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Kids MTB Clinic (ages 6-10) and Youth MTB Clinic (ages 11-14)
March 19, 2022
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on May 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on July 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on August 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on October 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on November 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on May 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on July 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on August 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on October 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on November 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Child must have their own bike in good working order and a properly fitting helmet. Please note: if the child’s helmet does not fit properly (ie, too small or big, broken straps, etc.) they will not be able to participate. Helmet fitting information is readily available online. A parent or guardian must be present in the area and must be on the trail on a bike for trail riding portion of the program (about the last 30 minutes).
Skills will be learned primarily through fun activities and games instead of “teaching”. Emphasis will be on having fun, safety and being a respectful, courteous trail user.
Kids MTB Clinic (ages 6-10), 1-2:30pm
To get the most from this program, the child should already be able to
- Put on own helmet
- Ride without training wheels
- Ride in a straight line on a field or paved area
- Operate brakes on his/her bike
Skills covered in this program may include
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- Body position for balance
- Using brakes for control and special situations
- Using gears (if bike has them)
- Sighting on the trail
Youth MTB Clinic (ages 11-14), 2:30-4pm
For children with limited or no trail riding experience. Children ages 12 and up may also participate in the adult Beginner 1 Clinic with an adult.
To get the most from this program, child should already be able to
- Put on own helmet correctly
- Ride in a straight line
- Operate brakes
- Operate gears (if bike has them)
Skills covered in this program may include
- Body position for balance
- Sighting on the trail
- Gearing
- Braking
- Pedaling efficiency
- Navigating small obstacles
- About 1.5 hours
Cost: $39 per child. Greenway members receive 20% discount.
Registration: For clinics occurring May-August, registration will open April 15. For clinics occurring September-December, registration will open August. 15.
A parent or guardian must be present in the area and must be on the trail on a bike for trail riding portion of the program (about the last 30 minutes).
Minimum number of participants = 3, Maximum = 6.
Register for Kids MTB May 14
Register for Kids MTB July 16
Register for Kids MTB August 13
Register for Youth MTB May 14
Register for Youth MTB July 16
Register for Youth MTB August 13
Registration for May 14, July 16 and August 13 will open April 15. Registration for October 16 and November 19 will open August 15.
*Only Kids MTB is offered on the Oct. 16 date.