Getting Kids On Bikes Track Cycling Program
Connie Paraskevin, The LA84 Foundation and The Home Depot Center teamed up in 2005 to establish the track program and continued every year since, to introduce kids to the Olympic sport of cycling and to get more kids on a bike.
"The LA84 Foundation's Connie Cycling Program is lead by Olympian and world champion Connie Paraskevin. With her extraordinary skills and enthusiasm for her sport she is able to take beginners to competitive level very quickly." Anita DeFrantz, President LA84 Foundation, International Olympic Committee Board Member, USOC Board Member The LA84 Foundation Connie Cycling Program is a multi-stage program providing young athletes age 7-18, an opportunity for a successful start in cycling. Start Line beginner classes are free, as is the use of bike and helmet. The program is structured so that a beginning cyclist may move forward to higher levels if he or she chooses. Besides the on-bike skills, coaches integrate off-bike exercises, activities, and games, to enrich the program and help athletes learn. Olympian values of excellence, friendship, and respect are made meaningful through activities within the program. "One of the most unique aspects of our program is that we provide opportunity for kids to meet and interact with Olympic, world champion, and paralympic athletes - even ride side-by-side these champions. The Olympians share their experiences; their greatest triumph and most agonizing defeats. I believe these moments shared and lessons learned are invaluable. Kids begin to discover the champion within themselves -- the courage and confidence to go after whatever they want in life." Connie The Start Line introductory class is where it all begins. The desire to race is not necessary - just the desire to have fun and experience the thrill of cycling in a world class indoor cycling stadium. The Peloton is where the ride continues. After the Start Line classes, participants who wish to continue riding with Connie Cycling join the Peloton program, an on-going pathway to higher levels of cycling. Start cycling with us today! | What is the LA84 track program?
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