This youth (ages 9-14yrs) course runs for 2x Sunday mornings from 10:00am - 12:00pm in Elkwater, AB.
This course is for youth ages 9-14 yrs who already have some experience with mountain biking and are comfortable on gravel paths and green singletrack. We’ll be exploring the green and easy blue trails around Elkwater while learning essential skills and mountain bike safety.
Youth must have a mountain bike in great working order with gears and hand brakes! A properly fitted bike helmet and bike gloves are required.
Skills we’ll practice:
How to set up and check your bike
Intro to descending
Intro to climbing
Intro to braking
Intro to cornering
Ratio: 6 riders per instructor
Minimum recommended fitness levels (see Fitness & Skills Ratings page HERE)
Skill - 1 to 2
Fitness - 1 to 2