The I Can Bike Program teaches kids and adults with disabilities how
to ride a two-wheeled bike. Riders attend a 75-minute session each
day for five consecutive days (Monday – Friday). Riders are
physically assisted and encouraged by two volunteer spotters and
taught by trained professionals. Over the course of camp, an adapted
bike is adjusted to gradually introduce more instability and to help
challenge the riders at their own pace. Eighty percent of riders can
ride independently by the end of the week! See videos and more
information on the iCan Bike website, www.icanshine.org. Participant
Qualifications: Must want to learn to ride a bike! Riders must be at
least 8 years old or older. Riders must have a diagnosed disability.
Rider must be able to walk without assistive devices, and be able to
side-step from side to side. Riders must weigh less than 220 pounds.
The minimum inseam for riders is 20-inches (in order to fit on, and
ride adapted starter bike). Bring a bike helmet on the first day of
camp. Riders need to bring their own two-wheeled bike to camp by
Wednesday of camp. Cruiser-style bike is preferred. Bike is needed
for rider to transition from the iCan Bike adapted bike to their
personal bike to ride at home. "Selecting the Right Bike and Helmet"
document will be emailed to you upon registration. Provide one
volunteer (must be physically fit) for camp to assist with spotting
rider. Volunteers register
at https://icanbikevolunteer2019.eventbrite.com
[https://icanbikevolunteer2019.eventbrite.com] Community service
hours available. You will choose one of the following 75 minute
sessions.** Only 8 spots available in each session. Each rider
only $149. Scholarships are availble. Session 1: 8:30am-9:45am
Session 2: 10:05am-11:20am Session 3: 12:20pm-1:35pm Session 4:
1:55pm-3:10pm` Session 5: 3:30pm-4:45pm (will only hold this sesison
if sessions 1-4 are full) ** Parent or guardian required to stay at
venue during each 75 minute camp session. Mandatory Orientation:
Informational parent and volunteer meeting Sunday, June 16 at 4pm at
Reno Sparks Convention Center. Come in through the Peckham Lane
Entrance. All parents and volunteers should attend the 45-minute
Orientation. During this orientation, you will learn about how the
iCan Bike program operates, what to expect each day, what kind of bike
to purchase for your child, what you can do at home, and pick up your
rider's camp t-shirt. There will be an opportunity to ask questions
and meet other families. We would like to thank the City of Reno for
co-soponsoring this event.
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