A multi-class bicycle course for youth and teens between ages 14 and 19. Class sizes will be between 8-12 youths and include:

  • Classroom instruction
    • Bicycling science, physics, and engineering concepts. Environmental impact of transportation.
    • Safe and confident cycling – Curriculum for youth from the League of American Cyclists
    • Hartford bicycle history – Albert Pope and the Columbia Bicycle Company
    • Cultural significance and bike culture in the Latino community
  • Basic bicycle repair skills – Change a flat tire, lubrication, brake adjustment, ABC Quick Check
  • Parking lot bicycle skill drills – Handling, stopping, avoidance maneuvers

Earn-A-Bike program is an eight week evening course for Hartford youth ages 14 through 19 to introduce them to the world of bicycles. Applicants who complete the course earn a bicycle they fix themselves, bike lights, a helmet, and a bicycle lock. Applicants can call or complete application online.