The BikeEd Program started in 1989 and has reached over 100,000 fourth graders on Oahu. The five-day program teaches students how to ride a bicycle, basic cycling skills, and laws of the road. Our target audience is 4th grade public school students on Oahu and is open to public charter and private schools. The program is normally one week long and runs from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (not including school holidays).Â
What we provide:
- 30 20′ BMX style bikes that suit children that are 3’6″ to 5′ tall
- 30 helmets
- 30 safety vests
- 2 skilled HBL certified BikeEd Instructors (minimum of 10 students per class)
On-Campus Drill Area Requirements:Â
- A 150′ x 150′ area (or full basketball court)
- 1 to 6, 45 minute blocks of time.Â
We can accommodate up to 180 students per school week. Our program is designed to be completed in five days and we can accommodate your school’s rotating schedule if necessary. All participants must have a parent or guardian sign a Waiver Form prior to traveling off-campus. Possession of a bike helmet is highly recommended, but not required. Advance booking is required 6 to 8 months in advance. Cancellations do occur. There is no cost for this program. BikeEd Hawaii is funded by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services.