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HopOn Bikefest in Crapaud
Sep
14

HopOn Bikefest in Crapaud

Cycling PEI is pleased to bring its FREE HopOn Bikefest for kids aged 6-12 to Crapaud on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at Englewood School.

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon. Full HopOn courses take place over 3-4 sessions, but kids will get to sample some of the HopOn games during this BikeFest.

IMPORTANT: HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn. 

Registration on this page is only required for kids who will be participating in the HopOn activities. Kids and families not participating in the HopOn activities are still welcome to check out and participate in other parts of the Block Party without registering here.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed - please reserve in advance on this registration form);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free HopOn and Bike Friendly Communities giveaways;

  • & more!

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-in-crapaud

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HopOn at the Summerside BFF
Aug
23

HopOn at the Summerside BFF

Please note that this event has been postponed from its original date of August 20 due to weather.

Cycling PEI is pleased to partner with the Summerside Bicycle Friendly Festival (BFF) to offer a FREE HopOn Bikefest for kids aged 6-12 on Friday, August 23, 2024 from 2pm-4pm at the Elm Street Elementary School (which is where the BFF ride ends).

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon. Full HopOn courses take place over 3-4 sessions, but kids will get to sample some of the HopOn games during this BikeFest.

IMPORTANT: HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn. 

Registration on this page is only required for kids who will be participating in the HopOn activities. Kids and families not participating in the HopOn activities are still welcome to check out and participate in other parts of the Block Party without registering here.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed - please reserve in advance on this registration form);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free HopOn and Bike Friendly Communities giveaways;

  • & more!

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-at-the-summerside-bff

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HopOn Bikefest in Scotchfort
Aug
22

HopOn Bikefest in Scotchfort

Cycling PEI is pleased to partner with the Aboriginal Sports Circle to bring it's HopOn kid's cycling skills program to Abegweit First Nation in Sctochfort (at the ice rink) on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon. Full HopOn courses take place over 3-4 sessions, but kids will get to sample some of the HopOn games during this BikeFest.

IMPORTANT: HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn. 

Registration on this page is only required for kids who will be participating in the HopOn activities. Kids and families not participating in the HopOn activities are still welcome to check out and participate in other parts of the Block Party without registering here.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed - please reserve in advance on this registration form);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free HopOn and Bike Friendly Communities giveaways;

  • & more!

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-in-scotchfort

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HopOn Bikefest at the Kensington DiverseCity Festival
Aug
18

HopOn Bikefest at the Kensington DiverseCity Festival

Cycling PEI is pleased to partner with the Kensington DiverseCity Festival to offer a FREE HopOn Bikefest for kids aged 6-12 on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at the Kensington Train Station!

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon. Full HopOn courses take place over 3-4 sessions, but kids will get to sample some of the HopOn games during this BikeFest.

IMPORTANT: HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn. 

Registration on this page is only required for kids who will be participating in the HopOn activities. Kids and families not participating in the HopOn activities are still welcome to check out and participate in other parts of the Block Party without registering here.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed - please reserve in advance on this registration form);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free HopOn and Bike Friendly Communities giveaways;

  • & more!

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-the-kensington-diversecity-festival

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HopOn Bikefest at the Montague Arts & Culture Festival
Jul
27

HopOn Bikefest at the Montague Arts & Culture Festival

Cycling PEI is pleased to partner with the Town of Three Rivers and the Montague Arts & Culture Festival to offer a FREE HopOn Bikefest for kids aged 6-12 on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 1pm-3pm in the parking lot of the Montague Curling Club!

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon. Full HopOn courses take place over 3-4 sessions, but kids will get to sample some of the HopOn games during this BikeFest.

IMPORTANT: HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn. 

Registration on this page is only required for kids who will be participating in the HopOn activities. Kids and families not participating in the HopOn activities are still welcome to check out and participate in other parts of the Block Party without registering here.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed - please reserve in advance on this registration form);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free HopOn and Bike Friendly Communities giveaways;

  • & more!

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-the-montague-arts-culture-festival

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HopOn Bikefest Stratford
Jul
20

HopOn Bikefest Stratford

Cycling PEI is pleased to partner with the Town of Stratford and Ted's Bicycle Studio to offer a FREE HopOn Bikefest for kids aged 6-12 on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10am-12pm at Stratford Town Hall!

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon. Full HopOn courses take place over 3-4 sessions, but kids will get to sample some of the HopOn games during this BikeFest.

IMPORTANT: HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn. 

Registration on this page is only required for kids who will be participating in the HopOn activities. Kids and families not participating in the HopOn activities are still welcome to check out and participate in other parts of the Block Party without registering here.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed - please reserve in advance on this registration form);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free HopOn and Bike Friendly Communities giveaways;

  • & more!

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/stratford-hopon-bikefest

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HopOn Bikefest at BFC Bike Week Block Party
Jun
22

HopOn Bikefest at BFC Bike Week Block Party

Cycling PEI is pleased to partner with Bike Friendly Communities to offer a FREE HopOn Bikefest for kids aged 6-12 on Saturday, June 22, 2024 starting from 1pm-3pm as part of the BFC Block Party at the Farm Centre's Legacy Gardens (located behind the Farm Centre, Sobeys and CBC on University Ave)! 

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon. Full HopOn courses take place over 3-4 sessions, but kids will get to sample some of the HopOn games during this BikeFest.

IMPORTANT: HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn. 

Registration on this page is only required for kids who will be participating in the HopOn activities. Kids and families not participating in the HopOn activities are still welcome to check out and participate in other parts of the Block Party without registering here.

