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Help children with disabilities ride bikes Saturday, April 7, 2018

Sign up on-line with You Can Ride 2 program to help children with disabilities ride bikes at the Borrow a Bike bike fitting event, this Saturday April 7, 2018. Mechanic and non-mechanic volunteers are needed. If you have any questions, contact info@youcanride2.ca No experience is necessary for most of the volunteer roles except mechanics. No experience with children or knowledge of disabilities is needed. Training is provided on the day of the event.

Over 150 children with disabilities were able to ride last year with the help of volunteers. Children who previously had to stay home, could feel the freedom that comes with riding a bike. Here's what one parent says about their child with disabilities being able to ride a bike:

"Often times for most of these kids they have their wings clipped, but this program provides the opportunity to give them their wings back. The bike gave our son independence, pride and confidence."

We partner with You Can Ride 2 to make cycling possible for children with disabilities. Come and help kids get out and meet their neighbours, have outdoor fun with their families, and enjoy life to its fullest!