Mentorship On Wheels
Bike Club is an after-school club for girls and boys that meets once weekly, at the end of the school day. There are 15-20 students in each club. Volunteer adults teach bike safety and ride with students, including bicycle trips to a variety of destinations that the group can explore – the area high school or middle school, a library or park, a restaurant or snack shop, or just a long ride. The benefits to the kids are many. Bike Club encourages ABCs (Attendance, Behavior and Coursework), teaches a valuable life skill – safely and confidently operating a bicycle, encourages a positive lifestyle, develops teamwork and cooperation during group rides, and builds invaluable relationships with adults – and they have fun doing it! Students who complete Bike Club receive a bike and helmet at the end of the school year.
Today’s students.
Tomorrow’s leaders.
Mentoring these children is only one aspect of what we are trying to accomplish by encouraging good behavior, participation, and provoking leadership. Getting kids to see the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, exercise and eating right would be another. But to really see their lives changed through the simple act of learning to ride a bike - that changes us; not just them. Evidence has shown that riding a bike improves not only the body but the mind. The results are remarkable!
Join The Team
Dedicated to change.
Bike Club OKC can’t do it without our incredible volunteers!
We are always striving to make an impact on the lives of our students. Our volunteers help us keep our focus on improving the cycling community through supporting with our after-school programs, special events, and bike builds.
We’d love to help YOU get involved!
