Balance Bike Club

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Spring 2025 After-School Balance Bike Club will run from May 5, 2025 through May 21, 2025 at the Norte Clubhouse!

Balance Bike Club: Beginner

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Dates: May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 2025

Times: 4:15-4:45pm

Cost: $50

Ages: recommended for 2-3 year olds

Abilities: participants need to be able to independently stand, walk, and follow basic directions.

Balance Bike Club: Let’s Roll!

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Dates: May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 2025

Times: 5:00-5:30pm

Cost: $50

Ages: recommended for 3-4 year old

Abilities: previous experience with balance biking, consistently sits on saddle when riding bike, takes big steps to support movement, beginning to demonstrate coasting (picking up feet and maintaining balance and speed)

Registration opens in January 2025!

About Balance Bike Club

Balance Bike Club is for riders ages 2–5. Norte partners with schools to deliver in-school programs and offers after-school group lessons in the spring and fall. In addition, we invite these early riders to ride on the skills tracks at Norte's Clubhouse in Traverse City and the Chain Hub in Elk Rapids during the summer.

Balance Bike Club creates a solid foundation for children to ride into Adventure Bike Club, Summer Bike Camp , and Norte’s Youth Mountain Bike Club.

Balance Bike Club is available for our youngest riders thanks to Render Construction and our supporting sponsor, Tom’s Food Markets.

In-School Balance Bike Club — This is an in-school initiative for pre-k programs that Norte operates during the school year. Norte brings the bikes, helmets, coaches, and lots of energy. Download our one-sheeter to learn more.
After-School Balance Bike Club — In the spring and fall, we host a three-week program for the Little Stars at the Clubhouse in Traverse City and the Chain Hub in Elk Rapids. Registration is required, and sessions run for 30 minutes.
Balance Bike Meet-Ups — From June through August, we host Balance Bike Club meetups for the first time riders in Traverse City and Elk Rapids. These low-key, drop-in affairs are fun for everyone. No need to bring your bike; we have plenty to lend out! From 10:30AM-11:30AM Wednesdays in Traverse City at the Norte Clubhouse and Thursdays in Elk Rapids at Rotary Park.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Norte Youth Cycling seeks passionate, positive, and dedicated individuals to join our volunteer team. As a Balance Bike Club volunteer, you will work with a small squad of young riders, focusing on motivating and mentoring them and ensuring their safety and well-being. Experience is not required. Training is provided for all Balance Bike Club volunteers.

If you are passionate about helping children stay active and learn to ride bikes—and are ready for some fun—we want to hear from you!

volunteer with balance bike club

SCHOLARSHIPS

Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, Norte is proud to provide youth scholarships to ensure that all families can participate in our programs. We encourage educators to apply for scholarships based on their expected funding needs.

Complete the In-School Balance Bike Scholarship application below.

School or Organization Name

Teacher/Participating Classroom Name

School, grant, or PTO monetary budget you expect to have.

Anticipated budget shortfall.

Select all boxes that describe your classroom.

Title I school

State-funded Pre-K

NMCAA Head Start

Supports students with disabilities

Supports students learning English as a second language

Majority of students qualify for free or reduced lunch

Children supported by foster care

In 3-5 sentences, describe your students and how this program will enrich and empower their learning.

What else should Norte and Norte supporters know about your school, your classroom, and your students?

Balance Bike Meet-Ups

Waiver, Photo Release and Contact Info!

Parent/ Guardian Name

First Name

Last Name

Rider Name(s)

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Legal Liability Waiver

Participants release Norte, volunteers, and sponsors from liability for injury, loss, or damage. Ride at your own risk. Helmets mandatory, smiles encouraged

Photo Release

I, hereby grant Norte permission to use photographs of my child, in its promotional materials, including but not limited to newsletters, website, and social media, for the purpose of furthering its nonprofit mission. I understand that these photographs may be used without compensation or acknowledgment.