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.
Couldn’t make our St. Martin’s Learn to Ride class because of Labor Day plans? We’ve got good news! 🚲💙
We’re moving the start date back one week! Our St Martin's Learn to Ride program in Annapolis will now begin September 14.
That means there’s still time to get your rider signed up and ready to learn, build confidence, and have fun on two wheels!
📅 New start date: September 14
📍 St Martin's Lutheran School | Annapolis, MD
Ready to ride? Register through the link in our bio!
#LearnToRide #PedalPowerKids #MoreKidsOnBikes #StMartinsAnnapolis #AnnapolisKids
🚲🎉 We’re heading to the DC Family Bike Fest!
Join PedalPower Kids + Woom Bikes on Sunday, September 20 at Alethia Tanner Park for a super fun, bike-filled day for the whole family!
Come ride, play, explore, and connect with other DC families who love getting kids on bikes. We’ll be there with activities and plenty of bike fun. We’d love to see you there! 💙
📍 Alethia Tanner Park
📅 Sunday, September 20
🚲 Presented in partnership with Woom Bikes
Ready to join us? RSVP through the link in our bio! 🔗
#DCFamilyBikeFest #DCFamily #DCKids #KidsOnBikes #MoreKidsOnBikes #PedalPowerKids #WoomBikes
BALTIMORE, WE’RE BACK! 🚲💙
We’re SO excited to bring Learn to Ride back to Baltimore this fall! 🎉
Join us at School of the Cathedral for six weeks of building balance, confidence, bike skills, and getting those pedals moving!
📍 School of the Cathedral
📅 Tuesdays, Sept. 15–Oct. 20
⏰ 4:30–5:20 PM
Baltimore families, we want to see you out there!
Spots are open now. Register through the link in our bio! 🚲
#BaltimoreKids #BaltimoreFamilies #LearnToRide #KidsOnBikes #MoreKidsOnBikes #PedalPowerKids
Learning to ride is about so much more than just learning how to pedal. 🚲
It’s about building balance, confidence, coordination, independence, and the courage to keep trying when something feels hard. 💙
And the best part? Our fall classes start next week!
If your child is ready to get started, there’s still time to register. Head to the link in our bio to find a class and get them riding this fall! 🚲
#PedalPowerKids #LearnToRide #MoreKidsOnBikes #KidsBikes #BikeSkills
Is your little one ready to start their bike journey? 🚲💙
A balance bike is a great first step toward learning to ride, helping little riders build balance, coordination, steering, and confidence before they add pedals!
Our Balance & Pedal Class is designed for young beginner riders, using play, games, and hands-on practice to make learning fun and confidence-building. ✨
Ready to get those little wheels moving? Sign up through the link in our bio! 🚲
#PedalPowerKids #BalanceBike #ToddlerActivities #LearnToRide #KidsBikes
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE BACK! 🚲
Looking for a little extra one-on-one support? Our private bike lessons are back in Baltimore + Annapolis + Millersville
With personalized instruction and focused attention, private lessons are a great way to help your child build confidence and reach their riding goals.
Limited availability — book your lesson now!
🔗 Link in bio
#learntoride #bikelessons #morekidsonbikes #baltimorekids #annapoliskids
