Vondelpark is generally the place where we have our first lesson – it is such a lively place with everything going on – but it also has some quiet little nooks and crannies where we can begin our cycling lesson. From there we can practice our skills – or head out to wherever we might want to go.
Ik heb als kind in Brussel leren fietsen, een paar keer lelijk gevallen en daarna besloten om nooit meer te fietsen. Nu is mijn dochter aan het leren en dus moest ik het weer oppakken. Lucia was een fantastische docent! In twee lessen heb ik veel meer vertrouwen en durf ik nu in het verkeer te fietsen! Dankjewel Lucia!
I am lucky to have been able to be led by Lucia through wonderful yoga flows. She has an ease leading you through different poses. I recommend Lucia for all levels, she explains modifications for yoga poses clearly for beginners, and takes care when demonstrating posers for more advanced yogis.
Lucia was amazingly patient with my daughter, who is autistic and had enormous challenges learning to ride a bike. By the end of the fourth lesson she was riding independently and now rides her bike back and to school most days! Completely recommended.
We cannot recommend Lucia and Lucia moves highly enough! Our 6-year-old son went from an absolute beginner—unable to balance or pedal—to riding with supreme confidence in just four sessions. The transformation has been nothing short of astonishing. Lucia is a phenomenal instructor—strking the perfect balance between teaching the fundamentals and gently challenging him to push a little further each time. The patience, encouragement, and professionalism displayed by Lucia created such a positive learning environment that after every session, our son couldn’t wait to go back for the next one! The course ended with a ride around the local park, where he put all his new skills into action—just three hours earlier, he couldn't even ride, and by the end he was confidently cycling through the park. Thank you, Lucia, for giving our son such a fun, empowering experience. You’ve given him a skill that will last a lifetime—and the smile on his face says it all. If you're thinking of booking lessons for your child—do it. You won’t regret it!
Lucia is a fantastic instructor who has worked patiently with my daughter to build her confidence and get her riding independently. We’ve tried a few instructors before, and none have matched Lucia’s experience, patience, or understanding. My son was riding independently after just three lessons and now absolutely loves getting out on his bike. We’ve also had refresher sessions for both kids, each one carefully tailored to meet their individual needs. I would absolutely recommend Lucia!
I would highly recommend Lucia as a cycling 🚴 coach. As a nervous total beginner I was immediately put at ease and shown the ropes of cycling with ease comfort and expertise. Step by step I was soon cycling confidently & independently. on all types of terrain . All credit to Lucia for enabling me to unlock my superpowers. & conquer and overcome my fears.and ultimately being able to cycle safely in my latter years . Never too late ,take the plunge.💫💪🧘🚴..
Lucia is a first-rate cycle instructor. She was incredibly kind, empathetic and above all patient when tutoring our seven year old on how to ride a bike. Her fun and calm approach to teaching our daughter the basics of peddling, of maintaining her balance and allowing her to build up her confidence over the course of a very short period allowed us to witness her blossom into a confident cyclist. Most of all, our daughter immensely enjoyed looking forward to her ‘fun’ lessons. Thank you Lucia!
Lucia is a brilliant teacher! Both my children 6 & 8 years of age learnt how to cycle with her. After making several attempts myself i was shocked how by just their fourth lesson they were both cycling independently. The amount of fear, struggle with cycling motion & balance was huge but somehow Lucia managed to get them cycling in no time. Its evident that Lucia is a true professional, she is very experienced, patient, knowledgeable and friendly. Its a skill they will value & hold for life and it would not have been possible without Lucia. I highly recommend her for cycling as well as all the other services she offers
Ik heb als kind in Brussel leren fietsen, een paar keer lelijk gevallen en daarna besloten om nooit meer te fietsen. Nu is mijn dochter aan het leren en dus moest ik het weer oppakken. Lucia was een fantastische docent! In twee lessen heb ik veel meer vertrouwen en durf ik nu in het verkeer te fietsen! Dankjewel Lucia!
I am lucky to have been able to be led by Lucia through wonderful yoga flows. She has an ease leading you through different poses. I recommend Lucia for all levels, she explains modifications for yoga poses clearly for beginners, and takes care when demonstrating posers for more advanced yogis.
Lucia was amazingly patient with my daughter, who is autistic and had enormous challenges learning to ride a bike. By the end of the fourth lesson she was riding independently and now rides her bike back and to school most days! Completely recommended.
We cannot recommend Lucia and Lucia moves highly enough! Our 6-year-old son went from an absolute beginner—unable to balance or pedal—to riding with supreme confidence in just four sessions. The transformation has been nothing short of astonishing. Lucia is a phenomenal instructor—strking the perfect balance between teaching the fundamentals and gently challenging him to push a little further each time. The patience, encouragement, and professionalism displayed by Lucia created such a positive learning environment that after every session, our son couldn’t wait to go back for the next one! The course ended with a ride around the local park, where he put all his new skills into action—just three hours earlier, he couldn't even ride, and by the end he was confidently cycling through the park. Thank you, Lucia, for giving our son such a fun, empowering experience. You’ve given him a skill that will last a lifetime—and the smile on his face says it all. If you're thinking of booking lessons for your child—do it. You won’t regret it!
Lucia is a fantastic instructor who has worked patiently with my daughter to build her confidence and get her riding independently. We’ve tried a few instructors before, and none have matched Lucia’s experience, patience, or understanding. My son was riding independently after just three lessons and now absolutely loves getting out on his bike. We’ve also had refresher sessions for both kids, each one carefully tailored to meet their individual needs. I would absolutely recommend Lucia!
I would highly recommend Lucia as a cycling 🚴 coach. As a nervous total beginner I was immediately put at ease and shown the ropes of cycling with ease comfort and expertise. Step by step I was soon cycling confidently & independently. on all types of terrain . All credit to Lucia for enabling me to unlock my superpowers. & conquer and overcome my fears.and ultimately being able to cycle safely in my latter years . Never too late ,take the plunge.💫💪🧘🚴..
Lucia is a first-rate cycle instructor. She was incredibly kind, empathetic and above all patient when tutoring our seven year old on how to ride a bike. Her fun and calm approach to teaching our daughter the basics of peddling, of maintaining her balance and allowing her to build up her confidence over the course of a very short period allowed us to witness her blossom into a confident cyclist. Most of all, our daughter immensely enjoyed looking forward to her ‘fun’ lessons. Thank you Lucia!
Lucia is a brilliant teacher! Both my children 6 & 8 years of age learnt how to cycle with her. After making several attempts myself i was shocked how by just their fourth lesson they were both cycling independently. The amount of fear, struggle with cycling motion & balance was huge but somehow Lucia managed to get them cycling in no time. Its evident that Lucia is a true professional, she is very experienced, patient, knowledgeable and friendly. Its a skill they will value & hold for life and it would not have been possible without Lucia. I highly recommend her for cycling as well as all the other services she offers
It it not a location that works for you?
We can easily work out somewhere else that might suit – the main thing we are looking for is a place with wide paths or a wide open and flat area. If you are not sure, just send me a message 🙂 I also offer lessons in areas around Utrecht, Amersfoort, Hilversum, and beyond.
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