Summer Camp - Ready. Set. Ride!
Event description
Rider Levels 1 and 2: Learn-to-Pedal and Rookie Riders
Camp Focus: Have Fun / Tame Fears / Learn to Pedal / Develop Control While Pedaling
This camp sets the groundwork for kids to become confident riders no matter where they start on day 1. Our focus on unique, rider-specific instruction AND fun is intentional; we are aiming to create lifelong riders! Camp operates in a safe, enclosed parking lot where we use a variety of coned courses, stop signs, stop lights, and a tunnel of mist to teach adaptive drills and techniques. Kiddos practice fundamental skills safely and at their own pace. After this camp, nearly all parents report seeing a significant difference in their kids' approach and mindset towards riding a bike. They will not be ready for busy trails or off-road riding (please see our Level 3-4 classes for this progression); however, young riders will have a lot of new skills to show you when they complete this camp and you'll be happily riding together in no time!
*** If your child has special needs, please contact us (# below) to discuss options that will offer appropriate support for your child’s success.
*** If you have questions pertaining to camp, equipment etc, please, also contact us.
Scholarships: We offer scholarships for all of our programs. Click here for more information.
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Rider Levels General Descriptions:
Level 1: Learn to Pedal: Connecting the dots to finding our pedals and building self-confidence.
- Have no experience with a bicycle whatsoever
- Have experience with training wheels or strider type bicycles
- May be fearful / hesitant / resistant / emotional
- Struggle to hold their balance on a bike
Level 2: Rookie Rider: Getting used to pedaling, early control, and the joy of riding.
- New to Pedals, can pedal or barely pedal
- Has a hard time starting & struggles to stop or to use their feet to stop
- Weave/Wobble excessively while riding
- May struggle to get on or off their bike confidently
Camp Details:
- Ages 5-11
- Drop Off - 8:45-9:00 AM Pickup: 12:15-12:30 PM
- Class Min to run: 5 kids
- Class Max: 15 kids
- COVID policy: We will follow CDC guidelines, and if your child is visually sick, please keep them at home. Our instructors are vaccinated for COVID-19
- Waitlist available
- You will receive an email with a pre-rider questionnaire and a list of what to bring to camp upon sign up
Lead Instructor: Mike Friedman & Coach Walt (dog): Founders of Pedaling Minds, 2008 Olympian, former professional cyclist - Multi-National Champion, Paris Roubaix, Milan San Remo, Flanders.
Assistant Instructors: TBD- but there will be a minimum of 3 instructors per camp.
Coach Walt: a very gentle soul and teddy bear
For more information / questions: Please reach out to Mike via text, call, or email.
Visit: www.pedalingminds.org
Email: info@pedalingminds.org
Ph: (720) 828-5936