Quick Answer
MOCO Movement Center's Bike Intensive is a five-day, one-on-one learn-to-ride program for kids led by pediatric physical therapists in Kensington, MD. The program starts with a Bike Fit at MOCO's Kensington office and progresses through balance, gliding, pedaling, and braking; the five-day intensive is $500. It's designed for kids who have struggled with other bike classes or private lessons, including kids with coordination challenges, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety around riding, as well as typically developing kids who just need focused instruction. MOCO uses an interest list rather than open registration and reaches out directly as sessions open, including a possible Fall Evening Intensive. Sessions serve families across Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Potomac, as well as Prince George's and Howard Counties, Washington, DC, and the greater DMV. Contact MOCO at 301-770-5437 or www.mocomc.com to join the interest list.
Why Families Come to Us to Learn to Bike
If your child has tried to learn to ride before, private lessons, a class, a well-meaning relative running behind the seat, and it just hasn't clicked, you're not alone. And it's not because they're not trying hard enough.
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Some kids need more than repetition. They need someone who understands why balance, motor planning, or confidence is getting in the way, and who knows how to work with that instead of around it.
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That's what MOCO's Bike Intensive was built for. We've helped riders of all ages go from hesitant, frustrated, or scared to pedaling on their own, and we've done it in as little as one week.
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What the Bike Intensive Is
MOCO's Bike Intensive is a five-day, one-on-one learn-to-ride program designed by a pediatric physical therapist. Every drill, every progression, and every activity is chosen because we understand how kids actually learn to balance, coordinate, and trust their own bodies.
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Each child gets individualized instruction with a coach who is trained to read what's really getting in the way: balance, strength, motor planning, sensory input, or confidence, and adjust the lesson in real time. Each child is starting from a different place and our coaches are there to guide them.
What Makes the MOCO Bike Intensive Different
Built by a pediatric PTs, not a bike shop
Every activity is designed around postural control, coordination, and the balance strategies that actually carry over to independent riding. This isn't a general sports camp with bikes; it's expertise applied to one very specific, very meaningful skill.
Individualized Attention
Your child works directly with their instructor for the full session. We keep it individualized because kids progress at different speeds.
A real skill progression, not trial and error
Gliding. Bunny hops. Pedaling. Braking. Each session builds on the last using a progression that's been refined across hundreds of riders.
Built around your child's sensory system and confidence, not a schedule
Every child's sensory system and comfort level is different. We meet kids where they are so they want to keep practicing, instead of dreading the next session.
Real, lasting results
Most riders leave the intensive week with the strength, timing, and coordination to pedal independently. For kids who need more time, we have a clear next step
How the Program Works
Bike Fit (Step 1):
Every Bike Intensive starts with a Bike Fit. Our team checks your child's bike for safety and proper fit, evaluates their current riding skills, and sends home a few simple practice activities before lessons even begin. Some families see real progress from the Bike Fit alone.
Five Individualized Lessons (Step 2):
Your child works with their instructor across five sessions, progressing from balance and gliding through pedaling and braking.
Home Practice (built in):
Kids who practice consistently between sessions, even 10 minutes a day, tend to progress the fastest. Instructors send home specific activities after every lesson.
Carry-Over Sessions, if needed (Step 3, optional):
Some kids benefit from one or two additional 45-minute sessions after an intensive week to keep building on what they've learned.
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The 5-Day Progression
What's Included
Bike Fit (required first step; held at our Kensington office)
Five-Day Bike Intensive (individualized instruction)
Carry-Over / Tune-Up Session (45 minutes, as needed after intensive week)
Cost
$75 value
Starting at $500
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Program Investment
Some children benefit from additional one-on-one support beyond a standard session. You can let us know if you think your child will need 1:1, or we may determine that during the Bike Fit. When that's the case, we'll talk with you first.
Who This Program Is For
MOCO's Bike Intensive works for a wide range of riders, ages 3 to 16, including children who:
Have tried other bike classes or private lessons without success
Have low muscle tone, coordination challenges, or motor planning difficulty
Feel anxious, hesitant, or overwhelmed on two wheels
Are sensory-sensitive and need an approach that adjusts to them
Are typically developing and just need focused, skilled instruction to get over the hump
Whatever the reason riding hasn't clicked yet, we start by understanding your child.
What Parents Are Saying
“After trying other programs and even private lessons with no success, this was the one that worked. In just a couple sessions, my son was riding. This is something we had been working toward for years.”
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- Yasmin | Google Review
“Seeing the smiles on my kids' faces when they finally rode two wheels is a moment we'll never forget. This program made it happen.”
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- Ilana | Google Review
Frequently asked questions
What if my child doesn't ride independently in five days?
What actually happens during the Bike Fit?
What's your weather policy?
Where do lessons take place?
What's your registration, cancellation, and refund policy?
Do I need to sign anything before my child starts?
Let Us Know You're Interested
The Bike Intensive is a small, individualized program, and spots are limited every season. We don't run open registration; instead, we keep an interest list and reach out directly as sessions open. Here's how it works:
Tell us you're interested by completing the Interest Form below
We'll contact you directly when the next Bike Intensive is scheduled to open
Once you're ready to enroll, we'll schedule your child's Bike Fit at our Kensington office
Sign the program waiver, then start the five-day intensive week
Want to hear about openings sooner? Sign up for the COCO Around MOCO newsletter; we announce new sessions there first.
Thinking About Evenings? We're Considering a Fall Intensive.
We're exploring a Fall Evening Bike Intensive for families who'd rather do lessons after the school day than during a summer week. If that schedule would work better for your family, let us know on the Interest Form and select "Fall Evening Intensive." We're using interest levels to decide whether, and when, to schedule it.
Want to hear about openings sooner? Sign up for the COCO Around MOCO newsletter; we announce new sessions there first.
Serving Families Across Montgomery County
MOCO Movement Center is located in Kensington, MD, and sees children and families from throughout Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Potomac, as well as Prince George's and Howard Counties, Washington, DC, and the greater DMV.
Ready to Help Your Child Ride with Confidence?
Let us know you're interested and we'll reach out when the next session opens.
Questions? Email classes@mocomc.com
What Montgomery County Families Say About MOCO Bike Intensive
"We signed up for the intensive bike riding class! We had tried popular programs, such as Peddle Jumpers, with no success. We have even tried private lessons. My son was really motivated and truly wanted to learn biking. I can't think of a better program. The two teachers are so invested in your child's learning. Whatever their hiccups might be, they have tons of tricks and experience to get them going. And in just two sessions my son was riding. They are absolutely amazing. I can't say enough. Highly highly recommend and thank you for all of the work that you do for our kiddos! Your passion really shows."
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— Yasmin | Google Review
"MOCO Movement's Bike Intensive class was such an amazing experience for my 2 children. I highly recommend it! The entire week was full of fun and meaningful games, one on one coaching, and positive energy. The best part was seeing the smiles on my kids' faces when they conquered riding 2 wheelers, a moment we will all never forget!"
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— Ilana | Google Review
"My son participated in the bike class. It was excellent. He loved every single day. The instructors were caring and invested. They really made an effort to keep him engaged because he was a little more advanced than I anticipated, but they brought cones and obstacles for him which I appreciated. He was excited every morning to go."
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— Briana | Google Review
"Taught my 7 year old daughter how to ride a standard bike in a day or two, during a week-long bicycle lesson package."
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— Karin | Google Review