I'd also add that you are putting yourself near the vanguard of a push to incorporate bikes into school physical education curriculums that try to emphasize life fitness in addition to sportsmanship and competition. Pickleball is succeeding. Bikes not so much - for all the reasons mentioned, plus others. Bike manufacturers, gym teachers around the world, and probably many here are rooting for you and your school to succeed.

In my line of work down the hall in the music department, an analogous struggling effort might be handbell programs (One leading manufacturer here). The initial investment is quite high, but the equipment allows people of all skill levels to work together in groups of various sizes to make beautiful music without a lot of training or particular physical attributes required.

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