Get ready for a fun and empowering experience this summer! Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, is thrilled to partner with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to offer a beginner "How to Ride a Bike" class for kids.
Join Sarah Dolan, AMC's Bay Circuit Trail Outreach Assistant, for a focused two-hour session designed to build confidence and essential cycling skills. With four years of experience leading these classes, Sarah is passionate about helping children discover the joy of riding independently.
What Your Child Will Learn
The core of this class is developing balance, the foundation for confident cycling. Through engaging, repetitive activities and fun games, the curriculum will progressively cover:
- Helmet Safety: Understanding the importance of proper helmet fit and use.
- Road Safety Basics: Introducing fundamental awareness for safe riding.
- Bike Entry/Exit: Learning how to safely get on and off a bike.
- Walking with a Bike: Mastering control while guiding the bike.
- Stopping Techniques: How to safely bring the bike to a halt.
- Coasting: Developing the feel of gliding on two wheels.
- Balance Activities: A series of increasingly challenging exercises to improve bike balance and build confidence.
This course is free but registration is required at: