NICA Discovery- Santa Fe- New Friends (level1)

We are so excited for your child to participate in NICA Discovery!

All NICA Discovery adult leaders are background checked and hold a coaching license from NICA. There will always be at least 2 leaders who have current first aid training.

New Friends is the introductory level and is aimed at children who are new to biking but have some limited experience with neighborhood or urban riding. These are children who can already balance and pedal a bike, but may have never ventured “off road.” Games and activities work on learning to better ride and operate a bike preparation for later buildable skills, and increasing stamina.

Participants must be able to ride a bike without training wheels before joining a program and must be in 7-11 years old by program start date.

NICA Discovery Santa Fe meets Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm

July 14

July 21

July 28

August 4

August 11

August 18

Required Documentation

ONLINE:

• Registration for NICA Discovery is through the platform BikeReg. Go to bikereg.com and search “NICA Discovery” to find your location.

IN PERSON:

• Parents must print, review this CODE OF CONDUCT with their child, sign and bring it to the first session for their child to participate.

• Every rider is also required to have a waiver and medical release form signed on file with NICA. A link to the waiver may be found HERE. Parents are asked to show confirmation that the online waiver has been signed before their child participates.

Required Equipment

• Helmet - Helmets should be less than 5 years old with no visible cracks or defects and fit your child’s head well without moving around while they ride.

• Footwear - Closed-toe (non-Croc like) shoes that fastened by laces, straps or buckles

• Bike - Bike with knobby tires, gears, and two hand brakes. Bike tires should be no smaller than 20 inches.

• Bike repair items - A replacement tube that fits your child’s tire. (dropped off at day one check in and returned at close of program if they are un-used.

• Snug fitting small backpack - Kids need to be able to carry water and snacks with them at all times.

• Snacks/Hydration - Kids should always bring a snack and hydration with them to Discovery.

• Examples could include a granola bar, fruit snacks, or something that can easily be stored in a pocket or pack.

• Hydration should consist of non caffeinated sports drinks or just good ole water!

Recommended Equipment

• Gloves - full-finger gloves to protect hands from abrasions in the case of a fall

• Eye protection - generic sports glasses to protect from dust and debris (and bugs) kicked up while riding

• Windbreaker /rain jacket/coat - weather conditions change throughout the season, your child should be prepared to ride in the conditions that are present on the day. Sessions will be altered or canceled if the weather conditions are unsafe.

• Athletic /Cycling pants- Loose fitting athletic pants. Cycling specific shorts are not required but some kids may be more comfortable.

What to Expect

Each lesson is broken down into 3 sections.

• Opener activities and objective/expectation setting

• Skills activities and Games

• Wrap up and Reflection

There will be a break mid-lesson for snacking/hydrating and general check in.

Each lesson builds on skills learned in the previous one. To get the MOST out of NICA Discovery make sure your child can attend every lesson!

For New Friends, the lessons consist of riding and playing in a park-like setting and are not trail dependent. Students will ride within that open space rather than out on trails, staying close to restroom facilities and support.

Kids should come ready to learn, play, ride and explore!

Backpack examples

A small pack that fits snugly and is just big enough to carry a water bottle and snacks, and maybe a small found treasure or two is great.

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Helmet examples

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Bike examples

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Guide to Kids' Bike Sizing

How to determine if the bike is the correct size

Standover:

While straddling the bike with feet flat on the ground, the rider should have about 2 inches of clearance between the top tube and their inseam.

Bike Wheel

Child Height (in.)

Approx. Age

Inseam (inside leg length)

20-inch

42-52

7-10

21-25

24-inch

50-58

8-12

24-28

26-inch

56+

10+

26+