Our Sprockids program is one of hundreds of Sprockids programs running in over 17 countries.  In our program, youth (aged 9 to 12) participate in a weekend cycling camp (June 13 & 14) and develop bicycle skills as they advance from level 1 through to level 4. 

Our aim is to have one boys group and one girls group during the weekend.   The cost for youth to participate is $50.00. 

Each Group will be led by one certified Sprockids Leader and two Sprockids Assistants.  These individuals are adults with years of experience as a cyclist with experience in bicycle touring, racing, or commuting.

Program Highlights

• Teaches four skill areas of cycling: safety and etiquette, riding (1st and 2nd Gear), and bicycle maintenance.
• Allows participants to progress in all areas at their own pace
• Trained Leaders instruct and evaluate
• Teaches life skills - goal setting, problem solving, decision making, etc.
• Develops positive philosophy - cycling and learning as life long activities
• Promotes values - respect for others, empathy, appreciation and responsibility for the environment

The quadrant

The program groups the various skills into four specific colored quadrants.

* Safety rules and etiquette - Purple color
* Riding First Gear - Red color
* Riding Second Gear - Orange color
* Bike (mechanic) - Green color

SAFETY RULES & ETIQUETTE (PURPLE)

1. Helmet fit
2. Water bottle
3. Clothing
4. Road safety rules
5. Safety kit (first aid)
6. Safety behavior
7. Food and hydration
8. Trail and road etiquette
9. Tool kit
10. Warm up
11. Lighting
12. Survivor kit

RIDING FIRST GEAR (RED)

1. Braking
2. Standing start
3. Balance
4. Looking ahead
5. Choosing a line
6. Neutral position (3 and 9 O'clock)
7. Riding under obstacles
8. Cornering
9. Falling
10. Weight distribution - Transfer
11. Group riding
12. Gear change
13. Mounting - Dismounting
14. Carrying bike
15. Sprinting - Accelerating
16. Climbing - Descending

RIDING SECOND GEAR (ORANGE)

1. Pedal stroke
2. Ratcheting
3. Balance
4. Falling
5. Choosing a line
6. Weight distribution - Transfer
7. Group riding
8. Mounting - Dismounting
9. Riding different surfaces
10. Cornering and switchbacks
11. Carrying bike
12. Climbing - Descending
13. Obstacles

 

BIKE (GREEN)

1. Bike check
2. Laying down the bike
3. Clean bike
4. Position (fit of the bike)
5. Lock system
6. Lube
7. Brakes (adjustment)
8. Wheels (tires, spokes, hubs)
9. Shifting
10. Chain
11. Derailleurs
12. Pedals and Cleats

Please note it is recommended that all bicycles have a maintenance check performed prior to participation in the rides.  Please wait until you receive you Bike Check Form and then you can take your Bike Check Form to the bicycle shop of your choosing. 

All people on a bicycle must wear a helmet.  That includes youth, the leaders, and any parents that come out as well.

Sponsors of our Program

Thanks so much to these sponsors of our youth cycling program. 

 

 

 

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