Anica Allen

Anica is an experienced instructor that aims to help students feel comfortable and have fun while they learn. Students: Adults. COVID: All students must wear a mask. Location: Anica is based in DC but will travel to Maryland to teach.

Sarah Billington

Sarah Billington has been a league certified cycling instructor since 2021. She has been in the DC area since 2011 living in DC, Maryland, and Virginia so she’s been able to ride all the new bike infrastructure WABA has advocated over the last 15+ years. When Sarah isn’t teaching for WABA, she co-organizes the kids’ bike traffic gardens for Bike Falls Church. Sarah loves teaching both kids and adults to learn to ride and has a soft spot for those recovering from or adapting to health or physical challenges. When she’s not on her bike commuting to work or on an organized charity ride, you may see her around the Smithsonian with her hard hat instead of her bike helmet. Location: Falls Church and Arlington

Terrie Chan 

I’ve been League Certified Instructor with WABA for over 12 years. When not out on my bike I am a Smithsonian dinosaur bone duplicator volunteer/contractor, botany plant mounter and Smithsonian Castle docent. Riding to school as a child my love for cycling was rekindled when I moved from San Francisco to DC in 2012. Whether it’s grocery shopping, far away errands or meeting up with friends, adventure and joy best describes my love for biking! Let me show you how to become a safe and confident rider whether you are new to biking, want to ride on bike paths, tool around your own neighborhood, or experience the exhilarating thrill of riding down Pennsylvania Avenue! I teach all ages in the DC/VA/MD metro area. It's a thrill for me to introduce your little one to the happiness of biking or teach your teenager, mother, father or grandparent how to ride (I'm a mom and grandparent too!) If you want to learn the fascinating history of the Smithsonian Institution, learn how to replicate dino fossils and plant mount while learning how to bicycle...I’m your person!

Annmarie Dinan Hansen

DC born and a product of Arlington County public schools, I have been biking in and around DC for most of my life. For the past seven years, I’ve had half a dozen jobs involving bikes. Most recently, I ran an outreach program for WABA for a year and half. Now, I enjoy working with homeschooled kids. Even though I know my way around a bike, I’m a casual rider, and can often be seen on my bike wearing dresses. I wish to give my students a meaningful experience in a low-pressure environment. Students: Annmarie loves teaching people of every age, from grade schoolers to grandparents, and in between. COVID: She has begun teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, outside, with masks worn and appropriate distancing. Location: Annmarie teaches lessons in Alexandria, Virginia, DC and the surrounding areas. Check out my website.

Bob Evans

Retired. Experienced WABA instructor, LCI qualified, have successfully taught adults and children, including children on the Autism spectrum. Volunteer instructor at Herndon Middle School Bike Club program (when school was in session pre-COVID) Students: All ages. Recent students were 4 and 5 year olds, as well as the father of one of them. Others include 70 year olds. COVID: Students will wear masks and we will maintain social distance for safety. Location: Reston, Vienna, and other locations throughout Northern Virginia

Mike Gipstein

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Jason Horowitz

In addition to teaching people of all ages how to ride confidently and safely, Jason is available as your guru for everyday biking. He’s a League of American Bicyclist Certified Instructor and an active member of WABA who rides in all locations, seasons and (most) conditions; he’ll be happy to teach you – or a loved one – how to do the same. Students: All ages and skill levels COVID: All lessons are as COVID-safe as possible and follow social-distancing and mask protocols. Location: Jason lives in Arlington and teaches throughout the region. Check out Jason's website.

Katie Kelly

Cycling isn't just a hobby for me – it's a way of life! I teach cycling skills and "learn to ride" classes to both adults and children. I've had the pleasure of working with organizations like WABA and FABB, as well as offering private lessons. From biking to work, to biking for fun, and even competing in triathlons, I live and breathe cycling! I work with adults and kids ages 6 and up, and I'm fluent in Spanish, making our classes accessible to a wider community. I am based in Reston, VA, but I work with students throughout the DC Metro area. Together with my partner, we run Squij Kat Inc, where we create quirky and fun gifts for cycling enthusiasts. Some of our unique products are even crafted from bike parts! You can reach me at katie@squijkat.com

Tia Moore

Tia has been a high school physical education teacher for the past 17 years. Her for love for cycling started when she received Smart Virginia training to start her first school cycling program in 2006. Since then she has ran programs for schools in southern and northern Virginia. She has been League Cycling Instructor (LCI) since 2018 and a WABA instructor since 2019. Her true passion is teaching and helping others learn. She is a recreational road cyclist and enjoys using her bike to explore new places. Students: All ages. COVID: Tia follows current CDC guidelines. Everyone MUST wear a mask and answer basic screening questions. Location: Tia is based in Prince George's County, MD but also teaches in Alexandria and Arlington, VA.

Ivana Ng

Ivana is a licensed instructor and avid cyclist. She has been a lifelong recreational cyclist, and discovered the joys and power of bike commuting when she lived in San Francisco. Based in DC since 2017, Ivana enjoys commuting by bike around DC as well as doing longer rides on the many beautiful trails that DC, Maryland and Virginia have to offer. She is passionate about teaching students of all ages, and offers how-to-ride classes, confident city cycling skills, and basic bike maintenance classes. Ivana can also work with you to design personalized learning plans to fit your goals.

