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VIDEO: Bike Training 'Can Open Up Windows' for Special Needs Students

Parents and volunteers of Lose the Training Wheels gave their input on the fifth annual event in New Lenox.

 
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Parents and employees take on the 'Lose the Training Wheels' Event
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Parents and employees take on the 'Lose the Training Wheels' Event

The fifth annual Lose the Training Wheels 2012 event took place at the Spencer Campus gym from June 11 through 15.  

During this program, 35 students with disabilities attempted to learn how to ride a bike without aid.

Watch a comparison of the campers' riding skills on the trainer bikes Monday versus their independent, two-wheeler rides Friday: VIDEO: Special Needs Students Learn to 'Lose the Training Wheels'

Related Topics: Cycling, Lose the Training Wheels, Recreation, and Special Education

Annette Tucker

2:55 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Nice interview! I also volunteered for this event for the first time this year! It is a very rewarding experience! The joy of seeing their faces, when the accomplish their goals of riding a bicycle is priceless! And they have so much fun doing it!

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