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Cycling Charity Events

Pedal America aims to make a difference. To have your charitable event posted on our site, go to our charitable cycling events page to make an informal request.

Safe Routes To School

Pedal America supports Safe Routes To School. Click here to learn if you live in a Safe Routes neighborhood. Let us know at comments@pedalamerica.tv so we can list you on the website and maybe give your neighborhood an on-air shout-out.

Pedal America Jersey

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 Purchase your own Pedal America-Voler cycling jersey made right here in the U.S.A. Ride with pride! 

Pedal America donates a percentage of its net proceeds to the League of American Bicyclists. The nonprofit organization works to ensure that federal budgets include dedicated funds for bicycle pathways. So get your jersey and then " Get out there and Pedal America!"
Ira David's Bicycling Instruction | Chicago PDF Print

Propel Yourself!
Learn To Ride!



Ira David teaches kids bicycle safety at a bike rodeo in Crescent City, California.

First-Timer? You're never too old!

If you've never learned to ride a bicycle, put yourself in great hands! Pedal America Host, Ira David, loves working with Chicago-area adults to make bicycling fun, easy, and accessible. In addition to learning how to ride, Ira David covers:

  • Bike Safety
  • Basic Repair
  • Riding Etiquette
  • Shifting and Pacing

Plus, if you're a student, he'll even go to the bike shop with you when you're ready to make that first purchase.

Private instruction:
Two 2-hour sessions

Cost:
$50 per hour, single / $35 per student-hour, two students

Bike shop consulting: $60 flat rate, includes visiting up to two bike shops in three hours to compare and help you grow comfortable when walking into a bike shop as a first-time buyer.



Been Away For Awhile? Welcome Back!

Let Ira David welcome you back to the joy of cycling. His 2-hour one-time refresher course will help you to regain confidence and ability. Exchange bicycling stories and learn about:

  • Bike Safety
  • Riding Etiquette
  • Shifting and Pacing
  • Safe starting and braking

Private instruction:
2 to 3-hour session

Cost:
$40 per hour, single
$30 per student-hour, up to three students




Ira David Levy is a member of The League of American Bicyclists.

Multi-day Group Ride Training!

Planning to sign-up for your first multi-day, group ride?

Riding with thousands of others for a common cause can be a life-altering experience.  But the thought of pedaling hundreds of miles over multiple days can overwhelm newcomers to RAGBRAI, MS 150 Rides, and other such events. 

Ira David works with riders to share personal goals, talk about fears; and teaches them what they can expect and how to train.

This class includes multiple training rides that aim to build distance, friendships, and the confidence you need to complete the ride.

Private instruction, or groups up to 10 riders.

Click here to contact us.