Mountain Bike Development Program

Youth Mountain Biking Program

5 consecutive Sundays. May 29th, June 5th, June 12th, June 19th, June 26th, (Rain Date: TBD)

Rates

Youth (8-14): $490

Duration

9:30 AM - 4 PM

Daily Schedule

9:30 - 10:15 Drop off, gear safety check & games/drills
10:15 - 12:00ish Riding and coaching in small groups
12:00ish - 1:00ish Lunch + optional games/drills
1:00 - 4:00 Riding and coaching in small groups
4:00 Pickup

About

The Devo program meets for five consecutive Sundays and is for young mountain bikers—ages 8-14—looking to progress their skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. The goal of the Development program is to inspire the next generation of riders to build a love for all disciplines of mountain biking. Sunday sessions will include a mix of coached skills progressions, short XC rides on the Deerfield River Trails and plenty of supervised DH laps! Have your kids join us for a memorable season of riding at Thunder!

Each day will run from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM with a lunch break supervised by our instructors. At week one kids will be matched up into smaller groups based on age and ability. For continuity, your child will ride with this group and the same coach throughout the program. Instructors will teach basic skills such as body positioning, cornering and braking on easier terrain, before practicing up on the hill. More advanced groups will progress into skills such as line choice in technical terrain, how to carry speed and the basics of jumping.

*Participants must know how to ride a mountain bike prior to joining the Devo program and be comfortable riding a green trail such as Sugar Line.

*Fall session details will be announced this summer.