Florida Bicycle Association » kids http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress Better bicycling means a better Florida Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:20:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 National Trails Day: Experience Volusia Trails http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2009/05/national-trails-day-experience-volusia-trails/ http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2009/05/national-trails-day-experience-volusia-trails/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 19:39:19 +0000 Laura http://www.floridabicycle.org/wordpress/?p=291 Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL

Enjoy nature hikes, bicycle rides, canoe fun trips, helmet giveaway (sponsored by the MPO), entertainment, refreshments and displays.

FREE ADMISSION

For more information, please call 386-736-5953, http://www.volusia.org/trails

]]> http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2009/05/national-trails-day-experience-volusia-trails/feed/ 0 JUNIOR CYCLING CAMP – (6 week course) http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2009/04/junior-cycling-camp-6-week-course/ http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2009/04/junior-cycling-camp-6-week-course/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:41:09 +0000 Laura http://www.floridabicycle.org/wordpress/?p=253 Location: 14547 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613-2709
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Tampa+&state=FL&address=14547+Bruce+B.+Downs+Blvd

Fee: $85.00

Description:
This Is a Junior Cycling Camp for School age Children ages 10-18. This camp will teach cycling foundations covering complete bicycle safety, complete bicycle handling skills, group riding skills and basic bicycle maintenance. Student will receive professional instruction and on bike experience from a LAB league cycling instructor/USA Cycling- Certified Coach
Advance registration required and limited.
To register for this course, contact:
Sharon Monahan: kidsrp.coach@juno.com 813-482-4364
or http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=8528

All minors must have a signed release by parent or guardian.
Equipment required: All riders must have an approved Helmet and 2 wheeled bicycle in good working order – road bicycle preferred – see your local bicycle shop for tune up details.

Sharon Monahan
LAB Certified Instructor
LeWedge(TM)Bike Fit Technician
813-483-4364


]]> http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2009/04/junior-cycling-camp-6-week-course/feed/ 0 Parramore Kidz Zone Ride http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2007/08/parramore-kidz-zone-ride/ http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/2007/08/parramore-kidz-zone-ride/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:26:00 +0000 Mighk http://floridabicycle.org/wordpress/?p=6 FBA worked with Get Active Orlando (the City of Orlando’s active living advisory committee) and Parramore Kidz Zone, a non-profit providing recreational and cultural opportunities for kids in the historic, low-income, African-American community of Parramore on the near west-side of Orlando, to put on the first Pedaling 4 Pride Ride on July 28. The Bobbies and Orlando Police Department were important volunteers.
About 100 kids (and some adults as well) turned out for the short ride around the neighborhood. We don’t recall ever seeing such a happy and appreciative bunch of kids.

Like many low-income neighborhoods of late, Parramore is struggling with a significant uptick in crime. Many of the kids reported it was the first time they had felt safe traveling around in their neighborhood for quite some time (if ever).

Another ride is tentatively scheduled for January, and serious discussions are on-going about helping the community start an Earn-a-Bike program and/or a Major Taylor club.

This is how we build a positive cycling culture!
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