Kid Trips
Kid Trips Contact: Rick Chevrie at arrkidtrips@gmail.com
You scream, I scream, we all scream for KID TRIPS!
For kids of all ages and those who are still a kid at heart ♥
Thank you for joining our Kid Trips Group. We are excited about your interest whether you are part of a group interested in hosting an event for your special group of youngsters or a grown-up big kid who is looking to volunteer your time to a worthy cause.
Under the leadership of Rick Chevrie, the Kid Trips Program is supported by volunteers who lead young riders through an off-road biking experience including lessons in mountain biking skills, etiquette, and safety. Before each ride we discuss the six basic International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Rules of the Trail and stress the significance of one's own actions on and off the trail. In addition, a volunteer trip leader demonstrates shifting, braking, and other bike handling skills. Safety is always stressed.
The goal is to give kids an opportunity to experience themselves and their surroundings in new, positive ways through exposure to the outdoors and challenging physical activities. We try to instill an appreciation and respect for the environment, and the value of teamwork. Along the way, we work to bolster their self-confidence and self-esteem by providing praise and encouragement. The children seem to enjoy the attention of the volunteers as much as the biking experience. Both kids and volunteers go home with big grins on their faces, and hopefully the kids have learned lessons in personal responsibility and achievement along with just plain fun on knobby tires.
Kid Trips supplies all the of the equipment needed for a ride. Volunteers are always needed, for we could not do this without you!
The Kid Trips volunteers will assist the young riders with helmet and bike fitting prior to the group ride. They also function as ride leaders, assisting the young riders with riding tips and instruction and ensuring they have a good experience on the trail. Other tasks we perform are setting up for the event:
- removing the bikesfrom the trailer,
- installing the front wheels,
- giving the bikes a safety check (wheels turn, brakes work, tires inflated, gears shift),
- hanging the banner,
- marking the trail,
- setting out the helmets.
- break down the bikes and pack the gear into the trailer,
- remove any trail markers
- call it a day.
The Austin Ridge Riders is a nonprofit organization and any donations are tax-deductible. Kid Trips is an activity of the Austin Ridge Riders formed to serve the Austin area community.
Our heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers and sponsors who have made this program a success!
Kid Trips - Austin Boys and Girls Club at Walnut Creek
Kid Trips will be conducting a ride for the Boys and Girls Club of Austin at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park in N. Austin on Saturday May 18, 2013. We'll meet in the main parking lot in front of the pool at 8:00 a.m. The ride starts at 9:00 a.m. Adult volunteers are welcome; just bring your mountain bike and a helmet!
Please contact Rick Chevrie (arrkidtrips@gmail.com) to volunteer or if you have any questions.
Troop 165 Kid Trips ride at Muleshoe Bend 2/23/2013
These shots are of the Boy Scouts and Ridge RIders volunteers at a Kid Trips ride. We hosted 23 scouts and 8 adult scout leaders on the fun trails at Muleshoe Bend LCRA park on Lake Travis.
Troop 165 Kid Trips ride at Muleshoe Bend 2/23/2013
These shots are of the Boy Scouts and Ridge RIders volunteers at a Kid Trips ride. We hosted 23 scouts and 8 adult scout leaders on the fun trails at Muleshoe Bend LCRA park on Lake Travis.
ARR Reimbursement Form
Please use the attached form when requesting reimsbursement for KidTrips related expenses