Participants of the Bikefest and Block Party will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed - please reserve in advance on this registration form);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Get bike maintenance tips;

  • Be treated to a FREE BBQ;

  • Receive free HopOn and Bike Friendly Communities giveaways;

  • Have the opportunity to enroll (at a discounted rate) in an upcoming full HopOn courses;

  • & more!

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-the-bfc-bike-week-block-party

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2024 Spring HopOn Course at Cornwall Town Hall
May
25
to Jun 15

2024 Spring HopOn Course at Cornwall Town Hall

Cycling PEI and the Town of Cornwall are pleased to once again partner on a HopOn kids cycling course for kids aged 6-13 from May 25 to June 15, 2024 at Cornwall Town Hall.

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.

The program will be taking place on the following Saturday mornings from 10am to 11:15am:

  • May 25th

  • June 1st

  • June 8th

  • June 15th

HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.

 Participants are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes if they have them; Cycling PEI will also have a number of bikes to lend those who need a bike.

The program will focus on helping students improve their fundamental cycling skills through games and rides in the area. Students will be separated into smaller groups to ensure a high-quality learning experience for all participants. 

All participants will be be provided with sport accident insurance coverage during the program, and will receive a free Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, the provincial cycling association!

Registration cost: $30 (50% discounts will be provided to all children who participate in the May 4th Bikefest at Cornwall Town Hall! Please email us at info@cyclingpei.org if cost is a barrier.

Please register for this course at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2024-spring-hopon-course-at-cornwall-town-hall

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2024 Spring HopOn Course at Brackley Commons
May
15
to Jun 5

2024 Spring HopOn Course at Brackley Commons

Cycling PEIBike Friendly Communities and the Rural Municipality of Brackley are pleased to partner on a HopOn kids cycling course for kids aged 6-13 from May 15 to June 5, 2024 at Brackley Commons!.

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.

The program will be taking place on the following Wednesday evenings from 6pm-7pm:

  • May 15th

  • May 22nd

  • May 29th

  • June 5th

HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes if they have them; Cycling PEI will also have a number of bikes to lend those who need a bike.

The program will focus on helping students improve their fundamental cycling skills through games and rides in the area. Students will be separated into smaller groups to ensure a high-quality learning experience for all participants. 

All participants will be be provided with sport accident insurance coverage during the program, and will receive a free Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, the provincial cycling association!

Registration cost: $10 (50% discounts will be provided to all children who participate in the one of our FREE May 4th Bikefests in Cornwall or Charlottetown (see cyclingpei.org/hopon for details). Please email us at hopon@cyclingpei.org if cost is a barrier.

Please register for this course at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hoponbrackley2024.

This HopOn course is made possible in part with funding from the Gran Fondo PEI Small Grants Program, which supports initiatives that promote Youth Cycling and Cyclist Safety.

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2024 Spring HopOn Course at Victoria Park
May
11
to Jun 8

2024 Spring HopOn Course at Victoria Park

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Cycling PEI and the City of Charlottetown, with funding from the ParticipACTION Community Challenge, are pleased to partner on a HopOn kids cycling course for kids aged 6-13 from May 11 to June 8, 2024 at Victoria Park Ball Clubhouse on Forbes Kennedy Way.

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.

The program will be taking place on the following Saturday afternoons from 2:30pm to 3:45pm:

  • May 11th

  • May 25th

  • June 1st

  • June 8th

NOTE: There will be NO class on Saturday, May 18th.

HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes if they have them; Cycling PEI will also have a number of bikes to lend those who need a bike.

The program will focus on helping students improve their fundamental cycling skills through games and rides in the area. Students will be separated into smaller groups to ensure a high-quality learning experience for all participants. 

All participants will be be provided with sport accident insurance coverage during the program, and will receive a free Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, the provincial cycling association!

Registration cost: $10 (with free option for those for whom cost is a barrier).

Please register for this course at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2024-spring-hopon-course-at-victoria-park

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FREE HopOn Bikefest at Simmons Sports Centre
May
4

FREE HopOn Bikefest at Simmons Sports Centre

Cycling PEI and the City of Charlottetown are pleased to offer a FREE Bikefest for kids aged 6-13 on May 4, 2024 at starting at 2:30pm at the Simmonds Sports Centre!

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros from Ted’s Bicycle Studio (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free HopOn giveaways;

  • Be treated to a FREE BBQ courtesy of the City of Charlottetown;

  • Have the opportunity to enroll (at a heavily subsidized rate) in a four-week HopOn course taking place at Victoria Park on the Saturday afternoons of May 11 & 25 and June 1 & 8;

  • Receive a FREE Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, PEI's provincial cycling association!
     

HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-simmons-sports-centre

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FREE Cornwall HopOn Bikefest at Terry Fox Sports Complex
May
4

FREE Cornwall HopOn Bikefest at Terry Fox Sports Complex

Cycling PEI and the Town of Cornwall are pleased to offer a FREE Bikefest for kids aged 6-13 on May 4, 2024 at starting at 10:30am!

What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.

Participants of the Bikefest will:

  • Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros at Ted’s Bicycle Studio (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed);

  • Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;

  • Receive free giveaways of HopOn cycling accessories;

  • Be treated to a FREE post-Bikefest BBQ, courtesy of the Town of Cornwall;

  • Have the opportunity to enroll (at a heavily subsidized rate) in a four-week HopOn course taking place at Cornwall Town Hall on the Saturday mornings of May 11 & 25 and June 1 & 8;

  • Receive a FREE Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, PEI's provincial cycling association!
     HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.

Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-cornwall-town-hall

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