Spring Youth

MTB Programs

2024

Spring Youth Mountain Bike Season

April 1st - May 14th, 2024

The spring season is 7 weeks long.

Open to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Open to all ability levels.

Sessions run Monday - Thursday evenings, and Friday mornings.

Our youth mountain bike programs are guided by three pillars: confidence, connection, community. Students develop confidence by acquiring tools to overcome obstacles on and off the bike while surrounded by a supportive community of peers and mentors. Spending time in nature allows children to create meaningful connections with one another and their surroundings.

Riders of all ability levels, who have a desire to build skills, confidence, community, and connection to nature are welcome!

  • New riders to the sport have very little experience riding mountain bikes on off-road trails.

  • Beginner riders are eager to learn all mountain bike skills fundamentals and focus on developing confidence on the bike. 

  • Intermediate riders should be proficient in using both front and rear brake, shifting efficiently, and descending out of the saddle with parallel pedals.

  • Advanced riders should be comfortable using front and rear brakes, descending out of the saddle with level pedals, and be able to comfortably/confidently navigate intermediate single track with some fitness.

*A minimum of 5 riders required to fulfill groups. Group size is limited to 8 riders.

Each child is responsible for their own equipment, including a correctly sized mountain bike in good working order and  properly fitting helmet.

What to Bring

  1. A properly functioning mountain bike. This is critical! Stop into a bike shop before your lesson to make sure that everything is properly adjusted and working.

  2. A good-fitting helmet with a safety rating certified for mountain biking. The helmet should be free of any dents, cracks, or defects. It is recommended that helmets are replaced every 2 years.

  3. Close toed athletic shoes or mountain-bike specific shoes.

  4. A pack containing the following items:

    • Clothing appropriate for the weather : warm layers, rain jacket, light breathable clothing,

    • Water,

    • Snacks,

    • Bike gloves,

    • Sunglasses,

    • Sunscreen,

    • A tube that fits your tire, tire levers, and a mini pump. A quick-link that fits your chain is also a good idea.

    • Excitement to learn!

If you have any questions about your equipment, please contact us.