Learn To Bike Safely In Class To Be Held This Fall In Ridgewood

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If your child wants to learn to ride a bike without training wheels, register them for the Learn to Ride class or Safe Bike Skills course on Oct. 15 in Ridgewood, an event flyer said.

Emphasizing a "balance first" approach, instructors will teach Learn to Ride kids ages 5 and up to sit on a pedal-less bike, and will add pedals later, when they are ready.

Children in grades 3 through 11 will learn signaling, scanning, and turning; and practice drills with a "fun and safe course," the flyer said.

Learn to Ride Session 1 is from 9 to 10 a.m., and Session 2 is from noon to 1 p.m. The Safe Bike Skills Course is from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Both the class and the course will be at the Graydon Pool parking lot.

Cost is $15 for residents and $30 for non-residents. Space is limited.

Children must wear a helmet and bring bike with fully inflated tires, and are encouraged to bring reflective clothes and sneakers. At least one parent must attend with child.

Register at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass and sign up for only one session by Oct. 7. Contact Ridgewood Parks & Recreation at 201-670-5560 with any questions.