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Maybe you’ve been looking for bike classes for kids in Medellín since you moved. Maybe you caught a glimpse of the ciclovía one Sunday and thought, “We should do that!” Maybe your kid has been asking. Or they’re already tearing around the apartment on a balance bike and you’re ready for the next step.
Good news: the cycling community is huge here. There are free programs run by the city, a Sunday practice circuit inside a mall, learn-to-ride sessions, and BMX clubs with levels that start on balance bikes. Just know which one you’re signing up for. A class, a practice circuit and a group ride are three different plans.
This guide covers options in Medellín and Envigado, broken down by location, price and schedule, so you can find what actually works for your family and not just the one that comes up first on Google. It isn’t every program in the valley, and an ad for a course doesn’t mean there’s a spot open right now.
Reviewed against official and provider sources on October 24, 2026. Prices are the ones published online, and older figures are labeled as old. The favorites are my own opinion.
What to Know Before You Sign Up for Classes
A few things that will save you time:
- INDER Medellín and INDER Envigado are separate. Envigado is its own municipality, with its own sports institute and programs. Living there doesn’t automatically lock you out of a Medellín class or get you into one, so check the eligibility for the exact class.
- The Liga is separate from INDER too. The Liga de Ciclismo de Antioquia is a private nonprofit cycling league, so its fees and registration work differently from the public programs.
- INDER classes sign up through SIMON 2.0. Start with the official class directory and follow its registration link. Check the age range, location, eligibility and available places. That’s for formal classes. A casual ciclovía activity doesn’t necessarily work the same way.
- Plan on a properly fitted helmet. Ask each program whether you bring your own bike and gear or they supply it. BMX courses can require a full-face helmet, gloves and other protection, so check the group’s list before you buy anything.
Bike Classes, Practice Circuits and BMX Programs
1. Mi Primera Bici – Liga de Ciclismo de Antioquia
Medellín: confirm the children’s meeting point
The Liga’s office is at Calle 47D #75-262 in the Atanasio Girardot sports complex. The program page mentions the velódromo and Aeroparque, but those sit under the adult plans, so ask where your child’s group actually meets.
Mi Primera Bici is our personal fave. It’s run by the Liga de Ciclismo de Antioquia and has two tracks, one for balance bikes and one for learning to pedal:
- Push Bike: Balance bikes for the youngest riders
- Pedales: Pedal cycling once they’re ready to transition
Schedule:
- Tuesday and Thursday: Push Bike 4–5 p.m., Pedales 5–6 p.m.
- Saturday: Push Bike 9–10 a.m., Pedales 10–11 a.m.
Those are the Liga’s published times as of October 24, 2026. Confirm the next session and your group before you go.
Cost:
- New matrícula: COP 254,000, including accident insurance and the introductory shirt.
- Returning matrícula: COP 143,000, without a new uniform.
- Monthly option: COP 132,000.
- Six-class pass: COP 118,000, valid for 60 days.
That’s what the program page showed on October 24, 2026, and it doesn’t say how long the prices hold. Ask which of these charges apply together and get the full total before you pay.
To register: WhatsApp +57 311 576 8709 (it’s on the Mi Primera Bici page) or sign up at the Liga office. The checklist includes:
- Copies of your child’s and the guardian’s ID
- An EPS certificate
- A recent 3×4 photo
- The registration and image-consent forms
- Proof of payment
Confirm the current checklist and your group first. If your child doesn’t have the Colombian documents listed, ask which ones they’ll accept instead.
One thing to know: in March 2026, INDER announced plans to start renovating the velódromo in November 2026. That doesn’t mean a class has moved, but it’s one more reason to ask the Liga where your group meets before you sign up.
2. INDER Escuelas Populares del Deporte
Medellín: location depends on the current class
Search cycling or BMX in the INDER class directory for the actual venue and age group. A facility having a track doesn’t mean it has an open beginner class.
INDER’s Escuelas Populares del Deporte cover different ages and sports. The wider program’s infant age categories don’t mean there are cycling classes for babies, so go by the age and skill requirements in the individual cycling or BMX class description.
For BMX, confirm whether there’s a current intake for your child’s age and level, which track it uses and whether places are left. I couldn’t confirm a current public listing for the 7–11 group at Pista Mariana Pajón that this guide used to describe.
Schedule: varies by class and enrollment period. Check the current directory and the details shown through SIMON.
Cost: INDER’s public sports classes are free. Make sure you’re enrolling in the INDER program, and ask what personal equipment you need to bring.
To register: start at inder.gov.co/clases and follow the official SIMON 2.0 link. Then check:
- The cycling or BMX group and its age range
- Eligibility
- Required documents
- Whether places are available
INDER programs may ask for ID and EPS/Sisbén documents, so go by your child’s actual class requirements. For help, call (604) 369 9000.
One thing to know: the 2026 enrollment announcement opened the wider offer progressively from January 25. That’s the 2026 timing, not a January-only rule or a confirmed date for 2027.
If the group is full, ask INDER about another location, a later intake or a waiting list, if one actually applies.
