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 2 trained volunteers who run alongside them to ensure safety as they practice balance and eventually graduate to a 2-wheeled bike.
RIDER INFORMATION
Register with STRIDE
- Make sure your child’s STRIDE Interest Form and Waivers are up to date.
Interest Form| Waivers
Rider Requirements – must meet ALL:
- 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
Capital Region – Schenectady, NY
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. PAYMENT SHOULD NOT BE MADE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS.
Where: Union College, Memorial Field House, Schenectady, NY 12308
Registration Process
1.) Register with STRIDE
Interest Form| Waivers
2.) Register with iCan Shine.
Rider registration for 2026 Capital Region camp here!
3.) Monitor your email for confirmation of enrollment from STRIDE. THIS WILL NOT BE AN IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION.
Confirmation emails will begin being sent out in mid-May. Please allow up to 5 days for confirmation after May.
For questions, contact Camille Oliver at programs@stride.org
THANK YOU TO OUR BIKE PROGRAM SPONSORS
