Bikes and Teambuilding - Emotion is the Key with our Life Cycles Program

What Do Bikes Have to Do with Business?

• Why build bikes for children?
• Why the big surprise?

These are some of the common questions we hear during the planning phase of our Life Cycles™ bike and team building program. The answer can be summed up in one word: emotion.

The Power of Emotion in Learning

• People learn best when emotion is present.
• Emotion makes participants more receptive to feedback.
• It encourages self-examination and open dialogue with co‑workers.

The Connection: Everyone Remembers Their First Bike

• A bike carries intrinsic value and nostalgia.
• Participants instantly connect to the product being built.
• This emotional link mirrors the connection between everyday work and the value delivered to customers.
• When children enter the room to receive the bikes, the product-to-market experience is complete—and the learning is abundant.

Beyond the Bike: Lessons of the Process

Once participants have built, customized, and delivered the bikes, the focus shifts:

• Communication: Reflecting on how clearly and effectively they shared ideas.
• Collaboration: Recognizing the importance of teamwork in achieving goals.
• Commitment: Assessing their level of dedication and attention to detail.
• Appreciation: Developing a deeper respect for their team, company, and customers.

With hearts open and endorphins pumping, participants discover new connections to their work and the people they serve.

A Real-Life Experience, Not Smoke and Mirrors

This is not a gimmick. It is a real-life experience that transforms a team building program into a profound and lasting encounter. Unlike any other team building activity, the Life Cycles™ program delivers—combining emotion, purpose, and practical lessons in a way that sticks.