3. Ciclo Escuelas: ask INDER about current teaching points
Previously announced teaching points:
- La Frontera, on the El Poblado route
- The Estadio Metro bay
- Puente de la Madre Laura, on the river route
Confirm which ones are active now.
INDER has offered learn-to-ride support alongside the ciclovía through Ciclo Escuelas. It’s worth asking about if you want a public beginner option, but don’t head out assuming there’s an instructor on every route or that you can skip registration.
- What INDER says: the official August 2024 announcement describes classes and special activities and tells families to check locations, schedules and enrollment.
- What I couldn’t find: a current 2026 teaching timetable in the sources I checked.
- On the route: the ciclovía is a shared recreation route, so supervise your child and follow staff instructions at crossings.
Schedule: confirm the active teaching point, date, age group and time with INDER. General ciclovía hours aren’t automatically class hours.
Cost: public INDER activities are free. Confirm the session is running and whether you need to register or bring your own bike and helmet.
One thing to know: ask the INDER ciclovías team about instruction before you pick this for your kid’s first lesson. Riding on the route and attending a teaching session are different plans.
4. Ciclo Kids: El Tesoro’s children’s practice circuit
El Poblado, El Tesoro
Plaza Palmas, basement level 1, in the designated circuit area.
Yes, this is a place to practice riding inside a mall. And I think it’s really good! Just know what you’re getting: a practice circuit for kids, not a promised one-on-one bike lesson.
El Tesoro sets aside a marked circuit in the parking area for kids to ride. Adults aren’t allowed to ride on it themselves. It’s in the basement, so it’s a decent plan for a rainy Sunday too. Ask the mall about the current setup before the session you book.
Schedule: Sundays, 10 a.m.–noon, according to the mall. Check its current activity information before you book.
Cost: Free, but you have to register ahead of time through the mall’s activity booking channel.
Age: 3–12, according to the official Ciclo Kids rules. A responsible adult has to stay with your child the whole time.
One thing to know: helmets are required and pads are recommended. Read the rules on permitted bikes and other equipment and ask whether you need to bring everything. Don’t count on bike loans or individual coaching. The food court upstairs is excellent motivation for finishing the session.
5. BMX Antioquia – Semillero Program
Belén
Pista de Bicicross Antonio Roldán Betancur, Unidad Deportiva de Belén. Confirm the meeting point for the group you choose.
If your kid has the bug, like, really has it, BMX Antioquia is where I’d look next. Its semillero program has balance-bike, pedal-bike and later skills levels. Ask about the minimum age and what a kid needs to be ready, because not every two- or three-year-old can enroll.
The Semillero levels:
- Mini Riders Sin Pedales: beginner, intermediate and advanced balance-bike stages.
- Mini Riders Con Pedales: beginner and advanced pedal-bike stages.
- Transición a Rin 20: transition to 20-inch wheels.
- Levels 1, 2 and 3: further bike-control, track and racing-related skills.
The track hosted Baby BMX in January 2026, with 222 riders from more than 30 clubs. That’s a fun fact about the track. It doesn’t tell you anything about your kid’s course, or that those riders trained in this semillero.
Schedule: Contact them for the current calendar.
Cost: Paid. Contact them for current pricing.
To register: the semillero page lists WhatsApp +57 300 638 7302. Before you enroll, ask for:
- The current class timetable
- The total price
- Required documents
- Bike and protective equipment requirements
6. Biciescuela SiCLas
Carlos E. Restrepo, Medellín
Confirm the meeting point for your course. SiCLas says classes happen in Carlos E. Restrepo or somewhere else you agree on, with a travel surcharge where it applies.
SiCLas says its Biciescuela has been teaching people to ride since 2014. That’s when the teaching program started, not the whole collective. There are Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels, and classes form around enrollment.
The education page says the program is mainly for adults, but kids are welcome. Each level is three two-hour sessions, with a bike, helmet, instruction and medical-assistance insurance included. Before you book, ask about your child’s age, bike fit, supervision and what the insurance covers.
SiCLas also puts on occasional SiCLeadas de la Niñez, group rides with a responsible adult along for each child. They’re separate from the paid classes. Distance, meeting time, route and age or skill guidance change with each event, so go by the next announcement instead of planning around a set 6 km, 9 a.m. ride.
Schedule:
- Saturday Basic: 8–10 a.m.
- Saturday Intermediate: 10 a.m.–noon
- Saturday Advanced: 6–8 a.m.
Those are the published times as of October 24, 2026. Group courses form from three people, so confirm the next start date. Personalized sessions may use other times.
Cost: the education page lists:
- Group level: COP 160,000 for three two-hour sessions
- Personalized classes: COP 200,000
Bike, helmet, instruction and medical-assistance insurance are listed as included. These are the published rates as of October 24, 2026, and the page doesn’t say how long they hold. Confirm the total, including any travel surcharge, before you pay.
Contact: SiCLas education page · @colectivosiclas · contacto@siclas.org
7. Club Bicicross Envigado
Envigado is its own municipality, and Club Bicicross Envigado is one to look at if your kid is into BMX. Compare the beginner course with where your kid is skill-wise before you pick a group.
