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CHILDREN’S
BICYCLE
PROGRAM GETS A NEW SHOP! The bicycle school
program is designed to educate youth about mountain biking while
promoting
positive character traits such as self-reliance, perseverance, and
respect for the self, others, and the natural environment. TUFF SHED SWIMBA is
pleased to
have a new bicycle school
facility at the
For more
information on how you
can help the Bicycle School contact:
Harley Parson Director (Volunteer) 1319 N. Midtown St. Meridian, Id 83642 208-288-2327 home 208-861-2182 cell harleyparson (at) yahoo (dot) com In 2002 SWIMBA contributed $3,000 in proceeds from the 2002 Fat Tire Festival to the bicycle school education program for kids. A matching $3,000 Grant from REI sporting goods store outfitted the program with 12 bicycles, tools and a trailer. The program is being run in cooperation with Boise City Parks and Recreation to provide education, trail ethics and environmental awareness. The program has grown over 200% and will better serve the community with this new bicycle shop/school. Contrabutions are always applied directly to programs Your
contribution may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor. P.O. Box 1443 Boise, ID 83701 |
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Frequently Asked
Questons
Q: How do I register for Camps? A:
1.
Online: www.cityofboise.org/parks 3 Easy Ways 2. Walk-In: Fort Boise Community Center 3. Phone-In: 384-4488 Easiest!!! A: Yes !. Thanks to REI
we do have
bicycles and helmets available, but you are more than welcome to use
your own. We will inspect your gear for cracks and proper fit.
Q: What do I wear? A: Wear clothing that you are
comfortable
sweating and moving in. In general you will be moving,
sweating,
stretching, eating, drinking and lounging.
Q: What do I bring? A: Important:
water bottle, snacks (generally 100 calories per hour), good attitude,
and sunscreen. We will provide helmets.
Q: Where do I meet? A: Events will depart from and
return to Fort
Boise Community Center. There may be some times where we meet
other places but this will be pre-arranged.
Q: Where will the rides take place? A: With the exception of the
Racing Clinic all
rides will take place in the Boise Valley or along the Boise
Front. Ride length will vary depending on the age and fitness
of each group.
Q: Where is Fort Boise Community
Center?
700 Robbins Road Boise, Idaho 83702 384-4486 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Program Discriptions Mountain Bike Boise Come explore the single track trails on the Boise front. Learn skills such as proper bike maintenance, equipment responsibility, technical skills, safety, sharing, and respect. Enjoy the outdoors with other young people in a fun and positive way. *NEW* Intermediate Mountain Bike Boise Class limit 12 This class is designed for those with mountain bike experience and a strong desire to improve. We will focus on downhill techniques, jumping, cornering, and training. Participants must have a strong interest in technical development. This class is taught by one of Boise’s Pro. or Semi Pro. riders. Camp is based out of Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road and is co-sponsored by SWIMBA. Ride with Girls Class limit 12 Learn to ride and take care of mountain bikes with other girls. Experience the Boise hills, learn technical skills and receive sound nutritional advice from local women. Learn to take risks, listen to your intuition, deal with frustration, and celebrate athleticism with other females. *NEW* Intermediate Bicycle Mechanic Class limit 10 Have you ever wanted to be able to work on your own bike or wondered about the life of a bike mechanic? Refresh yourself on the basics, learn to rebuild a hub, lateral true of a wheel, diversity of modern wheels, lube a bottom bracket, replace your cables and housing, adjust and replace brake pads, adjust you derailer, replace components. Be an apprentice mechanic at a local bicycle shop. Camp is based out of Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road and is co-sponsored by SWIMBA. Beginner Bicycle Mechanic Class limit 10 Have you ever wanted to be able to work on your own bike? The beginner bicycle class will focus on the essential elements necessary for self-reliance. Learn to fix a flat tire, patch a tube, how to wash and lube your bike properly, including cables, tighten loose parts, adjust derailers, signs of wear and tear, learn what to pack for trail riding success. Learn to problem solve on the spot mechanical issues. Can you say “MacGyver”? Camps are based out of Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road 384-4486 co-sponsored by SWIMBA. Youth scholarships are available. Funds raised at
the annual Tour
de Fat help the Bicycle School
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The
Camps Fill Fast!
SWIMBA partners with Boise City Parks
and
Recreation to provide education, trail ethics and
environmental
awareness. Call for availability 384-4488 This
program
is designed to offer young people
a positive
and fun way to get involved in mountain biking while helping them build
self-esteem.
It will also be a catalyst for learning such skills as proper bike
maintenance,
equipment responsibility, safety, sharing, and respect.
Through
the
sport of mountain biking students develop a strong sense of
self-esteem,
while discovering the potential within them.
What
are Boise MTB Camps?
Camps offer people a positive and fun way to get involved in mountain biking while helping build self-esteem. Week long camps will be run through the Boise Parks and Recreation Community Program, in cooperation with the Southwest Idaho Mountain Bicycling Association (SWIMBA). The
program is intended for kids ages 8-18 however two select camps
will accept adults and one is designed for kids ages 6-8. The
camps
will offer riders a fun and educational mountain bike program, while
rallying around the positive culture of trail riding and outdoor
recreation. All camps have limited space so register
soon!
Phone-in
is the easiest method.
Mountain Biking Events for Kids and the Young at Heart Promoting the Positive Culture of Trail Riding and Outdoor Recreation We offer young people a positive way to get involved in mountain biking and healthy living Camps offer riders a fun and educational mountain bike program, while rallying around the positive culture of trail riding and outdoor recreation. Thanks to a generous grant from REI matched by Swimba we are able to provide bicycles, helmets, tools, and a trailer. A moble education program. Topics:
First Aid Safety and Communication City Riding Trail Etiquette Technical Riding Skills Bike Maintenance & Care Trials Course Design Fitness and Nutrition Racing * More camps may be added depending on interest What about special Adventures?
Due to numerous requests from private groups we have designed a program
to bring mountain biking to you. With our trailer and bikes
we
are able to provide bicycles for up to 12 individuals and a trail
leader will facilitate groups. Special Adventures: A program tailored to meet your time frame, ability levels, and goals, rates vary. Scholarships
Participant fees have been established at a reasonable rate with the
desire that all children can participate in camps and
events. If you need financial assistance or would like to donate money to Scholarships please call Fort Boise Community Center at 384-4486. SWIMBA contributes $3,000 in proceeds from the 2002 Fat Tire Festival to the bicycle school education program for kids. A $3,000 Grant from REI sporting goods store enables the program to become fully outfitted with bicycles, tools and a trailer. The program is being run by the Boise City Parks and Recreation to provide education, trail ethics and environmental awareness. All classes meet
at
Fort
Boise
Community Center, 700 Robbins Road Instructors are first-aid
certified elite
mountain bikers. Youth scholarships are available.
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