Testimonials

Building LifeLong Bike Riders

SANDY, MOM OF SARAH, 7

“Thank you so much for a wonderful biking week for my daughter. She left home that Monday morning not knowing how to ride and no confidence in her ability to ride her bike. She could balance and pedal a bit going downhill, but had no motivation to learn how to bike farther than that. When she came home that 1st day of camp on Monday, not only was she biking, but was so enthusiastic to ride. At the end of the week she had the full confidence and skills to ride on the bike path near our home to get fro yo. She knows more about safety and bike parts than her older 2 sisters.

Thank you for a amazing camp! Not only is she a capable rider, but also is confident on the bike path and knows the rules on how to pass others safely. She now LOVES riding and we (her family) enjoy riding with her on family bike rides around local parks, to the community pool, and the bike trail. She also enjoyed biking with the police officers, the parade at the Senior Center and the bike decorating. It was overall an amazing experience for her, exceeded our expectations, and has made her a life long biker!!!”

LAURA, MOM OF SKYE, 6

Parents! Community members! Fellow bikers! This is the best service out there! Rachel is a fantastic teacher who had my 6yo riding without training wheels in just a few days. Highly recommend!

 

MARIA, MOM OF LUCIA, 6 AND SCOTT, 8

Rachel is the best. She is patient and knows what she is doing. She was able to teach both my kids how to ride a bike. She had my son riding within 15 minutes of his first lesson and has opened up a whole new world for him. Rachel has been quite patient with my extremely cautious and anxious daughter who takes quite a bit of time to learn anything that may involve falling, but has kept her interest in the lessons, which is quite an accomplishment.

JESSICA, MOM OF ADELE, 8 AND EDITH, 6

My girls, 8 and 6, learned very quickly and are now really good. Not only do they ride well but Rachel taught them good form which several neighbors have noticed as the girls are riding around in the neighborhood! Rachel is thoughtful about tailoring an approach to each child and is successful 100 percent of the time. Some people are born to instruct and Rachel is one of them.

 

BETHANY, MOM OF BEAU, 8 AND DARBY, 6

We are 100% sold on the PedalPower Kids teaching method! So far Rachel has taught our 5 & 7 yr olds in a group lesson with their friends and also in a private lesson… they both started w/ zero ability (or willingness) to ride on 2 wheels and after lesson #1 my 7 yr old was up on his own and my 5 yr old had the drive and eagerness to get there! They’re now ready for 2 more lessons and we’re currently shopping for 2 high-quality lightweight bikes! 

It is not easy (or always fun) to try to teach your own child how to do things that make you nervous, protective, overly competitive, or easily frustrated… That’s why experts like Rachel and PedalPower Kids are there! She will build the confidence of your nervous new rider and have them two wheeling in no time!

LORNA, MOM OF 4 PEDALPOWER KIDS AGES 9, 8, 6 AND 4

Rachel is magic and kids LOVE her! It took a long time to even convince my oldest to “try” to learn to ride. That was a LONG summer. When I heard about PedalPower KidsI knew it was how my other 3 kids would learn. There are so many factors that make Rachel and her team THE BEST, but the proof is in the kids’ actual riding and confidence to ride! Rachel’s ability to be calm while taking command is beyond. My children are getting better every day and we can’t wait to do a refresh soon. I love seeing PedalPower Kids in the neighborhood!

SHELLY, MOM OF JACOB, AGE 10

My 10 year old son just finished this bike camp this week. What an amazing camp! My son had struggled with me teaching him to ride; after the first day at this week long camp he was riding on 2 wheels. Rachel is amazing with the kids and the techniques she uses are awesome! My son now knows how to ride his bike confidently and safely. It is amazing to see after the first day of camp that she had all 15 children riding their bikes. Not only did they learn to ride, they met with a nutritionist from Giant, met a park ranger that keeps the BWI trail up, learned safety checks for their bike, met police officers that ride bikes and so much more! Hands down the best camp ever and definitely worth the money spent.

NICOLE, MOM OF ANDREW, 5

My son went from refusing to ride his bike with training wheels to straight to a bike with no training wheels! He loved his lessons with Miss Rachel! Andrew has been enjoying the summer every day with a bike ride.

