In-School
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 stay within the safe confines of 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 designed for students who can already ride; however, those still learning will work with their teacher, with support from our staff, to fast-track their skills and confidence and join the rest of their class when they’re ready.
*Grades 2-7 can participate in the school program in unique circumstances; however, our bike fleets are only sized for children 4-5.5′ feet tall, so grades 2,3 and 7 will need to bring their bicycles.
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, and program fees from schools fund all HopOn programming. Our cost structure is designed to develop sustainable programs in each BC Games zone and offers discounted programs for all students in British Columbia.
Due to numerous factors, our in-school program fees are changing for the 2023-2024 school year. In the spirit of transparency, our real program costs are as follows:
- $2600 – Total Cost / In-School Booking
- $250 – Administration & Insurance
- $750 – Transport & Bike FleetMaintenance
- $1600 – Instructors Wages
Thanks to the support of private donors and government grants, Cycling BC can provide a $400 subsidy to all participating schools during the 2023-2024 school year. Therefore, your 3-day school visit will cost:
- $2200 – Cost to your school
- $400 Booking Deposit due within 30 days
- $1800 Balance due on Day 1
Schools will receive one invoice, including a $400 booking deposit due within 30 days, with the balance due on the first day of the program. Please note, if your school is located in a district beyond our regular operating range, please get in touch with us about making a special booking (transportation and accommodation surcharges may apply).
- $2600 – Total Cost / In-School Booking
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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 | Open schedule and choose an available date |
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| Lower Mainland (34-45) (1 Fleet) | May-June 2025 |
| Island South (61-63) (1 Fleet) | May-June 2025 |
Additional Information
Questions? Please contact us!
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Making a booking
Now that you have a date in mind, please submit a request using the form below. Upon review, Cycling BC will send you an email response indicating your provisional dates and the required deposit, due in 30 days. Upon payment, your event will be confirmed and additional resources will be shared with you, including a Parent-Letter to be sent home.
One month before our visit, Cycling BC will send a reminder email and follow up via telephone one week prior. Champions are granted access to the online registration system and can run a report of who has registered online. We recommend that students are told registrations close 1 week before our visit to ensure timeliness, although registration stays open until the 2nd day of the program. The school champion also needs to submit a class schedule to help us ensure all students receive 2.5-3 hours of instruction and that only 25 students at a time participate in the program.
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 head office or picked up by our instructors on day 3.
Due to the strong demand for our program, Cycling BC suggests schools consider booking every 2nd year.
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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 an HopOn Community grant and create your own after-school bike club. Includes training, basic equipment, and admin support to help you offer a 3-6 program.
- 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.
Spring visits are confirmed each autumn after budget approvals by Cycling BC’s board of directors.
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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. Therefore we request students beyond this height range bring their own equipment.
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.
For safety purposes, students are expected to exhibit excellent listening and attention skills when participating in HopOn programs.
We are excited to partner with Nolan Riding in 2025!
2025 Spring bookings are now open!