Read up on the latest PedalPower Kids media coverage
RACHEL VARN, THE BIKE WHISPERER OF SEVERNA PARK
Whenever you need a little pick-me-up, go visit the Instagram or Facebook page for Rachel Varn’s PedalPower Kids. You’ll find hundreds of photos of kids, from tiny preschoolers to early teens, grinning at the camera from the seat of the bikes they’ve just learned to ride.
GIVING POWER TO KIDS TO PEDAL – EXPLORING NEW FREEDOMS
Most of us can remember the first time we rode a bike, many of us can remember it vividly. It’s one of those significant milestones of early childhood that often becomes family lore as well- i.e., “that time Dad pushed Jane down the hill.”
On a sunny, breezy spring day, a group of children, 4 to 7 years old, sit on their bikes, helmets and gloves on, ready to start their biking lesson. Their moms, standing nearby, watch them closely, feeling proud that their little ones are learning how to ride.
HOW A SEVERNA PARK MOM MADE A CAREER OF TEACHING KIDS TO RIDE BIKES
Every “now I can” moment — when students who have mastered balance, gliding and pedaling ride on their own for the first time — is exciting, says Varn, a 36-year-old Severna Park resident. And it sends a kid’s confidence soaring.
PEDALPOWER KIDS: BUILDING CONFIDENT AND SAFE CYCLISTS
On this episode of the Shift Up podcast, Bike Shop Girl owner, and podcast host Arleigh Greenwald sits down with Rachel Varn to talk about building confident and safe cyclists.
MACKID REVIEW: PEDALPOWER KIDS: RIDE LIKE A SUPERHERO!
Enter Rachel Varn: "The Bike Whisperer". You guys, she's the REAL deal. She rolled up in her van that was stockpiled with various size bikes. Rachel might as well have been wearing a superhero cape because my self-proclaimed 'ladies' man' was all heart-eyes for her as soon as she got out. But then...and this is important: she got out the bike gloves.
PEDAL POWER KIDS - AROUND THE BLOCK IN ANNAPOLIS - EPISODE 4
We are super excited about this weeks episode of Around The Block in Annapolis! We interview Rachel with Pedal Power Kids, and amazing company that teaches kids to ride bikes. After our oldest (Leo, 5) was having confidence issues trying to get rid of training wheels.
Gavin Buckley dazzled voters with his joie de vivre and his accent and his big ideas during the election. He’s talked about putting bike lanes downtown since at least 2015. He wanted to install a trolley on Main Street — he’s tabling that idea for now.
PedalPower Kids' Rachel Varn, center, works with sisters Olivia McKeown, left, 4, and Nora McKeown, 2, of Annapolis and Olivia Brown, right, 6, of Annapolis during Annapolis Bike Day in Annapolis on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
After a successful first spring and summer, PedalPower Kids held a ribbon cutting through the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its opening. Under the direction of Rachel Varn (seen here doing the honors of cutting), PedalPower Kids offers instruction for children of all ages and skill levels.
RISE FOR AUTISM'S ICAN! SHINE BIKE CAMP SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
With Korin and Newborn were first-timers Rachel Varn, a Severna Park resident who’s started a business called Pedal Power Kids, and county bike patrol officer Dominic Scali.
At PedalPower Kids, getting more kids on bikes starts with providing high-quality, professional, encouraging instruction that builds confidence and trust.
We asked our summer team what they think makes an ideal PedalPower Kids coach and we loved their answers. 💚
There’s a lot more to being a PPK coach than teaching kids to ride a bike. It’s about patience, energy, curiosity, flexibility, teamwork, relentless optimism, and most importantly, believing in and caring about each and every one of our riders.
Swipe through to hear what our team had to say. 👇
Think you’d be a great fit for PPK? We’re hiring for the school year! We’re looking for both Lead Coaches (educators, experience w/ kids & bikes) and Assistant Coaches (entry-level) for school day, afterschool and weekend work in Annapolis, Baltimore and DC.
Apply through the link in our bio and tag someone who would make a great coach. 🚲
#PedalPowerKids #PPKCoach #NowHiring #KidsBike #BikeCoach
There’s a moment in every kid’s bike journey when it just clicks.
They wobble.
They try again.
They get frustrated.
They keep going.
And then suddenly, they’re riding.
It’s one of those little childhood moments that feels a lot bigger than a bike ride, because they’re not just learning how to ride. They’re learning that they can try something hard, stick with it, and figure it out.
That’s what makes teaching kids to ride so special. 💚
What was your child’s “it clicked!” moment? Tell us in the comments! 👇
Ready for your child’s turn? Our late fall Learn to Ride classes are registering now- starting the week of October 12.
Register through the link in our bio.
#PedalPowerKids #LearnToRide #KidsWhoRide #BikeKids #BikeConfidence
Yesterday was a BIG day for PedalPower Kids! 🚲💚
We spent the day at Eastport on the Move with Eastport Elementary School and DC Family Bike Fest, and we had such an amazing time at both!
From getting kids moving in Eastport to celebrating bikes and community in DC, we loved being part of two events that brought families together and got kids excited about being active on two wheels. 💙
A huge thank you to everyone who invited us to be part of their events, we had so much fun!
Want PedalPower Kids at your next event? We’d love to join you!
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Meet the team behind the bikes! 🚲💚
You see the bikes, the programs, and the big riding moments, but there’s a whole team behind the scenes keeping it all rolling.
From the vision that started it all, to operations, programs, staff, marketing, bikes, and all the little details in between, meet the people working to make PPK happen.
We’re excited to introduce you to the team that helps keep the wheels turning! 💙💚
#PedalPowerKids #MeetTheTeam #BehindTheScenes #LearnToRide #BikeKids
🍂 Late fall riding starts here! 🚲
Our newest Learn to Ride classes are officially open for registration!
Whether your rider is working toward those first independent pedals or building confidence and control on two wheels, our Learn to Ride classes are designed to meet riders where they are and help them keep progressing in a fun, encouraging environment.
📍 St Martin's Lutheran Church School
📍 Millersville — three class options
All classes are 5-week sessions, with bikes provided. 🙌
Ready to make this the season they learn to ride? Swipe to see the full schedule, then head to the link in our bio to register!
#PedalPowerKids #LearnToRide #BikeKids #KidsWhoRide #AnnapolisMD #MillersvilleMD #MarylandKids #BikeSkills
🚲 WE’RE HIRING! 💚
Love bikes? Love working with kids? Love being part of a team that helps kids build confidence on and off the bike?
PedalPower Kids is hiring instructors for our 2026–2027 school year!
We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and encouraging instructors to join our team for:
📚 School Programs
Weekday availability during school hours
🌟 Afterschool + Weekend Programs
Weekday afternoon + weekend availability
No professional cycling experience required, we’ll provide the training! We’re looking for people who are energetic, patient, responsible, and excited to help kids learn.
Ready to ride with us?
Apply today! Link in bio 🔗
