There are programs at Camp Hope, Goffle Brook Park, and Weasel Brook Park.  To learn more, visit passaiccountyrec.org. 

Passaic County is proud to partner with EZ Ride to celebrate World Bicycle Day with a fun and educational event on Saturday, August 29 at Goffle Brook Park.  This family-friendly program features a 10 AM “Learn to Ride” session for children ages 6+ focused on building confidence through balance, pedaling, and safe bike handling, followed by an 11:30 AM Bike Safety Talk, skills course, and guided park ride for ages 8+.  Participants will learn essential riding techniques, safety practices, and New Jersey traffic rules before putting their skills into action on a group ride through the scenic paths of the park.  This event is a great opportunity for young riders to gain confidence, improve safety awareness, and enjoy the outdoors on two wheels.

10:00 AM: Learn to Ride

Participants ages 6+ will learn:

• Proper helmet fitting
• Balancing on their bicycle
• When comfortable: pedaling
• Starting and stopping their bike

A parent/guardian helper is required for each child that participates. All participants must wear a helmet and bring a bike with pumped-up tires. We please ask parents to remove pedals and training wheels in advance. Parents are recommended to watch this video with their child the night before our activity:

11:30 AM: Bike Safety Talk, Bike Skills Course, and Park Ride

Children ages 8 and up will learn how to properly ride their bike on public streets including:

• Starting, stopping, scanning, & hand signals
• Turning
• Proper helmet fitting
• Pre-ride safety check
• Bike handling
• Safe riding tips
• NJ Traffic Laws 

All kids will be able to participate in a fun bike course followed by a group ride around the park paths to practice what they've learned.  Child must be able to ride on their own without support for this activity.  All participants must wear a helmet and bring a bike with pumped-up tires.