Weekly Bike Ride

Volunteers are needed at the Carpenter Art Garden to ride with the children of Binghampton.

Opportunity: chaperoning weekly bike rides down the Greenline, Hampline, and Overton Park every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. 

Location: 296 Carpenter Street

Skills needed

• Knowledge of Rules of the Road – Bicycling on the Road

• Must attend a new volunteer meeting before volunteering with CAG

Schedule and Commitment 

Bike Rides are on Wednesday and Thursday after school. The schedule will change during the summer months.

• Volunteers should only commit for days they are available

• Volunteers should arrive between 2:45 pm & 3:00 pm for bike ride prep and introductions. 

• Volunteers should commit to at least two hours of participation for each ride

Equipment

• Helmets are required for all participants

• If possible, bring your own bike and helmet. We have extras if needed.

• Dress appropriately for the weather. We do not ride when it is raining.

• Bring water bottle

What to expect

• Gene Carkeet s is our Bike Shop Leader and will introduce you to the program.

• You will meet and engage with the youth in the Binghampton community. 

• The bike ride is limited to six–eight students, depending on number of volunteers available.

• Please help students put on their helmet correctly.

• Assist in checking that the student is fitted properly to the bike.

Our Goal

• Provide an opportunity for kids to have fun, be healthy, & enjoy a safe community bike ride experience.