A new initiative in the community is giving all children the opportunity to ride a bike.
The Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Board have announced that they’ve teamed up with multiple partners to offer Wood Buffalo U Can Ride 2.
Wood Buffalo U Can Ride 2 provides adapted bikes to children who many not be physically capable of riding a typical bike.
“FMPSD and FMCSD have been researching and investigating the U Can Ride Project for a couple of years. The goal was to build our own sustainable “lending library” with a variety of adapted bikes to fit the multitude of special needs, which continue to grow within our community. With the collaborative efforts and passion from the physical and occupational therapists in both districts, we have succeeded in allowing our children the opportunity to experience the joy of riding a bike,” said Shannon Noble, Assistant Superintendent – Inclusive Education, Fort McMurray Public School District.
“Our plan is to grow this project to increase the number of bikes through sponsorship from individuals and groups within our community.”
This summer, about 40 bikes will be provided for grades one to 10.
Wood Buffalo U Can Ride 2 is offering a bike day on June 22 from 1-6 p.m. at Father Beauregard School, so families can try different bikes and see what suits the child’s needs.
