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Cycling Without Age – Introduction to Community & Kick-Off Events

Not everyone has heard about “Cycling Without Age” but we’re working on it! For a successful program, you will want to introduce the program to as many people associated with your organization and the community as possible. And then after all your hard work, you will want to celebrate with a kick-off event!

Community Introduction

Consider an introduction as the program is developing to gain support and create awareness. Here are some ideas to guide your planning of this special event:

Create a Welcoming Setting

  • Wi-Fi
  • Projector and screen
  • Seating for 15-50
  • Beverages/refreshments as the budget allows

Consider Topics to Cover

  • What is CWA?
  • History of CWA
  • How CWA will impact the community
  • Who can get involved?
  • Q&A

Plan Activities

  • 20-30 minute presentation (Bike Fed, CWA chapter host, financial supporters, passenger/family)
  • 1 hour for rides

Create the guest invitation list

  • Potential funders
  • Future pilots
  • Civic groups
  • Passengers
  • Staff at facility
  • Neighbors
  • Local businesses
  • Organizations in supporting industries
  • Local elected officials
  • Media

What is a Customary Timeframe?

1.5 – 2 hours

What you should have completed first?

  • Steering committee/team
  • Non-profit affiliation
  • Facility/venue with interest


Program Kick-Off Events

Consider a kickoff event after the trishaws are delivered and the first group of pilots have been trained to celebrate creation of your program. Here are some ideas to guide your planning of this special event:

Provide a Welcoming Setting

  • Wi-Fi
  • Projector and screen
  • Seating for 15-50
  • Beverages
  • Cake
  • Ribbon to cut
  • Background for photo opportunity

Consider Topics to Cover

  • Brief explanation about CWA
  • Appreciation of funders and organizers
  • What’s next
  • Community fun
  • Volunteer pilot training
  • How to schedule a ride
  • How to fund to sustain

Plan Activities

  • 20-30 minute presentation
  • Opportunity to see the trishaw
  • Short rides
  • What would you do with the trishaw?

Create the Guest Invitation List

  • Potential funders
  • Future pilots
  • Civic groups
  • Passengers
  • Staff at facility
  • Neighbors
  • Local businesses
  • Organizations in supporting industries
  • Local elected officials
  • Media

What is a customary timeframe?

1.5 – 2 hours

What you should have completed first?

  • Trishaw on-site
  • Pilots trained
  • Family/passenger story

Thanks for reviewing all the information on “Getting Started.” We invite you to read the next section on “Trishaws.”