Riding Camp Ages 8 -11

Intermediate/Proficient Riders: Riding Class: Ages 8-11

• We reserve the right to decline your child’s participation in this class if we feel their riding ability will endanger themselves, the group, or impedes planned group activities. If you have any doubts about your childs riding ability, please contact Mike at 720-828-5936 for consideration or consider the Early Rider / Intermediate class- you won’t have doubts after.

• Age 8-11: Based on our experience kids of different ages have different endurance levels and also different needs in terms of skills to develop. Exceptions to these age-specific groupings can be made with instructor approval. Please contact us if you have any questions; We would be happy to talk about your rider and make the best placement possible.  

Instructor: Mike Friedman- 2008 Olympian and Former professional cyclist.

2nd instructor: TBD

Intermediate Rider / Proficient Rider: Off Site Riding Class

This is a riding class.

The first day will be primarily drills to make sure we can ride as a group. Exercises and drills are then determined individually based on each indivdual level and need within the group environment. For the remainder of the week, we will ride between 7 to 12+ miles each day in a non-competitive, supportive group ride. We will explore the Louisville -South East Boulder trail networks (paved/dirt) and bike-friendly roads as we ride to planned destinations. During these rides, I will specifically point out areas that riders need to be thinking about as an active bike rider using the trail networks. They are driving a vehicle, and as such need to not only be confident bike riders but also aware of what to think about, look for, react to and be prepared for. Ridng a bicycle safely goes far beyond pedaling and riding on the trail. We cover a lot in this class while also having fun. We may visit places like Valmont Bike Park- but, valmont isn't the end all be all...threre are so many amazing trails, parks, streams, and destinations to go to. Along the way, I will address trail etiquette, rider technique, road safety, rider safety, and bicycle safety. They will learn how to change a flat, navigate controlled traffic patterns and more. Terrain will vary. Some trails will be dirt, a lot of it on paved trails through Boulder, with nothing too extreme. We go pretty far and are exposed to a variety of situations that require the students to be confident riders and become more confident throughout the week.

PREREQUISITES: In order to take part in this riding class, every student must start the week confidently able to: 

Turn/steer – be able to ride in a straight, controlled line or follow a path 

Stop – know how to stop, know when to stop, anticipate stopping so not every stop is an emergency stop 

Control speed – ability to control speed in various terrain changes or within group. Example: Safely ride downhill able to stop at end if needed

Have Stamina: Class is 3 hours a day, every day and we are active, but we aren't training for the olympics either, we ride, but we also keep it fun.

-If your child is hesitant joining in this group, but you feel they are capable, tell them not to stress.

Class Min: 5 Kids

Class Max: 15 Kids

 What KIDS should bring to camp:

• Bike -with gears in good working order. I will safety check every bike prior, but please don't come with a bike that is not working. If you have any questions on size or fit of what they currently have, please give a call. 720-828-5936

• Helmet - They will receive a helmet fit. Wearing a helmet is mandatory during this camp for any activity on the bike. I will have other helmets available.

You will receive a more comprehensive list of what to bring as the camp approaches.

For more Information / Questions:

Visit: www.Pedalingminds.org

Ph: (720) 828-5936

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