Bikes in Schools Program
Project Summary
Currently in Saratoga Springs, NY there is an enduring, and growing, interest in mountain biking, with new trails and a bike park coming online, a fast-growing NICA program (80% girls!), and a very effective non-profit learn-to-ride K-12 program called Saratoga Shredders that has blown up over the last 3+ years. The momentum for kids on bikes in this small city (population 28,300) has inspired us to establish mountain biking in the PE curriculum across the district.
In February 2023, we piloted a Learn 2 Ride Strider program in Kindergarten classes at Greenfield Elementary. In March we funded this program for Caroline Street Elementary School, and by May of 2023, we were able to fully fund programs in all 6 of the Saratoga Springs Elementary Schools and are expanding to support a middle school and high school program!
Become a Donor & support our Bikes in Schools program!
Your support is needed to bring this incredible program to all of the Saratoga Springs Schools! Here’s the status of our fundraising campaigns:
All 6 Saratoga Springs Elementary Schools have a FULLY FUNDED Kindergarten program a a FULLY FUNDED grade 2-5 program thanks to your generous donations! What’s next?
Maple Avenue Middle School: bikes and curriculum for middle school - We’re already halfway to meeting this goal!
Saratoga Springs High School: bikes and curriculum for high school
Program Expenses: trailer, helmets, curriculum, etc.
Donate to Bikes in Schools!
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Your donation will help bring this program to the school of your choice!
Please indicate what school or program you’d like your donation to go towards.
If you’d prefer to send your donation using Venmo, please send to @SaratogaShredders and indicate which school the funds should be directed toward.
Are you interested in bringing a
Bikes in Schools program to YOUR district?
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