Envigado, Polideportivo Sur
Pista de BMX Fernando “Loquillo” Giraldo. The club lists Carrera 48 #46 Sur-150 as its contact address.
The club’s history says it was founded in 1988, and it has both introductory and competitive paths at Polideportivo Sur. For a first course, look at the group, the coach and the gear requirements, not the club’s size or competitive reputation.
The intro courses are called Mini-Riders. The basic course pages list a minimum age of 3½, but the balance-bike description also says ages 3–4, so confirm your child’s eligibility with the club. The options include:
- Sin Pedales Básico (balance bikes, beginner)
- Sin Pedales Avanzado (balance bikes, advanced)
- Con Pedales Básico (first pedal bike)
- Con Pedales Avanzado
- Transición and competitive semillero levels follow from there
Schedule: depends on level and enrollment. The club lists several weekday and weekend options, so use the specific course page and confirm the next course dates. One timetable doesn’t cover every Mini-Riders or semillero group.
Cost: the basic Mini-Riders listings show:
- COP 210,000 for nine weekly one-hour classes over roughly 2½ months
- Seven kids per group
That’s the published rate as of October 24, 2026, not a quote, and it doesn’t tell you whether there’s room. Ask the club about the next course, the full cost and the required gear. Other semillero levels may have different terms.
To register: use the club’s current contact page, which lists the semillero WhatsApp +57 319 579 3149 and contacto@bmxenvigado.com. Make sure you’ve got the right course before you pay.
Instagram: @bmxenvigado · @semillerobmxenvigado
One thing to know: this is a serious club. If your kid is super into BMX, it could be a great fit. If you want a relaxed first try, start with Mi Primera Bici or an easy ciclovía ride.
The basic course pages list this gear:
- Full-face helmet
- Full-finger gloves
- Long sleeves and trousers
- Athletic shoes
- Bike requirements
Ask the club what applies to your balance-bike or pedal group before you buy anything, and don’t assume gear is included in tuition.
Where to Practice Beyond Classes
Already riding and just need space to practice? Check the access rules, bike sizes and skill level for each spot. A shared sports circuit or a forest route isn’t the same as a protected learn-to-ride class.
Aeroparque Juan Pablo II multipurpose circuit
INDER’s September 22, 2026 reopening announcement describes a renovated 1.6 km circuit for cycling and jogging, part of Gran Parque Medellín.
- Access: check current public hours and any restrictions with INDER before you take young riders. Access to the circuit is separate from the Aeroparque’s other attractions.
- Beginners: it’s a shared sports space, so ask whether there’s a beginner session or a quieter time.
La Ciclovía
Pick a route and check the official route and schedule guidance for your Sunday or holiday. Hours differ between routes, and special closures can change them.
- Riding with kids: ride within your child’s ability, stay together and follow the crossing instructions. This is independent practice, not a guaranteed lesson.
- Rentals: an older version of this guide listed bike rentals near Estadio at around COP 10,000 per hour. There’s no provider or date on that number, so treat it as an old estimate and not a current price. Ask about today’s price, child-sized bikes, helmets and deposit terms.
Parque Arví: confirm a cycling experience first
Don’t plan on a free bike loan with an ID deposit. The park advertises cycling experiences, and the packages it has published have included paid rides with their own bike-size and skill requirements. Before you go, ask:
- Which experience is running right now
- Whether it suits your child’s height and riding ability
- What equipment is included
- Whether you need a reservation
For Cable Arví and the rest of the outing, see my Medellín activities guide.
Where I’d Start
Depending on where you live, I’d start with Ciclo Kids for a short practice outing. It’s free and a good read on whether your kid actually wants this. Just remember it needs advance registration and a grown-up alongside. If your kid needs real instruction, ask INDER whether a Ciclo Escuelas session is running, or compare one of the paid beginner courses.
If they’re into it, Mi Primera Bici is still my personal pick for learning to ride. Ask which group fits your kid and where it’s meeting before you pay.
If BMX is what they want, compare BMX Antioquia in Belén with Club Bicicross Envigado. Both have levels that build up from balance bikes. Ask the coach where your kid should start and what bike and protective gear they need before you commit to a course.
If you’re based in Envigado, check INDER Envigado’s current ciclovía notices for a practice outing, and let your kid ride a bit before you commit to a program. For lessons, ask the municipality about Enviciescuela or other beginner sessions. An open ciclovía route doesn’t mean instructors are there. And before you pick something across the valley, look at the actual trip to El Tesoro or a Medellín class.
If you’re going the INDER Medellín route, set up your SIMON 2.0 account and get familiar with the class directory before the next intake, even if you’re not ready to sign up for anything yet. Check the exact age and eligibility rules so you’re ready when a suitable group opens. For days off the bikes, I’ve also mapped out things to do in Medellín with kids.
Have updated info on any of these programs? DM @mamainmedellin. Details change, so confirm with the provider before heading out.
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