Teens in the Harlem area got a glimpse of LeBron James’s passion for bikes during his unexpected visit at the YMCA on Tuesday.

A handful of young people were taken aback when the three-time NBA champion showed up at the YMCA to inform them that he and Lyft, a ride-share firm, would be providing free Citi Bike memberships to area youths in the spring.

Little did the teenagers know that the Lakers star would be making an appearance. Their anticipation built as they watched a video of children riding bikes with James’s narration, and they let out a squeal of delight as he stepped in at the very end.

While playing for the Miami Heat, James has been vocal about his passion for cycling and has been seen on occasion commuting by bike to home games.

Here to take on the Knicks on Wednesday night, James reflected on his childhood as a bike-riding inner-city kid in Ohio.

“The things that bikes allowed me to do, like going to school across town with my friends, or to sports practices like football or basketball, it’s a transition to being able to do so many things that can also carry you for the rest of your life,” James continued.

The need to provide bike lanes to ensure the safety of bicyclists was another point he made.

“The safety of the children should always be the first concern, and it is crucial for the city to recognize the importance of bike lanes,” he stated. Plus, for the grownups that wish to go riding. Consequently, this is crucial.

In a blog post, Lyft—the parent company of Citi Bike—announced a partnership with James that would provide free memberships to locals aged 16 to 20. The post did not say how many memberships would be distributed.

The first year of memberships were given out to the fifty teenagers that showed up at the Harlem Y, as stated by the business.

James mentioned that he still has a couple motorcycles at his Akron residence. He’s just 100 points shy of Kobe Bryant for third place all-time in NBA scoring.

However, once he left Florida, he no longer rode to games.

I used to frequent Miami for my riding. He just said Miami. In Ohio, I did not ride a bike. You see, I call Akron home. He laughed and said, “That trip is too far.”