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Join the Hop On Program
Growing the Next Generation of Riders

Calling all cycling clubs! Whether your organization is well established or just getting started, there has never been a better time to get involved with Hop On, Velo NB and Cycling Canada’s national program that introduces kids to the joy, confidence, and freedom of riding bikes.

Why Hop On?

Hop On provides clubs with a ready‑to‑run curriculum that teaches essential cycling skills in a fun, safe, progressive, and inclusive environment. The program is designed to help clubs:

  • Attract new youth riders and expand their community footprint
  • Offer structured, confidence‑building activities for all skill levels
  • Develop future athletes, lifelong riders, and volunteers
  • Strengthen coaching capacity through Hop On training and resources
  • Deliver consistent, high‑quality programming backed by a national framework

Whether your club is focused on recreation, racing, pathway development, or simply building a strong local riding community, Hop On fits seamlessly with any club model.

Perfect for Clubs of All Sizes

Hop On works equally well for clubs with established youth programs and those looking to launch their first one. Even clubs without a long history in youth development can easily adopt the program thanks to:

  • Turn‑key lesson plans
  • Built‑in coaching support
  • Age‑appropriate progressions
  • Safe, skills‑based session design
  • Access to training, equipment guidance, and ongoing mentorship

If you want to introduce cycling to more young people in your community, Hop On gives you the tools to do it with confidence.

What Participating Clubs Receive

  • Access to Hop On’s full suite of skill‑based lesson plans
  • Marketing and communication tools to help attract participants
  • Coach training opportunities through Velo NB and Cycling Canada
  • Admin and technical Support from Velo NB
  • A nationally recognized program that families trust

Be a Part of Something Bigger

Hop On is growing across the country—and we want your club to be part of that momentum. By joining the program, your club helps create more opportunities for kids to learn to ride, stay active, and discover a lifelong love of cycling.

Get Involved Today

If your club is ready to start a new youth program or enhance the one you already have, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and start your Instructor Training: Hop On Page
Have questions? Contact us: hopon@velonb.ca

Let’s work together to bring more kids onto bikes, into clubs, and into the cycling community. Join Hop On and help shape the next generation of Canadian riders.

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