STRIDE’s “I Can Ride” Bike Camp with iCan Shine
STRIDE’s Bike Camp is designed to teach children with special needs how to independently ride a two-wheeled bike.
The unique five-day bike riding program is coordinated with iCan Shine’s iCan Bike program (formerly known as Lose the Training Wheels). The organization provides a fleet of adaptive bikes designed to ensure the success of all riders. The philosophy and technology of the program has impressive evidence for success in youth with Autism and other youth with special needs or disabilities. The program is integrated with high school students and community volunteers.
Bikers participate in 5 75-minute daily sessions Monday through Friday. Each biker is assigned to a trained volunteer who runs alongside them to ensure safety.

When: June 26th – June 30 2023
Cost: $200 (Scholarships are available upon request.)
Where: Union College, Memorial Field House, Schenectady, NY 12308
Rider Requirements:
(Rider must meet all of below criteria):
- Minimum age – 8 years old, maximum age 21
- Able to sidestep to both sides
- Have a disability
- Able to attend camp all 5 days, and have your own bike for the last 1-2 days of camp
- Able to walk without assistive device
- Maximum weight 220 lbs.
- Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
- Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)
Priority is given to riders who have not previously participated in the program.
Bike Camp 2023 – Enrollment is now at capacity
If you’re interested in enrolling for 2024 feel free to email STRIDE Program Director aryan@stride.org
Follow these steps to register:
- Make sure your child’s STRIDE registration and waivers are up to date.
Registration | Waivers - Register through iCan Shine.
Register your child through iCan Shine! - Monitor your email for confirmation of enrollment from STRIDE.
THIS WILL NOT BE AN IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION
Confirmation emails will not be sent out until mid-April. - Payment: can be made AFTER receiving confirmation from STRIDE by credit card or check through iCan Shine.
DO NOT PAY BEFORE RECEIVING CONFIRMATION.
For questions contact Alli Ryan at aryan@stride.org or 518-598-1279.


Volunteer!
Know someone athletic who would like to make a difference in the life of a child?
We need volunteers for 2023 Bike Camp!!!
Must be 15 years old
- Prefer if you can volunteer at the same time/session M-F
- No experience with special needs children needed, we will train you!
To register as a volunteer
- Register as a volunteer
- Fill out liability waivers
- Fill out the iCan Shine Volunteer Online Registration Form
For volunteers 18+
Email STRIDE Program Director; a background check and Safe Sport Trained training may be required!
THANK YOU TO OUR BIKE CAMP SPONSORS



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Program Admin Fee
If not, email: aryan@stride.org. After confirmation, click on the button below and make payment according to the instructions on the page.