Adult First Ride Classes

Adult First Ride is the first in a series of Community Classes offered by Trailblazers. This class provides a learning environment where people who have never ridden a bike or have not ridden since they were a child, have the opportunity to learn to pedal comfortably and confidently in a supportive environment. These classes are held at partner community centers and in public parks to reduce the barriers to participation for our community members.

Current Classes

Adult First Ride for Walmart Associates (Sponsored by People for Bikes NWA)

Date & Time: March 29th from 5:30-7pm
Location: The Redbird Parking Lot at 2403 SE J Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
More info: This session is specifically intended for Walmart Associates. For more information on how to register, please use the following Workplace link http://walmart.workplace.com/groups/bikewalmartnwa

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For class or volunteer information or underwriting opportunities for Adult First Ride, contact Gabriela Ruíz at Gabriela@WeAreTrailblazers.org

Past Class Locations

Citizens Park, Bentonville
Walton Life Fitness Center, Bentonville
Pedal It Forward, Rogers
The Jones Center for Families, Springdale
Rogers Activity Center, Rogers
Yvonne Richardson Community Center, Fayetteville

Details

Public community classes are free to participants
Bikes and helmets are provided for use during the class
Class sizes are limited to 10 participants with one trained instructor plus 1-2 assistants
A “balance first” method is utilized that breaks down how to get on and off the bike, operate the brakes, balance, and then pedal
Participants can receive a free refurbished bike from Pedal It Forward upon request and as available

Testimonial

“Showing up to this class is one of the most pivotal days in my life and it’s not because I learned how to ride a bike but it’s because random strangers took the time out to have the patience to teach me and cheer me on. It honestly meant the WORLD to me! Even though it took me longer to get a hold on the basics no one gave up on teaching me until I was able to get my first few pedals in during the last 5 minutes of the session. Though I missed the opportunity to learn how to ride 20 years ago, I’m honestly grateful it happened now rather than earlier... I’m so happy that it took me this long because I truly know how it feels to have a simple void filled. I know and understand what it’s like to wait until your time comes and it was the most exciting and most emotional thing that happened to me. I woke up crying in the middle of the night because I knew how to ride a bike and the bike I lost years ago had been restored.” - Adult First Ride participant