STACI, MOM OF ELISSA, 7

My daughter went from being unable and afraid to ride her bike without training wheels to riding completely on her own and LOVING it – in ONE day!!! By the end of the camp week she became extremely confident and now refuses to get off her bike. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Rachel and her team! This program is awesome and the people who run it are encouraging, supportive and just incredible!

LISA, MOM OF AUDREY, 9

My son went from refusing to ride his bike with training wheels to straight to a bike with no training wheels! He loved his lessons with Miss Rachel! Andrew has been enjoying the summer every day with a bike ride.

#PEDALPOWERKIDS

CHECK US OUT IN ACTION ON INSTAGRAM

  • Late spring riding starts now 🌸

We still have a few spots open in our Learn to Ride programs, perfect for getting kids confident on their bikes before summer!

Tuesdays | Learn to Ride
📅 4/21–5/19
🕔 5:15–6:05 PM
📍 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD

Wednesdays | Learn to Ride
📅 4/22–5/20
🕓 4:15–5:05 PM
📍 8855 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD

Thursdays | Bike Club: Learn to Ride Level 2
📅 4/23–5/21
🕙 4:15-5:30PM 
📍 110 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD

Saturdays | Learn to Balance & Pedal Minis
📅 4/25–5/23
🕙 10:00–10:45 AM
📍 8855 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD

Small groups, big confidence, and a whole lot of fun on two wheels.

Spots are limited, link in bio
  • This week’s Why Wednesday: "Why We Ride with a Coach in the Front, Middle, and Back"

The coach in the front sets the pace, watches for oncoming cars, bikers, and pedestrians, and signals when the group needs to slow or stop.

The coach in the middle keeps the group connected, making sure riders don’t get too spread out and stepping in quickly if someone needs help or takes a fall.

The coach in the back makes sure no rider is left behind, supports the last riders in the group, and helps manage safe street crossings by moving up to check crosswalks when needed.

This structure allows kids to ride confidently, stay together, and focus on enjoying the experience, while we make sure every rider gets where they’re going safely.
  • Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories.

The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online.

Let’s make some memories this summer!
  • It’s the perfect day to get outside and ride ☀️
  • This week’s #WhyWednesday: “Why the Neon Camp Tshirts?”

“We saw your campers coming like a swarm of bees” If you spend time near the B&A Trail or in Tenleytown in the summer, chances are you’ve noticed our pack of bike riders in matching safety green PedalPower Kids tees. That color choice is not only fun and happy- but VERY intentional.

Safety Green is one of the most visible colors to the human eye, especially in daylight. For drivers, it stands out quickly against roads, sidewalks, and natural backgrounds, helping riders be seen sooner and more clearly. That extra visibility adds an important layer of safety.

We use this as an opportunity to teach riders and families a bigger lesson: being seen is just as important as being skilled.

That’s why we also emphasize:
- Wearing reflective or high-visibility clothing when riding
- Using bike lights, even during the day
- Considering small details like helmet lights to increase visibility from all angles

Building safe habits early helps riders feel more confident and prepared every time they get on their bike.
Late spring riding starts now 🌸

We still have a few spots open in our Learn to Ride programs, perfect for getting kids confident on their bikes before summer!

Tuesdays | Learn to Ride
📅 4/21–5/19
🕔 5:15–6:05 PM
📍 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD

Wednesdays | Learn to Ride
📅 4/22–5/20
🕓 4:15–5:05 PM
📍 8855 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD

Thursdays | Bike Club: Learn to Ride Level 2
📅 4/23–5/21
🕙 4:15-5:30PM 
📍 110 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD

Saturdays | Learn to Balance & Pedal Minis
📅 4/25–5/23
🕙 10:00–10:45 AM
📍 8855 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD

Small groups, big confidence, and a whole lot of fun on two wheels.

