Benefits of the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program
Physical Health & Motor Skills Development
Builds balance, coordination, and core strength
Encourages lifelong physical activity habits early
Supports healthy weight and reduces risk of childhood obesity
Cognitive & Academic Impact
Improves focus, attention, and readiness to learn
Promotes executive functioning and decision-making
Enhances brain development through movement-based learning
Confidence & Social-Emotional Growth
Boosts self-esteem through goal achievement (learning to ride!)
Fosters independence, resilience, and pride
Encourages cooperation, sharing, and peer support in a fun setting
Long-Term Schoolwide Value
One-time investment serves incoming kindergartners for years
Easy to implement by PE teachers with provided training and curriculum
Aligned with national physical education standards
Equity & Access
Provides all students—regardless of background or ability—with the opportunity to learn a foundational life skill
Closes the gap for children who may not have access to a bike or safe place to ride at home
The All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program counteracts these statistics
and the declining physical activity and rising health risks of our youth today
The Decline in Bike Riding
Only 2% of school-aged children bike to school, compared to 50% in the 1960s.
(Source: Safe Routes to School National Partnership)
Mental Health Matters: Rising Anxiety and Depression in Children
Rates of anxiety and depression in children have significantly increased over the past decade. In the U.S., 1 in 5 children ages 3–17 now experiences a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. (Source: CDC)
Between 2016 and 2020, diagnoses of anxiety in children increased by 29% and depression increased by 27%. (Source: JAMA Pediatrics)
Children who are physically active show lower rates of anxiety and depression and report higher levels of self-esteem and emotional resilience. (Source: American Psychological Association)
The Opportunity: Biking Builds Health & Confidence
Regular cycling improves cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and mental focus in young children. (Source: American Heart Association)
Learning to ride a bike builds self-esteem, independence, and resilience—key ingredients for lifelong confidence.
Physical activity like bike riding boosts mood-regulating chemicals in the brain (dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins), which help reduce stress and anxiety.
Learning to ride builds confidence, independence, and a sense of achievement—key protective factors for mental wellness.
Outdoor movement and play have been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in young children. (Source: National Institutes of Health)
What All Kids Bike is Doing
The complex process of balancing and steering engages multiple brain regions, enhancing cognitive skills including spatial awareness and problem solving