Tim Pierce

Lowest rates in DC area! A mature, experienced, and motivated lifelong on and off-road cyclist, I love to share my extensive skills and experience through teaching others. I combine my certification and experience as both a Navy training specialist and as a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor to quickly convey knowledge, adapt to my student’s needs, and help you meet your cycling goals. Whether you’re brand new to cycling and want to learn to ride, a budding rider who wants to expand your knowledge and skillset, a would-be commuter who wants to learn the art of safely getting to and from work in the city, an experienced rider who wants to up your game, or a road/path rider who wants to try out trail and mountain biking—I enthusiastically teach it all, so give me a call! Also if you just need someone to show you around and safely lead you, your family, and friends on fun rides on all the great bike paths and trails in the DMV area, I’m your guy—I know pretty much all the bike paths, trails, and interconnections and I thoroughly enjoy riding them with others on everything from an easy casual ride up to a crankin’ fitness ride. Discounted rates—and extra fun--if you and your partner, spouse, or friends want to learn and grow as cyclists together. I’m also very experienced in riding tandem (two-person) bikes, which is a great way to experience and enjoy riding with your partner or spouse. With my low rates, high experience, and enthusiastic attitude, you will not be disappointed! Students: Adults and youth. Location: Tim lives in Northern Virginia, but teaches and leads rides anywhere in the metropolitan DC area.

Hamzat San
Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Hamzat Sani is a certified bike instructor with the League of American Bicyclists and a lead instructor for WABA. He leads cycling courses for organizations, groups, and individuals of all ages and needs.

He has 15+ years experience as a cycling educator and advocate, creating citywide programs in places like Washington, D.C. and Atlanta and national initiatives across the country. He is a founding member of the national Red, Bike, and Green movement — a community-building collective working to cultivate a sustainable bike culture for Black folks everywhere.

Whether you're 4 or 84, Hamzat is committed to helping his students master balance, build confidence, and become lifelong cyclists. He'll have you and yours enjoying the world on two wheels. 

Students: Hamzat works with students of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds and orientations. Let's chat and figure out how to get you riding. 

Location: Based in the DC area but can get to you wherever you are!

Carolyn Schroeder

Carolyn brings her love of biking and teaching to every class. Whether you or a family member want to learn to ride or gain skills and confidence to ride in this urban area, she is here to help you meet your riding goals! She teaches all ages. Carolyn mostly gets around town by bike, commuting to work and to run errands, as well as to visit with friends. Exploring places by bike and planning out a safe route is one of her favorite things to do, making the mundane much more of an adventure. In addition to being a certified League Cycling Instructor, Carolyn is involved in her local Alexandria community to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Location: Carolyn teaches primarily in Virginia, but will occasionally travel to teach.

Robyn Short

I’m a recreational rider with experience teaching children and adults. My specialties are helping kids say farewell to training wheels, and giving adult riders the confidence to get on the bike for the first time, or after a long time. My teaching style is relaxed – I’m about enjoying the outdoors, and I strongly believe riding bikes should be FUN and not frustrating! All ages; experience teaching students with disabilities and special needs. Location: Prince George's County

Chuck Taylor

I am a native Washingtonian. In addition to being an instructor for WABA, I am a Facility Director and Program Manager for a local Recreation Commission and a Personal Trainer. For many years I have been. leading activities and teaching classes throughout the DC Metropolitan area promoting healthy living and active lifestyle through fitness and recreation. Location: Based in DC but will teach in Maryland and

Sam Trumbull

Sam has been teaching bicycling since 2016, when she completed LCI training with WABA. She loves teaching first-time adult riders, and helping people to become more confident on the road. While she has been known to ride for sport, most of her riding is for transportation or enjoyment. Sam is also a Master Gardener and loves to be outside with plants. Students: Sam prefers first-time riders of all ages, but can teach any age level or experience.  Location: Sam is located in Northeast, DC (Langdon) but is willing to travel within DC to teach. She does not travel to Virginia or Maryland for lessons. She has a great teaching location nearby her house, and prefers to use that space when possible.

Laurie Williams

I’m a retired Sr. Computer Scientist that worked for the Federal Government for over 25 years. Once I retired, I became an avid cyclist, a mentor for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s (WABA) Women & Bicycle program and started advocating for better biking infrastructure and safe streets for everyone (especially in underserved areas). I am on the leadership team of a local biking group, Black Women Bike: DC, and we promote biking for all women (especially black women) of all ages for fun, exercise, health, economics and the economy. I became a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certified by the League of American Bicyclists over five years ago. I teach private, League and WABA’s learn how to ride classes, bike safety classes and confident riding classes. I volunteer as a ride marshal on numerous rides with different organizations. I’m also a member of the Capital-Trails-Network-Coalition. I have testified about biking issues for the DC Council and been interviewed by the Washington Informer Newspaper, Biking for People Blog, and WABA. I have produced and directed a video for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) entitled “The Challenges of Biking in Underserved Suburban Areas: Central & Southern Prince George’s County, Maryland.” Students: All ages. Location: Laurie is located in Clinton, Maryland and prefers to teach in Prince George’s County.