Spots are limited, link in bio
Late spring riding starts now 🌸 We still have a few spots open in our Learn to Ride programs, perfect for getting kids confident on their bikes before summer! Tuesdays | Learn to Ride 📅 4/21–5/19 🕔 5:15–6:05 PM 📍 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD Wednesdays | Learn to Ride 📅 4/22–5/20 🕓 4:15–5:05 PM 📍 8855 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD Thursdays | Bike Club: Learn to Ride Level 2 📅 4/23–5/21 🕙 4:15-5:30PM 📍 110 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD Saturdays | Learn to Balance & Pedal Minis 📅 4/25–5/23 🕙 10:00–10:45 AM 📍 8855 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD Small groups, big confidence, and a whole lot of fun on two wheels. Spots are limited, link in bio
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/5
This week’s Why Wednesday: "Why We Ride with a Coach in the Front, Middle, and Back"

The coach in the front sets the pace, watches for oncoming cars, bikers, and pedestrians, and signals when the group needs to slow or stop.

The coach in the middle keeps the group connected, making sure riders don’t get too spread out and stepping in quickly if someone needs help or takes a fall.

The coach in the back makes sure no rider is left behind, supports the last riders in the group, and helps manage safe street crossings by moving up to check crosswalks when needed.

This structure allows kids to ride confidently, stay together, and focus on enjoying the experience, while we make sure every rider gets where they’re going safely.
This week’s Why Wednesday: "Why We Ride with a Coach in the Front, Middle, and Back" The coach in the front sets the pace, watches for oncoming cars, bikers, and pedestrians, and signals when the group needs to slow or stop. The coach in the middle keeps the group connected, making sure riders don’t get too spread out and stepping in quickly if someone needs help or takes a fall. The coach in the back makes sure no rider is left behind, supports the last riders in the group, and helps manage safe street crossings by moving up to check crosswalks when needed. This structure allows kids to ride confidently, stay together, and focus on enjoying the experience, while we make sure every rider gets where they’re going safely.
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/5
Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories.

The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online.

Let’s make some memories this summer!
Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories.

The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online.

Let’s make some memories this summer!
Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories.

The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online.

Let’s make some memories this summer!
Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories.

The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online.

Let’s make some memories this summer!
Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories.

The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online.

Let’s make some memories this summer!
Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories.

The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online.

Let’s make some memories this summer!
Google can show you a place, but it can’t show you the memories. The ride there with your friends, pulling up to a favorite local spot, laughing over snacks, cooling off after a long ride, the feeling of being out all day, those are the moments that never show up online. Let’s make some memories this summer!
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/5
It’s the perfect day to get outside and ride ☀️
It’s the perfect day to get outside and ride ☀️
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
4/5
This week’s #WhyWednesday: “Why the Neon Camp Tshirts?”

“We saw your campers coming like a swarm of bees” If you spend time near the B&A Trail or in Tenleytown in the summer, chances are you’ve noticed our pack of bike riders in matching safety green PedalPower Kids tees. That color choice is not only fun and happy- but VERY intentional.

Safety Green is one of the most visible colors to the human eye, especially in daylight. For drivers, it stands out quickly against roads, sidewalks, and natural backgrounds, helping riders be seen sooner and more clearly. That extra visibility adds an important layer of safety.

We use this as an opportunity to teach riders and families a bigger lesson: being seen is just as important as being skilled.

That’s why we also emphasize:
- Wearing reflective or high-visibility clothing when riding
- Using bike lights, even during the day
- Considering small details like helmet lights to increase visibility from all angles

Building safe habits early helps riders feel more confident and prepared every time they get on their bike.
This week’s #WhyWednesday: “Why the Neon Camp Tshirts?” “We saw your campers coming like a swarm of bees” If you spend time near the B&A Trail or in Tenleytown in the summer, chances are you’ve noticed our pack of bike riders in matching safety green PedalPower Kids tees. That color choice is not only fun and happy- but VERY intentional. Safety Green is one of the most visible colors to the human eye, especially in daylight. For drivers, it stands out quickly against roads, sidewalks, and natural backgrounds, helping riders be seen sooner and more clearly. That extra visibility adds an important layer of safety. We use this as an opportunity to teach riders and families a bigger lesson: being seen is just as important as being skilled. That’s why we also emphasize: - Wearing reflective or high-visibility clothing when riding - Using bike lights, even during the day - Considering small details like helmet lights to increase visibility from all angles Building safe habits early helps riders feel more confident and prepared every time they get on their bike.
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
5/5