The Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ program is informed by research demonstrating that consistent, high-cadence cycling can help reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s.
To maximize the benefits of the program, riders and instructors are encouraged to follow these guidelines:
Classes are adaptable to various ability levels and stages of Parkinson’s. Instructors are supported in creating class plans that meet the unique needs of their rider community.
For convenience, most programs are offered on indoor, stationary bikes and hosted at local YMCAs, gyms, or other community spaces.
Participants who ride three days a week over eight weeks have shown improvement in their Parkinson’s-related symptoms by as much as 35%. Classes usually meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

A typical Pedaling for Parkinson’s class includes an instructor and as many participants as bikes are available at each facility. Class sizes range anywhere from three to 30 participants.
To learn more and see if Pedaling for Parkinson’s is right for you, download our Rider Guide.

For over 17 years, Dr. Alberts and his team at the Cleveland Clinic have studied the impact of forced and high-intensity aerobic exercise on people living with Parkinson’s.
Their findings?
Science backs what our riders already know: movement is medicine.