Bike Skills 101: Learn to Ride on the Spectrum - Kids & Teens
Overview
Bike Skills 101: Learn to Ride — On the Spectrum is a free group class for children and teens on the spectrum ages 5 and up who are ready to ride a two-wheeler for the first time. With our safe, easy, effective method taught by experienced instructors, participants will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle. Most get the hang of it in one session, but even if they don’t, parents will leave equipped with an easy, low-stress technique that will have their kids riding independently in no time. This class meets monthly at our Forest Park, Queens Education Center. Questions? Email us at classes@bike.nyc.
Details
Class duration: 2 hours
Class location: Traffic-free environment
Class size: 15
Instructors: 1-2 trained instructors
Equipment: Bicycle* and helmet
Availability of loaner bikes: Kids under the age of 10 must bring their own bike and helmet; we supply helmets and bikes for those 10 and up.
Registration policy: Pre-registration is recommended but walk-ons are welcome as long as there is room.
*Parents bringing their child’s bike must ensure that the bicycle fits their child and is in good working order (i.e., wheels spin freely, brakes function). The child must be able to rest his or her feet flat on the ground while sitting on the bicycle seat. Training wheels should be removed in advance and tires should be inflated until they are hard.
Upcoming Classes
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To give everyone a chance to take this class, please sign up for only one session at a time. Classes are listed 5-10 days before meeting. If you don’t see any sessions listed, more classes will be available soon, so keep an eye out!
ABOUT REGISTRATION
Ready to sign up? When registering for this class, make sure you’re providing the participating child’s information (Save your details for one of our adult classes!)
Weather Policy
Classes are canceled in the event of rain or low temperatures; please check our weather hotline (929 269 3110) if in doubt.
Is This the Right Class for Your Child?
Is your child on the spectrum? Are you struggling to teach them to ride a bike the old-fashioned way? Are you about ready to throw in the towel? Are you and your child interested in a positive community experience where dozens of kids learn to ride a bike together? If so, Bike Skills 101: Learn to Ride — Kids On the Spectrum is the class for you. This class is open to children ages 5 and up. Each participant must attend with a legal guardian.
testimonial
This class was simply fantastic! Thank you and your instructors very much for getting my kids to ride bikes without training wheels within 10 minutes of the beginning of the class! Both kids had previously used balance bikes and then pedal bikes with training wheels but your method supported their experience and they came out of the class as true bike riders.
Michael
