Kindergartners learn to bike on new wheels at Chicago elementary school
Mar 30, 2026
Students at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood received a fleet of 24 bikes on Monday.For some of the students, it was their first time on a bike at all.“I was a little nervous because it was my first time,” said kindergartener Monsé Maldonado. “I thought I
was gonna drop myself, but I didn't. It turned out good.”Attorneys from the law firm Motorcycle Safety Lawyers helped raise the money for the nonprofit All Kids Bike, which donated the equipment. The law firm says they work with underprivileged schools who have the space to teach a bike education program. The school will also receive a curriculum to teach kids how to ride.The kids will first learn using the balance bike method. They’ll focus on balance and steering first without using the pedals.
From left: Benjamin Mireles, Marcelo Ruiz, Monsé Maldonado, Noah Vega, Ariana Solis and Brandon Pettis learn bicycle skills and safety tips Monday from the All Kids Bike program at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Students learn bicycle skills and safety tips from the All Kids Bike program Monday at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Students learn bicycle skills and safety tips from the All Kids Bike program Monday at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Ald. Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14th) and Director of Motorcycle Safety Larry “Bear” Stotts (right) speak to students Monday at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Students learn bicycle skills and safety tips Monday from the All Kids Bike program at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Students learn bicycle skills and safety tips from the All Kids Bike program Monday at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Dean of Students Moises Jimenez speaks to students Monday at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Students learn bicycle skills and safety tips from the All Kids Bike program Monday at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Gage Park.Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
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