Intermediate Kids
A 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.
Course objectives:
Young cyclists aged 9 to 15 learn to ride for transportation or recreation on residential roads and multi-use pathways.
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, quick stop, curb step.
- Using multi-use pathways.
- Residential road riding.
Course structure:
- Maximum 6 participants per instructor.
- Minimum age: 9 years (no exceptions). Maximum age: 15 years.
- All participants must be able to ride a bike comfortably on pathways; see pre-course skills evaluation.
- Participants must provide their own properly fitting bike in good working condition, and a properly fitting, certified bike helmet. (A bike with gears is recommended but not required.)
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 reserve the right to remove a participant from the course if their bike is inappropriate and/or their skills are inadequate to continue. No fee adjustment will be available.
Cost and length:
- Course length: 8-18 hours with online learning or classroom learning (depends on format).
- $185.00 including GST per participant.
- Download more information here.
Scheduled Dates:
- Sat May 11, 9am-12pm; Sat May 18, 9am-12pm; Sat May 25 9am-12pm; Sat June 1, 9am-12pm.
Note this course has an online learning component which must be completed by each participant prior to the first day. 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.
Day camps:
No online learning, 5 days of education, biking, and fun! Click here to jump to the daycamp page.Testimonials:
Registration Process:
- Find the date & time you're interested in.
- Click on the specific date to open the registration form.
- Complete the registration form.
- use Individual Registration if you want to register only a single person;
- use Group Registration if you want to register 2 or more people in the same course date/time.
- Complete payment.
Please be sure to read the Terms & Conditions before completing registration, as well as the detailed information emailed to you following registration.
Questions? Email us!