Teachers
Susan McLucas
We occasionally share our experiences as teachers in the Bicycle Riding School Diary.
For more than 30 years, Susan McLucas has been teaching adults and children to ride bicycles. Since then, thousands of people have enjoyed the exhilaration and liberation of this new way of life. Susan has shared her teaching method with other teachers and together they share the teaching.
When she's not teaching bike-riding, Susan ("the Bicycle Whisperer") McLucas works for women's right to their whole bodies, with Sini Sanuman (Healthy Tomorrow) in Bamako, Mali (StopExcision.net).
She also works for peace, participating since 1997 in a weekly vigil against US wars (see this Boston Herald article) and raising awareness about Guantanamo, ending economic sanctions (TV coverage) and political prisoners like Private Manning (video1, video2). She likes to care for "public fruit," such as the raspberries in front of her house. She sings and plays guitar and can say hello in 50 languages.
You can reach Susan at (617) 776-6524 or (617) 501-9125 (cell) and SusanBMcL@gmail.com.
Want to book a lesson directly with Susan? Visit Susan's scheduling page.
For more than 30 years, Susan McLucas has been teaching adults and children to ride bicycles. Since then, thousands of people have enjoyed the exhilaration and liberation of this new way of life. Susan has shared her teaching method with other teachers and together they share the teaching.
When she's not teaching bike-riding, Susan ("the Bicycle Whisperer") McLucas works for women's right to their whole bodies, with Sini Sanuman (Healthy Tomorrow) in Bamako, Mali (StopExcision.net).
She also works for peace, participating since 1997 in a weekly vigil against US wars (see this Boston Herald article) and raising awareness about Guantanamo, ending economic sanctions (TV coverage) and political prisoners like Private Manning (video1, video2). She likes to care for "public fruit," such as the raspberries in front of her house. She sings and plays guitar and can say hello in 50 languages.
You can reach Susan at (617) 776-6524 or (617) 501-9125 (cell) and SusanBMcL@gmail.com.
Want to book a lesson directly with Susan? Visit Susan's scheduling page.
Paul Pelan
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Paul Pelan is originally from Belfast, Ireland and has lived in Massachusetts for the best part of twenty years. He is an avid recreational cyclist and understands and appreciates the joy of cycling and the enormous well-being and health benefits it brings, while helping lessen our global footprint. Teaching someone, at whatever age, to ride a bike provides a wonderful feeling and a real sense of accomplishment for the rider.
When he’s not riding his bike, or teaching at the Bicycle Riding School, he may be found teaching Humanities at College, walking his Border Collie, Abe, listening to jazz, or watching his beloved soccer team, Manchester United. Paul can be reached at PaulMPelan@gmail.com or (617) 893-3889. |
Katie Parker
Katie Parker is an avid bike rider, and is happy to be spreading the joy of bike riding through the Bicycle Riding School!
When not riding bikes, Katie enjoys working to promote STEM education for young scientists. Most recently, she has worked on writing biographies of scientists and entrepreneurs for The Biomimicry Institute. This project aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM, even if they feel that STEM is not meant for them.
In addition to bike riding, Katie is also a long-term soccer player and fan. She is in the early stages of developing a podcast that covers topics in women's soccer and growing the game for future generations of girls and women.
You can reach Katie at (925) 989-0221 or Katie.Parker111@gmail.com .
When not riding bikes, Katie enjoys working to promote STEM education for young scientists. Most recently, she has worked on writing biographies of scientists and entrepreneurs for The Biomimicry Institute. This project aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM, even if they feel that STEM is not meant for them.
In addition to bike riding, Katie is also a long-term soccer player and fan. She is in the early stages of developing a podcast that covers topics in women's soccer and growing the game for future generations of girls and women.
You can reach Katie at (925) 989-0221 or Katie.Parker111@gmail.com .
Dyani Tisdol
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Dyani Tisdol has for the past couple of decades enjoyed a fun career as an all-around Fashionista, being a Clothing Buyer, Personal Stylist, Illustrator and teacher in the world of Art and Design.
When not teaching, Dyani spends time working as an Activist/Organizer in New England supporting people who have suffered injustice within the System. She is also part of the Great Resignation of 2020. Dyani believes that knowing how to ride a bike is the most rewarding experience to gain in becoming self-reliant. It's also great for the Environment! Dyani can be reached at (617) 981-3904, dyanitisdol@gmail.com, or Instagram.com/DyaniTisdolIllustrations . |
Aaron Shakow
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Aaron Shakow joined the Bicycle Riding School as a teacher after watching his 8-year-old son Leo learn to ride with Susan. Aaron is an enthusiastic bicyclist from Seattle who loves wet weather. He speaks many languages and works as a medical researcher and historian when he is not riding or teaching.
Aaron Shakow can be reached at (857) 891-8636 and AShakow@gmail.com. |
Aaron Charlwood
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Aaron Charlwood is a League Cycling Instructor who has taught all kinds of cycling skills, including bicycle safety, handling skills, and safe and effective cycling with traffic, to people from ages 2 through 60+. Bicycling has been his primary mode of transportation in metro Boston for over 25 years! He is thrilled to share what he's learned through practical experience and professional teacher training. Aaron is also the bike shop lead at Artisan's Asylum in Allston; he has extensive experience maintaining older bicycles as well as building wacky bikes.
Aaron's full resume, skills list, and portfolio can be found on his personal website. Aaron Charlwood can be reached at (617) 823-7128 and ACharlwood@gmail.com. |
Robbie Pittsley
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Like so many of us, Robbie Pittsley loves the freedom, mobility, and strength that bike riding brings into the world. He grew up exploring on a bike along the ocean, over mountains, through the trees, and along busy streets around New England.
Aside from being a bicycle rider, Robert is an environmental scientist focused on natural health, growing food outside of his tiny house, public transportation and helping build healthy spaces that support localized economies. He values teamwork, adventure, being around animals, playing music, and enjoying life. Robbie can be reached at (401) 470-8709 and RPittsley6@gmail.com. |