In-School
Riding bikes in gym class!
A 3-day in-school event that provides bikes and helmets for grades 4-6* and helps students learn basic cycling skills and safety awareness.
To a maximum of six classes, each class receives three 45-60 minute training sessions over three days and works their way through the fun and exciting challenges of HopOn.
Our sessions take place on the school grounds and can be run on all-weather fields, grass fields, and paved areas. Most participants graduate to Skill Level 3 or higher by the end of the program.
The program is intended for students who already know how to ride a bike. However, those who are still learning will receive support from our staff and work with their teacher to quickly enhance their skills and confidence. They will be able to join the rest of their class once they feel ready.
*Students in grades 2-7 may be allowed to participate in the school program under special circumstances. However, our bike fleets are designed for children who are between 4 and 5.5 feet tall. Therefore, students outside this height range will need to provide their own properly sized bicycles in order to participate safely.
Getting Started
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Lesson Plan
Students are split into groups and are guided through our game-based curriculum to build basic cycling skills and enjoy a stimulating exercise session. They work through 3 basic concepts:
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Key Concepts Straight Line Riding - Neutral Position
- Ready Position
- Gears
- Pedaling
- Braking
Cornering - Steering
- Leaning
- Dismounting
- Bike-Body Separation
Partner Riding - 1-Hand Riding
- Front Wheel-Lift
- Riding with a partner
Popular Games - Red Light Green Light
- Bats & Cats
- Foot Down
- Obstacle Course (Features)
- Roosters & Rattlesnakes
- Tower of Power
- Zombies
- Grand Prix
- Big Teeter Totter
During online registration, all parents are invited to join our quarterly newsletter and stay updated on all local cycling opportunities. Students who demonstrate great enthusiasm and are interested in advancing to more challenging skills receive a Talent ID card, inviting them to participate in after-school programs, summer camps, and local youth clubs.
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Instructors
HopOn instructors are trained by the National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP) and undergo a background screening. Cycling BC’s HopOn program subscribes to the Coaches Association of Canada’s Responsible Coaches Movement and follows the High Five: Healthy Child Development principles to help our instructors create an engaging and effective learning environment.
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Cost Structure
Private donors, government grants, including Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI), and program fees from schools help fund our HopOn programming.
If your school is located in a district beyond our regular operating range, please get in touch with us about making a special booking (additional fees may apply).
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Financial Aid
If your school requires additional financial aid, please review these BC government grants.
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What does HopOn sound like?
Booking Calendar
| School District | Booking Availability |
|---|---|
| Lower Mainland (School District 34-45) | 🚫 No Bookings Available for SPRING 2026 |
| Vancouver Island South (School District 61-63) | ✅ Bookings Available for SPRING 2026 |
Additional Information
Questions? Please contact us!
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Making a booking
Please complete and submit a booking request form using the link to our online form below.
Cycling BC will review your requested dates. Upon approval, you will need to submit a deposit, and once payment is received, your booking will be confirmed. Additional resources will be shared with you after confirmation.1-month before your HopOn program begins
The school will be granted access to our online registration system. Participant registrations close 1 week before the program starts. The school also needs to submit a class schedule to help us ensure all students receive 2.5-3 hours of instruction. The program can accommodate a maximum of 25 students per class.If your students and staff enjoy their HopOn program, a great way to say thank you to our program sponsors is by taking a few moments to share their favourite moments in a thank you card. Cards can be mailed to our office or picked up by our instructors on day 3.
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Responsibilities
Please acknowledge your responsibilities as the school’s HopOn Champion:
- Enroll at least four classes
- Ensure adequate field space
- Send home Parent-Letter
- Ensure all students are registered online
- Welcome instructors on day 1 (one hour early)
- Ensure a school staff member is present to supervise each HopOn session
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My region isn't listed ...
If your school district is not listed in the above section, please consider these options:
- Contact Cycling BC to discuss an in-school visit, however additional travel and accommodation fees may apply.
- Apply for a HopOn Community grant and create your own after-school bike club. Includes training, basic equipment, and admin support to help you create a HopOn after-school program of your own.
- Contact Cycling BC to explore how to bring a dedicated HopOn fleet to your region next spring.
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How are schools selected?
School requests are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, with consideration for your geographic location, previous visits, and sponsor requests.
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Student Reminders
Bicycles and helmets are provided for students at no additional cost. However, we recommend that all students bring their own equipment to help ensure everyone can participate on a correctly-sized bike. Our fleets are sized for students 48-66 inches tall.
HopOn takes place rain or shine (except in extreme weather conditions), so it is recommended that students bring weather-appropriate clothing, including jackets, gloves, extra shoes, and gym clothes. In hot conditions, please ask students to bring water bottles with them to the field.
Students are expected to demonstrate excellent listening and attention skills while participating in HopOn programs.
We are excited to partner with Nolan Riding to deliver HopOn in 2026!
2026 Spring bookings on Vancouver Island South are now open!