Fairfax County Offering Bike Riding Camp for ages 6-12

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  • June 11, 2012 at 2:02 pm #942566
    acc
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    There are also three weeks of mountain biking camps offered at Wakefield Audrey Moore Recreation Center for children ages 8-14.

    First Session: 6/25-6/29 12:30-4:00 pm
    Second Session: 7/09-7/13 12:30-4:00 pm
    Third Session: 7/23-7/27 12:30-4:00 pm

    Each session costs $219

    For more information see Fairfax County Parktakes http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

    June 11, 2012 at 2:18 pm #942573
    mstone
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    @acc 21762 wrote:

    Oak Marr Recreation Center in the Oakton area of Fairfax County is offering two weeks of Bike Riding Camp for children ages 6-12.
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    Bring a road bike or trail bike with at least 12 speeds.”

    Wow, where do you find a 12 speed road bike for a 6 year old?

    June 11, 2012 at 2:19 pm #942574
    FFX_Hinterlands
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    This sounds cool as this type of education is badly needed in our area. I really take exception to the requirement for a bike “with at least 12 speeds?” Based on a very scientific survey of my neighborhood, I would say that 5% of kids 6-12 have a bike with that many speeds. More prevalent are 1 speed or 7 speed bikes. Also, why not have the kids bring one water bottle and offer a place to refill it? I think the description is going to scare away those who may wish to take the class.

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