With the current circumstances, we are postponing registration for the 2020 Summer Cycling Program. When registration is open, we will update this website. If you would like to be added to an interest list, please e-mail madison@bikeprogram.org. If you have any questions, please reach out to madison@bikeprogram.org.  

Description:

The PEAC Summer Cycling Program empowers individuals with disabilities through cycling. Throughout the 7-week program, participants work toward their personal cycling goals with the support of trained staff, specialized techniques, and an expansive fleet.

Do we need to bring our own bikes or helmets?

Nope, but you can! We have mountain bikes, tandems, hand-cycles, tricycles, recumbent bikes, and adaptive cycles in all sizes. We also have helmets, but many students choose to bring one that they are already comfortable wearing.

Instructors:

Our Summer Cycling Program instructors come from a variety of backgrounds, including: recreational therapy, occupational therapy, special education, cycling, and beyond! This diversity makes for a creative and cohesive team. On a 2019 parent survey, staff received an average of 9.6/10! We are proud to have such a passionate, dedicated family of staff.

Family Involvement:

We’d love to have your help on site! Because there are 3 instructors and 4-6 students at each session, family participation is encouraged. We’ll teach you about the bike(s) your son/daughter is riding, skill development techniques, and how to captain a tandem.

Community Bike Rides:

Towards the end of the summer, each site hosts an evening bike ride. At this event, students come out with their parents, siblings, and friends to go on a bike ride in the neighborhood surrounding their summer site, share some ice cream, and receive recognition for their accomplishments during Summer Program.

Registration:

Registration is currently postponed. We hope to open registration in April.

Cost: $80 per student (scholarships are available

Registration: Registration occurs until sites are full. Once sites are full, you can sign up for the wait list.

Locations: Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline, Toledo, & Ypsilanti

  • Ann Arbor, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Clague Middle School (Sessions starting between 8:00 am – 2:00 pm)
  • Dexter, Mondays & Wednesday, Dexter High School (Sessions starting between 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
  • Saline, Tuesdays & Thursday, Harvest Elementary School (Sessions starting between 8:00 am – 2:00 pm)
  • Toledo, Mondays, Swan Creek Metropark (Sessions starting between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
  • Ypsilanti, Monday & Wednesday, Ypsilanti International Elementary School (Sessions starting between 12:50 pm – 6:10 pm, runs for 8 weeks)

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