Kids on roadA bike is a child's first vehicle: learning how to ride safely on the road will allow children to ride to school, friend's homes, the library, parks, pathways etc. 

Objective:

Young cyclists aged 9 to 15 learn to ride for transportation or recreation on residential roads. 

Course outline:

Theory:

  • Bike fit, bike check, tools, flat tire repair, maintenance, safety equipment.
  • Laws, rules of the road, traffic dynamics.
  • Route planning, group riding, nutrition. 

On bike:

  • Handling skills including rock dodge.
  • Residential road riding.

 

Course structure: 

  • Maximum 6 participants per Instructor.
  • Minimum age: 9 years (no exceptions).
  • All participants must be able to ride a bike without training wheels.
  • Participants must supply their own properly fitting bike in good working condition and current, certified bike helmet. (A bike with gears is recommended but not required.) We recommended participants attend a bike fit & skills evaluation session prior to the course start date.

Course runs rain, snow or shine: be prepared for the weather!

Participant pre-course skills evaluation

In order to attend this course, participants must have the following cycling abilities:

  • Start independently
  • Balance and pedal
  • Stop using the brakes on the bike (coaster or hand brakes are acceptable)
  • Turn left and right
  • Ride with right hand only (left hand off the handlebar) for 3 seconds
  • Be comfortable riding on pathways.

We recommended participants attend a bike fit & skills evaluation session prior to the course start date. A discount will be provided to attend the Novice course if skills are lacking during the evaluation. We reserve the right to remove a participant from the course if their bike fit or skills are inadequate to continue. No fee adjustment will be available.

Cost and length:

  • Course length: 5 sessions of 3 hours each = 15 hours total
  • $185.00 including GST per participant
  • Download more information here. Download digital brochure here.

Scheduled Dates:

  • Fridays 2:20-5:30pm: May 2, May 9, May 23, May 30, June 6.   Before care (including pickup from Woodman school) & after care available (extra fee). 
  • Saturdays 9am-12pm: May 3, May 10, May 24, May 31, June 7.  No before or after care available. 

This is a multi-day course; all sessions must be attended in full. We cannot accommodate participants for the remainder of the course if any part of a session is missed.

 

Registration begins March 1, 2025.

 

Day camps: 
5 days of education, biking, and fun! Registration for 2025 camps opens January 31.
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Questions? Email us!