A new program aims to get more kids behind the handlebars and in the saddle.
Nolan Riding Mountain Bike Coaching and the City of Langford are partnering to provide youth in Langford with scholarships for learn-to-mountain bike programs.
Langford, with the support from generous donations from community partners, has stepped up to provide mountain bikes, helmets, and pads for scholarship recipients who face barriers to getting involved, said company owner Patrick Nolan.
Jordie Lunn Memorial Bike Park, named after the late local legend and international mountain biking icon, is the perfect venue to introduce more young people to the sport, Nolan added.
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Langford Mayor Stew Young said the city is happy to support such a great program.
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Nolan Riding has been providing professional and expert mountain biking skills since 2014.
Applications for scholarships should be submitted to julie@nolanriding.com.
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