Kingsport offering bicycle safety and fundamentals class
The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering a four-week program next month aimed at educating children on the fundamentals and safety of bicycling.
The program – called TREADZ – will take place every Thursday at 6 p.m. from January 8 through January 29 at the Kingsport Farmers Market (308 Clinchfield Street). Children ages 2 to 12 can register and the cost is $15 per participant. You will need to bring your own bicycle and helmet.
TREADZ caters to various skill levels, from beginners learning balance and coordination on balance bikes to older kids mastering advanced riding techniques. The program offers a safe and engaging environment for children to be active, to learn and to have fun bicycling.
“The TREADZ program encourages physical activity, skill development, and just a general love for biking,” said Program Administrator Jason Wilburn. “With hands-on guidance from our local instructors, the kids will quickly gain confidence while improving their overall health and well-being.”
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3LRsoFd. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then searching for “treadz” in the search bar.
The program is hosted in partnership with Reedy Creek Bicycles and Just Ride Bikes & Fitness.
For information about other programs, activities and classes offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org or call 423-224-2489.
