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Sunday, June 2

Learn to Ride - 9 & 10 Year Olds

Do you know a 9 or 10 year old who needs some confidence coaching to learn to ride a bike? Bring them to the Bike Fun Learn to Ride class!

By Bike Fun

Date and time

Sunday, June 2 · 2 - 4pm CDT

Location

Bellevue UMC

7501 Old Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37221

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Introductions & how a bicycle works

We'll do a safety check of student bicycles, introduce ourselves, & talk about how a bicycle works.

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM

Pedals off, let's stride

Students will work on moving forward with their feet while sitting on the bicycle saddle.

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

Break time

"Official" break for snack, water, etc. Smaller breaks during the other segments are encouraged as the rider needs one.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Pick up those feet & glide!

Now that we're comfortable moving forward sitting on the bicycle saddle, let's put some speed into the mix & try to pick up our feet for a few seconds!

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Pedal power

For students who have been able to glide repeatedly, we'll work with pedals (at their pace & based on their bicycle's setup)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Free time practice after the class

As we break down the event, students are welcomed to keep practicing in the parking lot.

About this event

RESCHEDULED!

Bring your student to the Bike Fun Learn to Ride class at Bellevue UMC in Bellevue. We'll work on basic bicycle operation, balance, and control.

This class is designed for students who have never pedaled without training wheels. Bike Fun has limited bicycles and helmets to use for students who need them.

Bring a helmet, a snack, and some water. Limited to 5 students; sliding scale ticket fee of $10-20.

Caregivers are welcome to stay and watch and learn - bring a chair and hang out with us.

This event is WEATHER PENDING. We will be outdoors. Attendees will be contacted the day before the event if the event is rescheduled due to weather. All attendees will have the option to transfer their attendance to a rescheduled event. If weather forces a cancellation during the class, the class will be considered complete if more than half the class time has elapsed.

Frequently asked questions

What if my child doesn't have a bicycle or helmet?

Bike Fun has student bikes and helmets for use during the class. One of our 2024 goals is to be able to provide students with bicycles to take home and keep - availability will depend on current bicycle donations, and we will let you know if that's possible!

How can I make sure my rider's bike is ready?

Tires should be able to be inflated & show no signs of dry rot. Handbrakes should be able to stop the bicycle. Coaster brakes should stop the rear wheel. Have a bike shop check the bike over if you're not certain. (You don't need to remove training wheels in advance.)

Should the parent or caregiver stay for the whole class?

Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay and support their young riders (and maybe learn a little bit, too!). If you do need to leave, we ask that you return no later than 30 mins before the end of the class.

Will the student learn how to ride in two hours?

Our goal at Bike Fun is to provide a supportive, encouraging atmosphere in which to learn bicycle riding skills. Not everyone will "graduate" to pedals during the class - but many do, especially if they have had some prior experience and exposure to bicycle riding.

What if we register for the class but cannot make it?

If something comes up in your life, we can issue a class credit to put towards another class registration, or we can apply the balance towards a private lesson.

Organized by

Bike Fun

Bike Fun is a non profit with a mission to create joyful riders in Middle Tennessee through classes, rides, and one-on-one lessons. Visit our website to learn more about our organization.

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