“. . . learning to ride a bike is not the only benefit.  These children have been left out of many programs and often see themselves as not being able to learn.  The connection between the volunteer and child is one that cannot be written about in words.  There is a special bond that is created as the confidence grows day by day.  The children become more confident in themselves, believe that they can learn to do other things, start to become more independent, feel they can ride with others helping them socially, and of course-exercise!”