I Can Bike Reno 2019

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   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.