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The DC Bike Ambassadors, funded through a partnership with the District Department of Transportation, are bike-loving, conversation-starting mobile information dispensers!

WABA’s Youth Learn to Ride class breaks learning how to ride a bike down into 3 steps: gliding, pedaling and riding. This class is for children aged 6-12 who have never ridden a bike before or have tried to learn and have not been successful. Our League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) take students through a progressive curriculum, with the goal of riding with two pedals by the end of the session.

This class is right for your child if:

• They are between the ages of 6 and 12 years old
• Your child has never tried to learn how to ride a bike
• They have tried to learn and have not been successful

Equipment:

• Participants can request a bike rental or bring their own bike to class.
• All students are required to wear a helmet for the duration of the class.
• Please watch this video and check over the bike that will be used for class to make sure it is in proper working order before class.
• Also, check out this video on how to fit a child’s bike to make sure it is the right size before coming to class.
• Your child should be able to sit on the saddle with their feet on the ground. If their bike is too big or too small for them, it will be a challenge to teach them to use it. Contact us at youth@waba.org if you have questions!

Youth Class Details

Duration: 2 hours

Equipment: All students are responsible for bringing their own bicycle and helmet. All students are required to wear a helmet for the duration of the class.

What to Expect:

• Youth Learn to Ride is a group class for up to 10 students. WABA’s 3:1 instructor to student ratio ensures that all students receive individualized attention and personalized feedback.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so that you and your child have enough time to check in with the Lead Instructor.
• All parents/guardians are expected to stay for the duration of class. We encourage adults to make note of the skills that the students are practicing so that you can help your child continue to practice their biking riding skills at home.

WABA runs a variety of outreach programs that create opportunities for people across the region to join the bicycling community.