Practical Solutions
Unlock tools, tips and inspiration, whether you are biking to work, getting groceries or meeting friends.
Expert Guidance
Learn from Tom Babin, an award-winning author and the creator of the popular YouTube channel Shifter.
In-Depth Content
Explore 11 chapters at your own pace, featuring 2+ hours of engaging video lessons and 12 downloadable PDFs.
About the Course
For many people, cycling in a city comes with barriers — from safety concerns to worries about theft and confusing logistics. The Ultimate Guide to Bike Commuting and Urban Cycling shows you how to overcome these challenges. You'll learn how to bike commute safely, comfortably and confidently. Your instructor is Tom Babin, an award-winning author, content creator and journalist. Tom has spent years mastering the big and small details of happy urban cycling. If you’re starting out, you likely have the same questions he once did. What should I wear? How do I carry my stuff? What route should I take? How do I keep my bike from getting stolen? Tom breaks down each of these questions and more, sharing everything he wishes he’d known in his early days. This course is designed for people who know how to ride a bike but feel overwhelmed or intimidated riding regularly in a city. Join to unlock the many benefits of urban cycling — from improved physical and mental health to a more affordable, enjoyable and sustainable way to get around. Everything you need to ride more often is here.
Meet Tom Babin
Tom Babin is the creator of the popular YouTube channel Shifter and the author of Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling, a bestselling exploration of getting around on two wheels throughout the year. After years of testing, learning and refining his approach to urban cycling, Tom brings a wealth of practical insights. In this course, he shares that hard-earned knowledge in a friendly and encouraging way. Join Tom and discover how a bicycle can make your life better.
What You'll Learn
This course covers the main barriers to riding in the city and gives you clear, practical steps to overcome them. By the end of each section, you’ll be able to: • Choose the Right Bike – Find a bike that fits your needs and comfort. • Set Up Your Bike – Outfit your ride for smooth, stress-free daily use. • Carry Your Stuff – Transport gear, groceries or personal items with ease. • Dress for Comfort – Stay comfortable and confident, without needing special cycling clothes. • Pick Safe Routes – Navigate your city on routes that feel good to ride. • Park Securely — Keep your bike safe with proven anti-theft strategies. • Maintain Your Bike — Master a few easy habits to prevent breakdowns. • Ride in Any Weather — Handle rain, heat and cold without worry. • Make Every Ride Enjoyable — Apply small tweaks that turn bike commuting into something you look forward to. • Put It All Together — Start riding more often and with less stress.
Start Your Urban Bike Life
Click below to buy the course or gift it. Join now and get lifetime access to the course, plus one year of complimentary access to the Shifter Patreon community with its exclusive member-only content.
$85.00
FAQs
Who is this course for? This course is designed for people who know how to ride a bike but feel unsure, intimidated or overwhelmed about riding regularly in a city. If you want to make the bike a bigger, easier part of your everyday life, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to do it. I’ve watched Shifter videos on YouTube. What makes this course different? The YouTube channel is a great place for inspiration and individual tips. This course takes things further. It gives you a clear, start-to-finish path — with structured lessons, practical PDFs and a supportive community — designed to help you build confidence, avoid common mistakes and start riding with ease much faster than trial-and-error alone. How long is the course? The course includes 2+ hours of video lessons, broken into short, easy-to-watch segments, plus 12 downloadable PDFs. You can complete it at your own pace, finishing it in a weekend or chipping away over time. What do I actually get when I buy the course? You get a complete learning toolkit designed to take you from hesitant to confident rider: • 11 chapters of video lessons that walk you step-by-step through every part of urban cycling • 12 downloadable guides and checklists • Lifetime access to the course and its built-in community space • One year of complimentary access to the Shifter Patreon community, including exclusive member-only posts and extra tips Can I buy this course for someone else? Yes. You can gift the course to anyone with an email address, be it a friend, partner or coworker who’s been talking about wanting to bike more. Just click “Let’s Go” to purchase, then check the box beside “This is a gift.” Do you offer discounts for organizations or groups? Yes. If your workplace, club or non-profit wants access for multiple people, email [email protected]