BEFORE camp

Lots of additional helpful information for families can be found at https://icanshine.org/parents/ican-bike-parents/

As you prepare your rider for camp, here are some suggestions:

• Get your rider comfortable with wearing their helmet, they must wear a helmet to participate

• Be positive! You are their greatest cheerleader and source of confidence

• If possible, practice on a stationary bike to help develop the pedaling motion. Increase speed and resistance if you can. At camp, you'll hear a lot of "Pedal, pedal, pedal"

• Acquire a suitable bicycle. Bikes should be brought to camp as early in the week as possible. Helpful guidelines can be found at https://icanshine.org/publication/view/purchasing-the-right-bike-helmet