Novice / intermediate rider - half-day bike camp - ages 6 to 11

2425 Colorado Ave,Boulder CO 80302

27 June, 2022

Description

Focus: novice /intermediate riders have fun learning to handle and control their bicycles in a group environment For examples: handling and control: turning and stopping in a course with stop signs and traffic lightsindividualized skills and drills in enclosed parking lotgroup riding etiquette skills: group rides if the group's ability permitsdeepening the rider's confidence through controlsafety through situational awareness and controlIf you have any doubts about your child’s riding ability, this is an excellent class. We guarantee you will see a change in their approach, ability, knowledge, and desire to ride. Intermediate Rider General Description: This camp is designed for those who know how to pedal and are on their way to becoming confident bike riders, but need situational control, and for kids who ride on occasion/often, but need further practice. Your child may or may not be ready to move up to the next level of Pedaling Minds classes after completing this one. Some kids have repeated this course three times because it's fun and progressive. In this camp, we welcome riders aged 6-11 who are able to :  Pedal - not new to pedalingStop - whether on command or having a good grasp on how to stop (we meet the kids at their level with individual drills).Details: Ages 6-11 Drop Off - 8:45-9:00 AM Pickup: 12:15-12:30 PMClass Min to run: 5 kids Class Max: 15 kidsCOVID policy: We will follow CDC guidelines, and if your child is visually sick, please keep them at home. Waitlist availableInstructors all are vaccinated for COVID-19 Lead Instructor: Mike Friedman: Founder of Pedaling Minds, 2008 Olympian, former professional cyclist - Multi National Champion, Paris Roubaix, Milan San Remo, Flanders. What KIDS should bring to camp: Bike : We will do general safety checks, and bike fits. Your child's bike should be appropriate for her/his size, have functioning brakes (hand or foot), no loose nuts/bolts, inflated tires, bar ends-no metal handle bars sticking out from the grips, and any gears/shifters need to be in good working condition. We recommend having your child's bike safety checked at your local bike shop if you're experiencing problems (see recommendations on our website). Helmet: Wearing a helmet is mandatory during this camp for any activity on the bike. We will teach elements of helmet safety and helmet fit. The majority of the kids who come to our classes need it fit and many times it's obvious parents haven't tried to adjust the helmet to their child's head. Please take 5 minutes and try to fit your child's helmet to their head- show them how the buckle physically works and have them practice using the clasp even if they aren't strong enough as well as rotating the dial in the back that adjusts the helmets "basket" fit (if helmet is equipped). It's good practice. Mask SunscreenHat that fits under the helmet and/or sunglassesBackpack to contain all belongings Water bottleAmple food - lunch/snacks for the dayShoes - no open toesYou will receive a more comprehensive list of what to bring as the camp approaches. Shirts (youth and adult): If interested we also have a few items that help fund our budding scholarship fund. Go here to see the shirts etc. and I can bring them to camp. I can take cash, credit card, or Venmo if you would like to purchase :) We look forward to meeting and or seeing you soon! For more information / questions: Please reach out to Mike via text, call, email. Visit: www.pedalingminds.org Ph:(720) 828-5936