Did you know that MassBike offers free bike safety trainings to children grades 4 - 8? That's right, I said FREE. Each school year, MassBike teaches thousands of elementary and middle school children how to ride their bikes more safely. Since beginning our youth education outreach, we’ve brought our school-age workshops to schools in Worcester, Cambridge, Salem, Franklin, Framingham and dozens of other communities around the Commonwealth. We want your community's school to be next.

If you are interested in bringing a trainer to a school in your community, or if you have any questions, email [email protected].

Typically, the biggest obstacle to organizing these trainings is time. Kids' school days are chock full of required curriculum, and so arranging for a 45-minute bicycle safety class can sometimes be difficult. We can help the teachers or schools brainstorm ways to arrange the schedule so that it works for them.

The MassBike Safe Routes to School curriculum reviews basic maintenance (Air, Brakes, Chain & Quick Release), rules of the road, proper helmet fitting and overall visibility. Our instructors tailor the message to age-level to ensure that these critical safety lessons are most appropriate, effective and empowering. Classes are made possible through MassRIDES, a program of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation that promotes biking, walking, and transit use.