iCan Bike

How the program works: 

• Riders learn to balance, pedal, steer and take off on their own, by attending 5 days for 75 minutes each day.
• Adapted approach to each individual rider based on the accomodations they may need to benefit the most from the program.
• Two volunteers area assigned to each rider to serve as their spotters providing physical support, motivation and encouragement throughout the week. 

Benefits of Riding a Bicycle:
The program works! Success rate of riders independently riding a bicycle (at least 75 feet with no assistance) by the end of our iCan Bike programs is approximately 80% and all riders progress and gain skills during the week with benefits including:

• Increase in self-esteem and confidence spills over into many other aspects of their lives
• Positive changes in family dynamics
• Inclusion opportunities
• Independent transportation
• Increase in recreation that improves physical fitness, mental health and overall quality of life

Requirements for Participation:  
To ensure the safety of our riders and the best use of our limited resources we have established certain criteria that all riders must meet to be eligible to attend a DSCBA iCan Bike program.

All riders must meet all of the below criteria:

• Minimum age - 8 years old
• Able to sidestep to both sides
• Be a DSCBA Member
• Have a disability
• Able to attend camp all 5 days
• Able to walk without assistive device
• Maximum weight 220 lbs.
• Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
• Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)
• Be accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested to assist in any behavior or communication needs*

* NOTE: Dropping-off Riders at the program is not permitted. A parent, legal guardian or other adult authorized to take responsibility for the Rider (e.g. another parent) must remain on site for duration of each day's 75-minute program.

Riders Need a Bike and Helmet

All riders must have an appropriate personal bike and helmet brought to camp and available for use in the DSCBA iCan Bike program.

For more information on our iCan Shine Bike Camp: Bike@dscba.org