Why Learning to Ride a Bike in Kindergarten PE Sets Kids Up for a Lifetime of Success
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In today’s fast-paced, tech-heavy world, it’s more important than ever to give kids the tools they need for physical, emotional, and social development. One of the simplest—and most powerful—ways to do that is by teaching them how to ride a bike. And what better place to start than in kindergarten PE class?
Through the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program, thousands of schools across the country are turning bike riding into a milestone moment for every child—right where learning happens best: the classroom.
Learning to Ride in School Levels the Playing Field
Not every child has access to a bike at home. Some families can’t afford one, some don’t have a safe place to ride, and others may not have the time or ability to teach their child. By introducing bike riding in schools, we eliminate those barriers.
Every kindergartner gets a fair chance to learn, regardless of background, neighborhood, or resources.
Built-In Support: Trained Teachers + Peers
Learning to ride a bike can be intimidating. But when it happens during PE, kids are surrounded by encouraging teachers and friends who cheer them on through every wobble and every win. It becomes a shared experience—one filled with high-fives, laughter, and the confidence that comes from conquering something new.
With the All Kids Bike program, teachers are fully equipped with training and a structured curriculum designed to help every child succeed.
A Healthy Habit That Begins with Joy
Physical activity isn’t just important—it’s essential. According to the CDC, children should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, but only a small percentage do. Teaching kids to ride a bike makes movement fun, builds endurance, and encourages lifelong habits that benefit their physical and mental health.
Bike riding helps develop:
- Balance and coordination
- Core strength
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Confidence and independence
And best of all, it doesn’t feel like exercise—it feels like freedom.
Pedaling Toward Academic Success
Did you know that physical activity has a direct impact on how well kids learn? Exercise has been shown to boost focus, reduce stress, improve memory, and support brain development. Giving students the chance to move during the school day supports not just their health—but their learning.
A child who rides into the gym more focused is more likely to ride into the classroom ready to learn.
Early Skill, Lifelong Impact
Kindergarten is a golden window of development. Kids are curious, resilient, and eager to try new things. Learning to ride at this age not only takes advantage of their natural physical development—it gives them a skill they’ll carry with them forever.
For many kids, a bicycle is their very first form of transportation. It’s a symbol of freedom, independence, and possibility.
How All Kids Bike Makes It Happen
All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation, dedicated to placing learn-to-ride programs into public schools for free. Each Kindergarten PE Program includes:
- A fleet of Strider balance-to-pedal bikes
- Helmets for every child
- A teacher bike and helmet
- A full 8-lesson curriculum aligned with SHAPE standards
- Online teacher training
- Rolling storage racks for easy transport and organization
It’s a turnkey program that transforms PE class—and childhood.
Let’s give every kid the chance to ride.
When we put bikes in schools, we put confidence, health, and joy into the hands of every child. Learn more about how you can support a school in your community at AllKidsBike.org.
Because every child deserves the opportunity to ride—with freedom, with confidence, and for life.
Learn more at allkidsbike.org