FPS PE Teachers joined NWACC bike technicians Ben and Colin for a hands on bike mechanics Professional Development. Each school in our district has their own set of bikes, and boy do they use them! At this PD, teachers learned basic wrenching skills they can use to keep their bike fleet in tip top shape. Student safety is our top priority. By providing instruction on basic bike maintenance, we help our teachers gain confidence in their ability to perform minor repairs. Safe bikes = fun rides!
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BIKE EDUCATION
Gearing Up for Back To School (8/10/2023)
Did you know...
Fayetteville has their very own competitive mountain bike racing team! NICA is a high quality mountain biking program open to students in grades 6 - 12. This team is dedicated to providing a positive mountain biking experience to all student athletes, regardless of experience or ability level. Click the button under the "resources" section for more information.
Recent Events:
On October 22nd, we wrapped up an amazing season of bike tune ups with our friends at OORC and NICA. This season, we teamed up to service McNair, Asbell, Holcomb, Washington, and Leverett, which totaled up to almost 200 bikes!! THANK YOU to the crews from OORC and NICA for helping ensure our students stay safe as they learn about biking. We couldn't do it without you!
October 5th was national Bike and Walk to School Day! We visited Holt and watched as students completely filled the school bike racks. These students are making strides to reduce their carbon footprint, improve their physical health, and contribute to a cleaner community. Great job, Huskies!
This summer, our PE teachers had the chance to join Trailblazers + ETHIC for a day of On The Bike Professional Development. At the PD, teachers practiced bike handling skills, learned about Trailblazers + ETHIC Bike Club Toolkit, and put their own skills to the test. In these pictures, Cheyenne Plunket from Asbell and Kevin Thomas from Washington can be seen mastering a game of Between the Bottles.
Resources
Free to download map of Fayetteville's trail system.
Also know as NICA, this mountain biking program is open to students grades 6-12. Offers competitive mountain bike racing.
Information on new and upcoming paved and soft surface bike trails.
Numerous resources and articles discussing bike etiquette, safety, community design, and more.
Opportunity for students to join racing teams as well as sign up for mountain biking lessons and/or biking camps.
Let's Play Bikes is a free resource provided by Trailblazers + ETHIC to help parents facilitate learning to ride in a fun, simple, and low stress way.
Buddy Pegs programs teach self-confidence, resilience, independence and a connection to nature and the outdoors. All while developing and strengthening an important life skill - bike riding.
Can't find what you're looking for? Email emma.armendariz@g.fayar.net for more information.