Learn to Cycle Smart

Learn to Cycle Smart is a hands-on youth education program that builds safe, confident, and respectful riders for Wisconsin’s shared-use trails and community paths. Designed for school-age participants, the program combines trail etiquette instruction, practical bike safety checks, and a guided “practice terrain” ride to help youth develop the knowledge and habits needed to ride responsibly in parks, neighborhoods, and on multi-use trails. Participants must know how to bike and be able to ride 3 miles. A snack will be provided. 

Participants will learn to

• Perform an ABC safety check of their bike
• Adjust their bike to proper fit
• Articulate trail etiquette, including passing on a trail and hand signals 
• Practice riding on multiple trail terrains including road 

Age: 10 - 14 years old 
Cost: $30 per person
What to Bring:

• Water bottle that fits their bike holder
• Helmet (encouraged to bring own)*
• Bike (encouraged to bring own) 

*Helmets are required to be worn during the program. 

Registration is required. 

Accessibility and Language Access:
Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.