Young Riders

AGES 6 - 8 & 9 - 11

THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A FUN AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR KIDS AGES 6-11 TO PROGRESS THEIR RIDING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF MATURE, EXPERIENCED COACHES... WHILE HAVING A TON OF FUN! WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT ESTABLISHING THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFETIME OF FUN IN THE MOUNTAINS.

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AGES

  • Suitable for children aged 6 to 11
  • There are 2 groups available based on rider age. One group for children aged 6 to 8, and on group for children aged 9 to 11. 

SKILL LEVEL

  • The program can accommodate novice to experienced riders. Children will be grouped according to their skill level when they arrive on the first day.  
  • Parents will select a skill level when they register. A description of the levels can be found here.

PROGRAM DETAILS (AGE 6-8)

  • Introduction to the fundamentals of mountain biking in a fun and exciting environment.
  • Participants will learn effective operation of their controls, proper body position and the basics of cornering.
  • Coaching will be a blend of games, drills and application of skills on single track and dirt environments.
  • By the end of the program participants will:
    • Ride confidently on simple to intermediate mountain bike trails.
    • Feel ready to progress with a solid understanding of basic safely and skills.
    • Have an appreciation for the outdoors and the many health & wellness benefits mountain biking can provide.
    • Make new friends and connections with their peers.
    • Increase their overall fitness and stamina.

IMPORTANT PREREQUISITES FOR AGES 6-8:  Participants must know how to confidently ride a pedal bike with no training wheels and be capable of riding on dirt trails. Participant's bike must have gears and front & rear hand brakes.

PROGRAM DETAILS (AGE 9-11)

  • Introduction to the fundamentals of mountain biking in new and exciting environments and continuous development of these skills.
  • While this group will be learning more advanced skills, the focus is still primarily on having fun! 
  • By the end of the program participants will:
    • Be comfortable using the front brake, dynamic body position and using trail features such and berms.
    • Be introduced to more advanced skills such as pressure control, using trail features such as rollers and picking lines on intermediate terrain.
    • Have an appreciation for the outdoors and the many health & wellness benefits mountain biking can provide.
    • Make new friends and connections with their peers.
    • Increase their overall fitness and stamina.

IMPORTANT PREREQUISITES FOR AGES 9-11: Participants must know how to confidently ride a pedal bike on basic dirt trails/single track. Participant's bike must have gears, front & rear hand brakes and dirt specific tires. Disc brakes are recommended.

    SCHEDULE

    • Both age groups are available for each set of dates listed below.
    • This program runs from Monday to Thursday.
    • Each day consists of 3 hours of coaching.
    • Ages 6-8 rides from 9am to 12pm.
    • Ages 9-12 rides from 1pm to 4pm.
    • A calendar of the schedule can be found here. 
    • New for 2024: The final day of each program will introduce riders to local bike parks located nearby. Programs taking place at Trinity Hills will explore the Montgomery Bike Park and programs taking place at Fish Creek will visit the Fish Creek Pump Track. 

      PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATIONS

      • July 2nd to July 5th - Trinity Hills
      • July 8th to 11th - Trinity Hills
      • July 15th to 18th - Fish Creek

        COST 

        • The 4 day program is 315 + GST for each participant. 

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        COACHING

        • There will be 3 coaches with each group for a maximum ratio of 6 participants per coach.
        • Our experienced coaches are PMBIA certified and have extensive experience coaching children in the Calgary area.

        To meet our awesome crew, click here.

        REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

        • A well tuned bike
        • Helmet
        • Closed toed shoes, preferably something flat like a skate shoe
        • Other protective equipment like knee pads, elbow pads and sunglasses is recommended
        • Participants must have a way to carry their own snacks and water. (e.g. backpack or bottle cage & bike bag)

        WHAT TO BRING

        • Snacks and water. (Food sharing is not allowed)
        • Warm, lightweight layers.
        • Waterproof shell / jacket.
        • Sun screen and bug spray.

          Coaches will have tools and first aid supplies to deal with with minor bike repairs & injuries.

          MEETING LOCATION 

          Trinity Hills :

          https://goo.gl/maps/3vkpcjmoyj6ymWSK9 

          There is a playground with a covered picnic area - this is where participants will be picked up and dropped off. There is parking on the side of the road immediately adjacent to the playground. 

          Fish Creek Park:

          https://goo.gl/maps/b5Yi9LvcecEWq5Zh8

          Participants will meet in Shannon Terrace parking lot. The lot is pretty small so you will see the coaches with their YYCMTB jerseys when you pull in. 

          COMMUNICATION 

          Upon registering, you will receive an email from us with more details. We use TeamSnap to communicate with parents about meeting spots, changes dues to weather and any other updates we need to get to parents before a ride. There will be instructions on how to sign up in our email. 

          QUESTIONS?

          Please feel free to get in touch. We would be happy to help you out!

          You can find our full cancellation and refund policy on our Terms and Conditions page. We require 48 hours notice before the session starts to provide a refund in the event of a cancellation. Extra notice is appreciated!

          If you are ready to register, click here!