Our Mission

Ride safe. Ride happy. Ride for life

Everyone deserves the joy of riding.

Ready Set Bike empowers kids, adults, and seniors to experience the joy, confidence, and freedom of cycling through certified, inclusive, and safe instruction—helping every rider feel capable, confident, and ready to roll.

With flexible, local lessons and price assistance available, we’re helping more kids and adults gain confidence on two wheels—boosting well-being, independence, and joy.

Why We Started Ready Set Bike

In the United States, biking has seen a steep decline. In 1969, nearly half of all kids rode their bikes to school; by 2009, that number had dropped to 13%. What was once a joyful rite of passage is becoming rare.

In the Netherlands, cycling is part of daily life. Growing up there, our founder saw how bikes build independence, community, and joy. United Nations studies show Dutch children are among the happiest in the world, thanks in large part to the freedom cycling gives them.

Yet in the U.S., hope is rising. Community-led programs are beginning to reverse the decline, proving this story isn’t just about loss, it’s about renewal. Ready Set Bike is proud to be part of that movement, helping the next generation ride with confidence, freedom, and joy.

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Kids riding to school

In 1969, nearly 50% of students aged 5–14 biked or walked to school; by 2009, that dropped dramatically to just about 13%.

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A New Era of Youth Cycling

Youth participation climbed from 49% to 56% in 2024, signaling a much‑needed recovery in cycling interest among children.

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Lower Mortality Rate

Commuting by bike was associated with a 47% lower all-cause mortality risk and 51% lower cancer mortality

Why choose Ready Set Bike

At Ready Set Bike, our team is here for every rider, from your very first pedal strokes to mastering more advanced skills. We’re nationally certified League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) through the Smart Cycling program of the League of American Bicyclists, a national leader in bike education and advocacy since 1880. That means you’ll learn with proven techniques designed to make you a safer, more confident, and happier cyclist.

Behind every class is a team of patient, certified instructors ready to cheer you on.

Our Team

Certified. Experienced. Ready to Ride.

Meet The Team That Rides with You

Every Ready Set Bike instructor is nationally certified by the League of American Bicyclists, the gold standard in cycling education. Our team brings patience, encouragement, and proven expertise to every lesson—helping riders of all ages build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of cycling.

Founder and Lead Cycling Instructor

Marjon Manitius

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Marjon grew up on two wheels—where biking is a way of life and a path to freedom. After moving to the U.S., she was struck by how disconnected cycling felt from daily life and set out to change that. Marjon co-founded the Brookhaven Bike Alliance, launched the annual Pedal the Parks community ride, and works with Propel ATL to bring cycling education and resources to marginalized communities, including refugee families. As a League Cycling Instructor, she loves helping riders of all ages and backgrounds—whether it’s a child’s first pedal or an adult finding the confidence to commute. With a background as a global product manager in consumer electronics and outdoor gear, Marjon brings the same clarity, patience, and dedication to every lesson. Off the bike, she’s happiest outdoors—hiking, rowing, or camping under the open sky.