Darren was amazing! His tips made it that starting to cycle on my own felt like a natural transition from the drills I was doing. To learn this as an adult in such a short time was mind-blowing. Sup... See more
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I recently completed a cycling lesson with Bike Happy and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Darren is an excellent instructor and coach. Before the lesson, I had never ridden a bike, but... See more
What a star Darren is! My daughter learned to cycle in literally less then 3 hours. Darren is absolutely wonderful coach, very knowledgable , patient, caring, professional and a very kind person.... See more
After many failed attempts and with the years passing by we were very very lucky to find BikeHappy cycle training who enough completely converted our son into an intrepid cyclist from a standing start... See more
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Bike Happy offers adults and children friendly, fun and supportive cycle training. We are Bikeability/Department for Transport registered and qualified, Enhanced DBS checked, and insured. If you want to learn to ride, improve your cycling skills, or commute confidently to work by bike, do get in touch. We help people of all ages to learn skills, be safer, and feel happier cycling on London's roads.
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That was a fantastic experience
That was a fantastic experience. I'm 60 years old and super frustrated for having lived life without riding a bike! Problem solved in a couple of hours! Darren has a brilliant technique, so not much of a chance that you end up splattered on the floor... I did the one-to-one session in Southwark Park during the week, and there were plenty of quiet enough areas for me to acquire my new found balancing skills. It happened just like magic. So proud of myself - thank you so much, Darren! I should have done it years ago... He has sessions throughout the year, so no need to wait for next summer...
Learning how to cycle at 18
Our son never learnt how to cycle in London and going to uni wanted to learn it quickly. Bike and helmet were provided. Darren was super patient and at the end of the course he was able to cycle around Regents Park unaided. Thank you so much and we can only highly recommend.
Couldn’t recommend bike happy enough
Couldn’t recommend bike happy enough! Darren was so friendly and calming and supportive! Very pleasant experience and it worked!! I have no notes. Thanks Darren!
Best Bike Riding Trainer!
I was doubtful when I read the testimonials that I would leave the session being able to stay upright on a bike, let alone, ride it. How. Wrong. I. Was. Darren's approach to teaching is wonderful! He was extremely patient and easing any fear I had of falling off, keeping me very distracted from any negative thoughts (postive mental attitude all the way!). The 3hr session went through the basics building upon each of the different steps taught until finally, I was successfully riding a bike by myself! If you want to learn how to ride as an adult (or even a child), Darren is your trainer! Thank you so much Darren, I'm still so ecstatic 3 weeks later!
Darren was amazing!!
Darren was amazing and extremely patient, had me cycling in no time… I would happily recommend these guys to anyone… very professional but also teaching cycling in a fun way!
Thank you!
Darren is excellent trainer and I learnt to ride a bike with his stepwise approach to training, my experience was absolutely Amazing!!
Darren was amazing 🤩
Darren was amazing. I don’t know how he did it but it was like a miracle what he did with me. I nearly lost hope of ever riding a bike at 58 years. I thank God for using Darren for me that I can actually pedal on my own for over 30 seconds. His technique is amazing as well as his patience, encouragement and motivation. I hope I can continue to practice and be able to circle independently soon. Thanks a million times and God bless you 🙏🏾❤️ I highly recommend Darren for anyone looking to learn cycling at any age!
Amazing 3 day learn to bike course for kids who can't cycle
Great 3 day course, would definitely recommend it! My son learnt to balance and ride confidently on the very 1st day which was amazing! He's very happy and excited to be a new cyclist! Darren is a very good instructor and I recommend booking him for the course. Book well in advance to get your preferred location, dates and time as the course is popular and gets booked up the moment the dates are advertised on the website.
Excellent, enjoyable experience
Darren is an excellent patient teacher, I can now cycle! Multiple drills used and went at a pace that was comfortable for me, all whilst ensuring I was happy with the instructions and questions raised. Later gave me information about what we covered in the lesson and bike recommendations. Overall really enjoyable and recommend
Brilliant teacher!
I didn’t learn how to ride a bicycle as a kid, and though I have tried to learn on my own I never quite managed to get there. Darren was brilliant - patient, positive and hugely encouraging. And the best thing of all - I can finally cycle at the age of 36!
I had the best experience, and would highly recommend a bike happy lesson!
Highly recommend
Darren was amazing! Friendly, professional, and incredibly patient! Highly recommend
Darren is awesome
Darren is awesome! He's super motivating and knows just how to encourage you. His enthusiasm is contagious. Plus, he's really patient. Loved the private cycling class—highly recommend!
Shahad
Darren was incredibly supportive and…
Darren was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, breaking down each step with clear instructions and demonstrations. Perfect for anyone looking to learn how to cycle in a friendly and professional setting. Highly recommend!
Best desicion ever
As an adult who has never had any lessons I was so apprehensive about getting started. I thought their was no way I would be riding after a 2 hour lesson,I was wrong. Darren was so friendly,down to earth and patient.I was able to balance and ride on my own which i didnt think possible.Now I'm riding independently. Dont think twice about starting with bike happy,go for it
What an amazing experience I had with bike happy!
What an amazing experience I had with Darren today. I decided to learn to ride a bike as an adult. However, I was very nervous. Darren put me at ease atraight away - he was very encouraging throughout. After the session, he was very helpful supporting me choose the right bike and accessories to use.
Thank you to Darren and helping me ride a bike within my session. I am now super excited to cycling!
Thank you, Darren.
Very good 👍🏻🚲 I recommand!
You won’t regret it!
I cannot recommend Bike Happy & Darren enough, I never had the opportunity to learn as a child and a skill as an adult I wanted to achieve. From my first phone call Darren put me at ease.
Darren’s calm, patient, and encouraging approach meant that within 30 minutes or so I was able to get my balance and finished off the session by being able to cycle on a Santander - something I never thought I would be able to do. Being only 5 foot most bikes do not allow me to comfortably stop with my feet on the ground but the bike I learned on was not intimidating at all. I have been eager to put my new skill into practice and I’ve already got back on a bike within a week, enjoying the experience without feeling I needed Darren with me. I will be purchasing my own bike soon based on the recommendations Darren willingly provided.
I would totally recommend Bike Happy as Darren’s approach and technique is clear & simple to follow. You won’t regret it! Thanks Darren!
Do it (because you can!!)
Darren is a wonderful, encouraging and experienced teacher - I was cycling within the first hour or so after years of wanting to learn and being discouraged for various reasons. Having the time and space to learn without any stress or expectations, with a bike that felt approachable (as I’m relatively petite) was exactly what I needed, and learning this new skill has opened up a whole new hobby and range of possibilities for me. Darren was keen to instil good cycling habits from the get go and explained things in a digestible and relatable way - I would wholeheartedly recommend him! I had a lot of fun and I’m hoping to cycle along the beach in Greece on holiday this summer thanks to him :)
Fantastic experience
Darren is an amazing teacher, really kind, patient and encouraging and he explains things so well. I did the adult learn to ride course as I’d never learned as a child, I was very nervous and wasn’t sure I’d be able to get the hang of it as my coordination and balance sometimes isn’t the best, but Darren was great and I now feel confident to buy a bike and practice on my own
100% recommendation
I would give bikehappy 100 stars if I could!! After 28 years I was convinced I would never learn to ride a bike and was nervously dreading the session- within 2 hours Darren had me confidently cycling around the park
Darren is a fantastic, patient teacher who put me immediately at ease. He does a great job breaking the process down into manageable steps and was so enthusiastic and encouraging that I completely forgot about my initial fears.
I came away from the session on an absolute high and so excited to continue cycling- can’t recommend strongly enough!
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