Teaching kids the joys of cycling skillfully
HopOn is a games-based cycling program that teaches school-aged kids across Canada the joys of cycling safely and skillfully.
Cycling PEI is pleased to be delivering HopOn in PEI as a national grassroots program that aims to make cycling accessible to everyone across Canada. The program is overseen by Cycling Canada and delivered on PEI by Cycling PEI. Learn more at hoponcanada.ca.
Upcoming HopOn Courses & Events
How it works
HopOn is to cycling kind of like swimming lessons are to swimming!
The program is designed for kids with a minimum ability of being able to cycle for 60 pedal strokes without stopping. Through HopOn’s games-based curriculum, kids will progress to being:
Able to stop'n go without foot taps;
Confident riding small ramps & bridges;
Ready for 60 minutes of cycling exercise;
Well-versed in cycling safety.
Cycling PEI's NCCP-certified HopOn Instructors deliver HopOn through three-day in-school programs for grades 3-6, running between 45-60 minutes, as well as in community settings to kids aged 6-16.
Cycling PEI is able to provide up to 16 kids’ bikes and helmets to lend to participating children.
Bring HopOn to your school or community!
Want to bring HopOn to your elementary school or community? Contact us to discuss the possibilities! Thanks to our national and community sponsors and grants, Cycling PEI strives to deliver HopOn programs at affordable, subsidized rates.
Since launching in May 2023, HopOn has partnered with the Towns of Cornwall and Kensington, and with elementary schools in Charlottetown, North Rustico and Kinkora. We'd love to come visit you next!
HopOn Instructors are members of our communities who have a passion for teaching kids new skills for active living and safe cycling.
Each instructor receives 20 hours of online and in-person training, and is vetted in accordance with Cycling PEI's Safe Sport policy.
We are always on the lookout for new HopOn instructors! We strive to build a diverse team of instructors representing all communities on PEI.
If you would like to know more about how to become a HopOn instructor, please contact us at hopon@cyclingpei.org!