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An invitation to ride with kids

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
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kids riding in Northeast
A leader escorts kids from Fernwood School
during a ride through northeast Portland.
File photo: 4/27/07

The BTA is ramping up their Bicycle Safety Education Program and they’re teaching hundreds of 4th-7th graders throughout Portland how to become better bikers.

The last lesson in their 10-hour training program is to take the kids on a community ride through the streets around their school. As you can imagine, riding on city streets with 30 young kids in tow, takes a bit of extra care. That’s why the BTA needs ride leaders to volunteer and help instructors on these rides.

Here’s the word from Anna Scalera, the BTA’s Youth Program Coordinator,

“The rides are a fun time, promising at least one funny kid who will make you laugh out loud. Plus, as we all know, the future of biking lies with our kids, so come share your bike passion.”

I’ve joined several of these rides in the past, and each time I’ve left feeling energized and with a smile on my face.

Here are the remaining community rides that need volunteers. To sign up, contact Anna at (503) 226-0676 ext. 19, or email anna(at)bta4bikes(dot)org.

(Schools that have ***** by them to indicate a higher need for volunteers.)

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A volunteer demonstrates proper
stopping technique and hand signals.
File photo: 4/27/07
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