Clipped In for Life is excited to introduce Grip Academy: an after school youth cycling program for kids in 8th grade and under to learn to ride and progress their bike skills.
Currently, there are few pathways for kids to be regularly involved in cycling and progress their skills in a community-building setting. Clipped In for Life is redefining the learn-to-ride process with Grip Academy, rewarding deliberate skill progression with colored grips inspired by the martial arts belt system. Grip Academy pushes beyond basic bike handling skills to engage kids in a lifelong activity that boosts physical and mental health, reinforces valuable life skills, and builds community.
The Grip Academy Fall 2024 pilot session will serve White and Yellow grips, progressing to Orange and Green grips by the end of the session. Class offerings will expand to Green, Blue, and Purple grips in Spring of 2025.
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Grip Academy features three sessions in the spring, summer and fall.
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Register for a Grip Academy membership to attend classes.
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Community partnerships will help us build a sustainable program that keeps kids involved in cycling.
Learn MoreGrip Academy classes are held outdoors at Lew Howard Park in Folsom, off of Folsom-Auburn Rd. Parking is free!
Lew Howard Park
7150 Baldwin Dam Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
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