Wheels Up! How I Brought Cycling to My School (And How You Can Too)

Send us Fan MailHelmets on PE Nation!In this episode we explore how to create a bike program for PE classes. Learning to ride bikes in PE class gives students both essential physical skills and valuable road safety knowledge while creating memorable experiences.• Started with a one-day professional development course on biking for PE teachers• District offered a bike trailer program with bikes and scooters for schools• Created obstacle courses teaching road safety, signals, and proper crossing techniques• Students learned through both structured activities and free riding time• Used hairnets under helmets to address hygiene concerns• When district funding ended, began planning a DIY approach through donations• Storage remains the biggest challenge - considering outdoor shed options• Looking into grants, PTO funding, and police department helmet programs• Applies to any PE activity: "If you dream it, build it, make it work, make it happen"Let's ride,DaveLink to article with the "Biking Tree" picture!Join my Substack newsletter, where I share PE tips, games and strategies.***New FREE Video Course!!!***Beg, Borrow, Build and Steal ebook with links, Free game PDFs and my personal grant writing files: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beg-Borrow-Build-and-Steal-Equipment-13063549Become a guest on the show: podcast signup formFREE E-Book on setting up your PE programMy website: https://www.supersizedphysed.comGet my book: High Fives and Empowering Lives: A Physical Educator’s Quest for ExcellencePaperback or download: HEREAmazon Ebook: HERESupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE