iCan Bike

Teach them to ride and see where they go!

How the program works: 

• Riders learn to balance, pedal, steer and take off on their own, by attending 5 days for 75 minutes each day.
• Adapted approach to each individual rider based on the accomodations they may need to benefit the most from the program.
• Two volunteers area assigned to each rider to serve as their spotters providing physical support, motivation and encouragement throughout the week. 

Benefits of Riding a Bicycle:
The program works! Success rate of riders independently riding a bicycle (at least 75 feet with no assistance) by the end of our iCan Bike programs is approximately 80% and all riders progress and gain skills during the week with benefits including:

• Increase in self-esteem and confidence spills over into many other aspects of their lives
• Positive changes in family dynamics
• Inclusion opportunities
• Independent transportation
• Increase in recreation that improves physical fitness, mental health and overall quality of life

Requirements for Participation:
To ensure the safety of our riders and the best use of our limited resources we have established certain criteria that all riders must meet to be eligible to attend a DSCBA iCan Bike program. All riders must:

• be at least 8 years old (no upper age limit)
• Be a DSCBA Member
• have a Down syndrome
• walk without an assistive device (e.g., walker or cane)
• be able to side step swiftly to both sides
• be able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet at all times when on a bicycle
• have a minimum inseam measurement of at least 20” when measured from the floor wearing sneakers
• not exceed 220 lbs

Riders Need a Bike and Helmet

All riders must have an appropriate personal bike and helmet brought to camp and available for use in the DSCBA iCan Bike program.

2025 Registration Information:

• Camp dates: June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025
• Camp location: Tice Valley Community Gym 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
• Program Fee: $200
  • A limited amount of partial scholarships are available for those in need. 

For more information on our iCan Shine Bike Camp: Bike@dscba.org