The answer to this question depends upon your goal for the session. Sometimes, participants are comprised of several teams from one department. In these cases, our clients tend to like to preset the teams so that people can interact with people they don’t work with on a regular basis. Other times, groups are comprised of a single team or department and randomly assigning teams works fine.

We can randomize small groups on the spot, but for groups larger than 20 people, we recommend you form the teams ahead of time. If you are preselecting the teams, we suggest you disseminate this information to the participants either at the program or prior to the event. We do not recommend reading off of a list at the beginning of the program.

A typical program runs 2.5-3 hours. Half-hour flexibility is easy in either direction. The program can be shortened to a minimum run time of 1.5 hours. For groups of 25 or fewer participants, we recommend no more than 2 hours.

It takes one hour to unpack and set-up 8 bikes. 9-20 bikes require 2 hours. 21-50 bikes require 3 hours. Each bike is unboxed, the wrapping is removed, and all parts are inspected by a bike tech for easy assembly. Note that this is noisy and messy- an air compressor is used to inflate the tires and there is a lot of packing material. Therefore, this cannot be done in the back of a room while a meeting is taking place in the front of the room.

This is possible if the room is very close and carts are available. Also, there needs to be a long enough break that gives us the time to move all the training materials and bike parts. Minimum half-hour break is required, but this could vary based on the group size.

The ideal set up is one 60” round table with linens and chairs for each team. Three 8’ rectangular tables for program supplies and bike parts are needed at the front of the room (for up to 20 bikes). Also, a screen, projector, sound system and microphone (for groups larger than 30) are needed. Please request large trash cans be placed in each corner of the room.

We have partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the country. Team Builders Plus will make the arrangements to bring the kids to the program. We will make sure that the charity has a way of transporting the kids to and from the event and a way to get the bikes home.

You can pick the charity and we will coordinate the logistics for you.

Yes. Depending on the severity of Covid in the region where the program is taking place, some charities are not sending kids to the program as a matter of safety precautions. They will send a representative instead. Team Builders Plus can not control this decision and the charity’s decision and protocol may change at any time.

The bikes come directly from the Kent factory. We get the most gender-neutral bikes possible.

No. We usually do not know how many boys and girls are coming, and this can change based on attendance that day.

Each organization has its own method, but common methods involve most community service performed, excellent or improved achievement in school, attendance, and positive attitude.

We recommend having a small room for the kids to gather on their arrival. This minimizes the chances of people seeing the kids if they step out to use the restroom or make a call. You may choose to provide a snack if you wish.

The bike chain is already assembled onto the bike frame so there is no grease or dirt from the bikes. We will be using art supplies on the tables, so there will be trash on the tables at the end of the event.

In theory, yes, but we don’t recommend it. Be sure to account for the weather and have a back-up plan. However, please keep in mind there are small screws involved in the process and these can easily get lost in the grass. There is also a lot of paperwork and balloons involved that can get lost on windy days.

Since people are using tools to assemble the bikes and children will be present, we do not recommend any form of alcohol being consumed during the activity.

We have a bike tech at each program to inspect the bikes for safety and help if needed during the building

We typically have all our supplies removed from the room within a half hour of the end of the program. Larger group sizes may require more time.