Kids CAN-BIKE Course Canadian Cycling Association CAN-BIKE Program  Ages 8 - 13 View a PDF Version of this page The Kids CAN-BIKE Course (formerly known as Cycle Right) is the children's module in the CAN-BIKE program of bicycle skills training. It teaches essential bicycle handling and traffic skills that children need to become competent and safe cyclists on basic two-lane residential streets in their neighbourhoods. At least half of the instruction is on the bike, for the most effective teaching  Introduction The Kids CAN-BIKE Course is a basic cycling course for young beginners age 8 to 13. This course teaches bicycle handling skills, traffic skills and maintenance requirements for safe and proper use of bicycles on two-lane, two-way streets. It teaches use of the bicycle both for riding alone and for riding in groups.  Course Objectives The basic goals of the course are:  to prepare children to ride independently or in groups from home to school or recreational facilities; and  to prepare children to participate in school or recreational organized cycling activities. This course constitutes one of the first levels of the Canadian Cycling Association's CAN-BIKE program of cycling education. It is designed for use in school, recreation development and recreational activity organization programs. Instruction in this course should be given by a certified CAN-BIKE Skills Level I Instructor to a maximum of six students per instructor. The course is designed to be taught in five sessions of two to three hours in length, with 30 minutes per session being classroom instruction and the rest hands-on practice.   Sample Course Outline Day  Classroom Portion  On-Bike Portion Day 1  Introduction;  Cycling interests;  How a bike works.  Handling skills Day 2  Student cycling equipment  Group ride;  Right turns Day 3  Traffic signs  Group ride:  Left turns Day 4  Intersections  Group ride:  Signals Intersections Handling skills Day 5  Written test  Road test/handling skills test   Options for course scheduling There are several options for course delivery. It can be given in school as noon classes with after school hand-on sessions, or as one continuous session per day, or as classroom portion one day and riding the next (over a two-week period). It is best to give class and on-bike lessons the same day, however. The basic principle is to give a lecture session of about 30 minutes and then a hands-on session of up to two hours.    Participant Requirements Each student must bring a bicycle in good working order. All bicycles will be evaluated at the first class. No student will be allowed to ride an unsafe bicycle. Each participant must wear a helmet meeting ANSI, CSA, ASTM or Snell standards for bicycle helmets. A waiver must be signed by a parent before Lesson 1. For ages 9 - 14 (may be introduced at age 8).  Instructors Nationally certified CAN-BIKE instructors, all experienced cyclists, teach all courses. Many more instructors are required for future demand. Contact Borealis Outdoor Adventure or the Saskatchewan Cycling Association for information about becoming an instructor.  Classroom requirements Blackboard and chalk, TV/VCR, Overhead projector View a PDF Version of this page For more information: Borealis Outdoor Adventure 3120 8th Street East #106-305 Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W2 Phone: (306) 343-6399 or 1-800-463-6399   CAN-BIKE Hotline Phone: (306) 978-BIKE (978-2453) or Toll-Free: 1-888-CAN-BIKE (1-888-226-2453) Return to CAN-BIKE index page

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