With a mission to teach every child in America to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class, All Kids Bike—a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit—is bringing its Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program to Earl Jenkins Elementary School thanks to a generous donation from Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative.
“Teaching kids to ride a bike not only benefits their physical and mental well-being but also lays the foundation for a lifelong skill and improved classroom performance,” said Lisa Weyer, executive director of the Strider Education Foundation. “Thanks to the continued support of Yamaha OAI and their commitment to getting more kids on bikes, we are creating lasting, positive change in communities by empowering children through the joy of biking.”
The ready-to-teach program includes teacher training and certification, comprehensive 8 lesson curriculum with lesson plans, games and activities, a fleet of 24 Strider balance-to-pedal bikes, pedal conversion kits, fully adjustable student helmets, an instructor bike with pedal conversion kit and helmet, two rolling storage racks, and access to a resource portal with live support for the life of the program. Earl Jenkins Elementary celebrated the introduction of the program with a kickoff event alongside Yamaha attendees.
“At Yamaha, we believe outdoor recreation begins with fundamental skills that open doors to lifelong adventure,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “Teaching children to ride a bike builds confidence and connection to outdoor activities that can grow into a lifetime of exploration and responsible recreation. Through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, we’re proud to invest in All Kids Bike which helps remove barriers to entry and ensure every child—regardless of their family’s resources—has the opportunity to experience the freedom and joy that comes with mastering two wheels. This aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance outdoor access and create the next generation of responsible outdoor enthusiasts.”
The All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program supports the development of the whole child—encouraging emotional growth, cognitive engagement, and social interaction through active, movement-based learning. By introducing biking as in-school education, the program helps build confidence, coordination, and a sense of personal achievement in young students.
At Earl Jenkins Elementary, the program is expected to positively impact approximately 100 kindergarten students each year by teaching them how to ride a bike in PE class. With equipment that has an expected lifespan of 7 to 10 years, it is estimated that up to 1,000 students will benefit from this initiative over the next decade.
“We are incredibly grateful to Yamaha for bringing the All Kids Bike Program to Earl Jenkins Elementary,” said Nancy Stoops, principal of Earl Jenkins Elementary School. “This generous donation gives our kindergarten students the chance to experience the joy, confidence, and sense of accomplishment that comes with learning how to ride a bike—many for the very first time. The impact of this opportunity will stay with them far beyond the classroom.”
Yamaha and All Kids Bike share a commitment to help children reach a key developmental milestone while gaining a skill that promotes lifelong fitness, independent transportation, and emotional well-being. Every child deserves the chance to experience the joy of two wheels—and this partnership makes that possible.