iCan Bike - Utica, NY

We understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying these odds is why we exist!

Program Details

iCan Bike Camp:

City/State:

Utica, NY

Hosted By:

When:

August 5th – 9th, 2019

Registration Contact:

For information or questions about this bike camp please e-mail the Kelberman Center at info@kelbermancenter.org or call 315-797-6241.

To register, please visit our online registration links or print and complete a registration form below:

Where (Click link to view map):

Accelerate Sports Complex 5241 Judd Rd. Whitesboro, NY 13492

Colleen
"When I was younger, I really wanted to ride a two wheeler. However, my parents kept telling me I wasn't ready. I tried a few times but always fell. It was really frustrating. I felt left out because my younger brother and friends could ride a bike but I couldn't. I gave up on learning to ride and was convinced that I would never be able to do it. Then last spring, my Mom came across the iCan Bike Camp online and asked me if I was interested. I immediately said yes! When I got to the camp for the first time, I was nervous. I was still not sure I would be able to ride a bike. But once I got the training bike, I felt confident. I had an amazing week at the camp! My volunteers, Dom and Trish were very supportive of me and always gave positive reinforcement. By the end of the week, I could ride a two wheeler independently. I was so excited and so was my family. Now I enjoy riding on the bike path at the park near my house. I would recommend iCan Bike to anyone with a disability because it helped me to not only ride a bike but also believe in myself!"