The iCan Bike program is designed to teach children with disabilities 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 disabilities. The program is integrated with high school students and community volunteers.
Bikers participate in five 75-minute daily sessions Monday through Friday. Each biker is assigned to a trained volunteer who runs alongside them to ensure safety.
RIDER INFORMATION
Register with STRIDE
- Make sure your child’s STRIDE Interest Form and Waivers are up to date.
Interest Form| Waivers
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.
Available Session Times:
- Session #1: 8:30AM – 9:45AM
- Session #2: 10:05AM – 11:20AM
- Session #3: 11:40AM – 12:55PM
- Session #4: 2:00PM – 3:15PM
- Session #5: 3:35PM – 4:50PM
Volunteers Needed!
Know someone athletic ready to change lives?
Minimum age 15 years old
- Preferred if you can volunteer at the same time session Monday – Friday, see in Rider Information
- No experience working with children with disabilities? We will train you!
To register as a volunteer
- Register with STRIDE
- Fill out liability waivers
- Fill out the iCan Shine Volunteer Online Registration Form – 2026 link to come!
For volunteers 18+
In addition to registering with STRIDE above, you will be required to complete an Abuse Prevention training through Darkness to Light, and pass a background check.
To complete all 18+ requirements, please email Camille Oliver at programs@stride.org
Adirondack Camp – Tupper Lake
When: July 5th – July 10th 2026
Sunday July 5th is orientation – required for all to attend
Monday July 6th – Friday July 10th – camp
Cost: $200. Scholarships are available, please reach out to inquire – programs@stride.org
Where: Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center
31 Santa Clara Avenue Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Registration process
1.) Register with STRIDE
Interest Form| Waivers
2.) Register with iCan Shine.
Registration for 2026 will open in the Spring. Keep an eye on your email for the notification!
3.) 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-May.
For questions, contact Camille Oliver at programs@stride.org
Capital Region Camp – Schenectady
When: July 19th – July 24th 2026
Sunday July 19th is orientation – required for all to attend
Monday July 20th – Friday July 24th – camp
Cost: $200. Scholarships are available, please reach out to inquire – programs@stride.org
Where: Union College, Memorial Field House, Schenectady, NY 12308
Registration process
1.) Register with STRIDE
Interest Form| Waivers
2.) Register with iCan Shine.
Registration for 2026 will open in the Spring. Keep an eye on your email for the notification!
3.) 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-May.
For questions, contact Camille Oliver at programs@stride.org
THANK YOU TO OUR BIKE PROGRAM SPONSORS
