PedalPower Kids

Pedaling forward, honoring history.

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when freedom finally reached enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
At Pedal Power kids, we often talk about the bike as a tool for freedom. Today, we want to honor a pioneer who rode that freedom straight to the top: Marshall “Major” Taylor.
Born just 13 years after the abolition of slavery, Major Taylor became America’s first Black world champion athlete in 1899. He didn’t just race against the clock; he raced against intense racial terror, track bans, and open hostility, winning despite it.
Juneteenth is a day to reflect on the long road to freedom, celebrate Black joy, and recognize that the ride toward true equity continues- a sentiment that PPK hopes to embody not only on this day but throughout the year.

Marshal “Major” Taylor

Week two has come and gone! We are so proud of all our riders!!! Will you be joining the fun next week?

School’s out for summer! 🌞 … And we have last-minute openings for fan-favorite Bike Adventure Camp in Severna Park next week! (9-3:30, 6/22- 6/27)

For independent riders ready to put in some miles to exciting destinations each day- sing karaoke at , create , yoga, movies, water play & more… the most fun week of the summer! Register at pedalpowerkids.com

Camps are officially off and rolling! Will we see you soon?

From adventure camp to our first week at Park () this week was the best way to kick off the summer ahead!

100 laps between the 3 of them!!! 💪 So proud of all of our late spring Learn to Ride grads. Can’t wait kick off Bike Camp Season in t-minus 11 days!!!! Are you signed up yet????

We are delighted to officially welcome Allie Dubit to PedalPower Kids as our Bike Sales Manager. Allie has been in the cycling world since she began racing mountain bikes at 12 years old. She attended the prestigious cycling school, Fort Lewis College, and spent many years as a local in Durango, Colorado. She has worked in a bike shop for 30 years, which is quite impressive for someone who is only 29! Growing up as a kid who rode, getting kids on bikes has always been a passion. She lives in Anne Arundel County with her husband (whom she met in a bike shop), 9-year-old daughter and a various menagerie of animals. "I'm so excited to finally be working with PPK and I can't wait to help our kids find the freedom and peace of riding a bike!" As our Bike Sales Manager, Allie is a valuable resource for our PPK families seeking the best bikes for their children. PedalPower Kids is an authorized woom bicycles dealer- we will size your rider, order and professionally build their bike, and deliver it locally to camp or home. Bonus- you get to support a local woman-owned run by Bike Moms! Allie is always thrilled to talk bikes with customers- you can reach her at [email protected] or 443.914.2277 x 700. In addition to Bike Sales, Coach Allie can be found at Bike Club, in-school Bike Safety Programs and as our special guest bike maintenance expert at Adventure Camps- we're so lucky to have her!

This week’s Why Wednesday: “Why We Encourage a Positive Attitude”

The first thing a rider brings to class isn’t their bike, it’s their mindset.

Showing up with a good attitude makes trying new things easier. It turns challenges into something to work through, not something to avoid. Optimism builds momentum, and that’s often what leads to those breakthrough moments.

It also shapes the group. A positive rider lifts others up, encourages their classmates, and helps create an environment where everyone feels more confident to try.

A very fond farewell to Coach Lucy- and a big congratulations on her graduation from American University! Coach Lucy has been an integral part of Team PPK since the very early days. From her first job as a bike coach to leading our DC team and managing our social media efforts, Lucy has led with heart, drive and enthusiasm. Thousands of campers have learned to ride under her care, and she’s opened up new worlds to explore for Adventure campers in DC and Severna Park. We’re sad to see you go, Lucy, but know you’ll do great things! Thank you from all of us at Team PPK!