If you’re looking for a way for your child to learn how to independently ride a bicycle, check out the iCan Bike program! At iCan Bike, individuals learn to “balance, pedal, steer, and take off on their own, many in five days or less.”
There are many benefits to learning how to ride a bike:
- Increases self-esteem and confidence in many other aspects of their lives
- Inclusion opportunities
- Positive changes in family dynamics
- Independent transportation
- Increase in recreation that improves physical fitness, mental health, and overall quality of life
At the Can Bike program, two volunteers are assigned to each rider to serve as their “spotters” providing physical support, motivation, and encouragement throughout the week.
Here’s more on the program:
“While all individuals learn at their own pace, some will be ready to ride on two wheels as soon as the third day, and historically approximately 80% of the individuals who participate ride a two-wheel bicycle independently (at least 75 feet with no assistance) by the end of the five-day program…”
iCan Bike Requirements:
To be eligible to attend the program, the rider must:
- Be at least 8 years old (no upper age limit)
- Have a disability
- Walk without an assistive device (e.g. walker, cane, etc.)
- Be able to sidestep swiftly to both sides
- Be able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet at all times
- Have a minimum inseam measurement of at least 20 inches when measured from the floor wearing sneakers
- Not exceed 220 pounds
All riders must also have an appropriate personal bike brought to camp and available for use in the program by no later than day four.
Click here to learn more!
Registration for the program is now open. Click here to register!
It is a great initiative and I appreciate it. I was looking for a way to help my 5 year old daughter learn how to ride her bike. Thanks to you guys for creating this amazing program!