If a different date or more convenient location is what you need to be able to volunteer, there is also one on May 20 at Warner Park.
I've volunteered for these a few times, and I would recommend the experience. Although one might question whether organised lessons are necessary (after the first time upon mentioning in conversation what I'd been up to for the weekend, my Mom's response was how they never needed to sign me up for lessons when I learned to ride a bike ;-) ), if this is what works for some people, so be it. It's not hard to anticipate that teaching cute little kids (and even some cranky ones) can be a rewarding experience, but let me suggest that some of the more rewarding teaching experiences in this program have been in working with the older kids (12-14 years old) who, for whatever reason, had not yet learned the skill. It is evident that they feel awkward about being there among a lot of little kids and are very self conscious. It takes a different approach, and I was able to draw on my coaching experience in working with older kids who were either learning to skate in a class with much younger kids, or who were first-time players with teammates who had already been playing hockey for a number of years. But once they get it and master the skill, you get to see the dramatic change in their confidence. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:03:00 -0500 To: [email protected] Subject: [Bikies] Learn 2 Ride May 6 needs Volunteers The first event on May 6 is coming up soon. Please read through the attached information about the day of the event. We are still in need of volunteers especially for on the course. If you know of anyone who might be interested in helping out, have them contact me or pass along the following sign up link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f45adae2ea31-mscr19 [http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f45adae2ea31-mscr19] Volunteer Role Descriptions REGISTRATION STATION: We have 130-150 participants, plus their adult chaperones registered for this event. All participants will be given a nametag and an event bag. HELMET FITTERS: Kids should first sign the banner pledge and collect a Schwinn sticker. Then they will be fitted for a helmet with your assistance. BIKE INSPECTORS Most of you will be located by check in and a couple will be assigned to the course. If you have an adjustable wrench, pedal wrench or other bike tools, please feel free bring them. We have tools, but could always use more. Participants should be coming with their bikes adjusted. This includes: lowering the seat, removing training wheels and pedals. If not, then we will help them to do so. As they master the steps, you will then help put pedals back on bikes for kids who are ready to ride. COURSE TRAINERS Volunteers are assigned to each course. On each course there will be 12 kids with adult chaperones and 2-3 course trainers. Parents/adults are supposed to work with their child, not stand on the sidelines drinking coffee while they watch you! These are the steps that will be taught at the event. We can easily teach you! Here are two quick tutorials http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADkm4qkXAj8 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADkm4qkXAj8] or https://www.cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/getBiking/learntoride.cfm [https://www.cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/getBiking/learntoride.cfm] 1. Walking and balancing while sitting on the seat. 2. Gliding/beginning to pick up alternating feet. 3. Doing frog pushes with both feet & longer glides with both legs kicking up and back. 4. Demonstrate the “frog” push and long glide to get pedals put back on. 5. Start out with same motion/mechanics as before. Gain momentum before putting feet on pedals. Once moving –find pedals with feet, keep pedaling while looking forward. -- a Andy Bach, [email protected] 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
