Let's Learn to Shred!
Are your kids confident on a bike but hesitate to feel comfortable on dirt and uneven terrain? Whether your kid is transitioning from pavement to dirt, in their "growth year" with a bigger size bike, or just needing a little PUSH from their peers to level up, this camp is for you!
Four weeks starting in June!
June 5, 12, 19, & 26
Mud Lake Open Space in Nederland
Recommended Ages: 7-10
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Bike basics & setup
Kids get familiar with their bike—how to check brakes, tire pressure, and seat height. They also learn basic maintenance like cleaning and simple adjustments so they feel more in control of their equipment.
Body position & balance
This is foundational. They practice neutral and ready positions (standing slightly off the saddle, knees and elbows bent) so they can absorb bumps and stay stable on uneven terrain.
Braking control
Proper use of front vs. rear brakes is huge. Kids learn how to slow down smoothly, avoid skidding, and stop safely on dirt or loose surfaces.
Shifting gears
They’re taught when and how to shift efficiently—like gearing down before a hill—so they don’t struggle or lose momentum.
Trail awareness & etiquette
This includes looking ahead, choosing good lines (the smoothest path), and understanding right-of-way rules—like yielding to hikers. Programs often emphasize respect for nature and other trail users.
Cornering & turning
Kids practice leaning the bike (not just their body), looking through turns, and controlling speed so they don’t wipe out on curves.
Climbing & descending basics
They learn how to handle hills—staying seated and steady when climbing, and shifting weight back slightly when descending to stay balanced.
Obstacle negotiation
Simple skills like rolling over small rocks or roots, lifting the front wheel slightly, and maintaining momentum over uneven ground.
Confidence & decision-making
A big part is knowing when to ride something and when to walk it. Kids learn to assess terrain and make safe choices instead of feeling pressured.
Safety habits
Helmet use, basic trail safety, and leader/sweeper responsibilities
*My classes mix short drills with actual trail riding so kids can immediately apply what they learn.
The dates run from June 5th - June 26th, and each session is at the same time. You can pay for each session as you need, or you can register for the whole 4-week series. If you choose to register for the whole series up front, you will get a discount.
Sibling Discounts: If you are registering siblings, you get a $5/session per child discount ($10 total). See the options below. If you sign up siblings AND pay for the entire series, you get the sibling discount on top of the free session...double savings!
Each camper also gets a t-shirt and stickers.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Full Series
Use this list to pay for an entire series of classes and save some cash!
Individual Sessions
Book individual sessions here by choosing them by date.
Cancelation Policy
Full Paid Camp Registrations:
50% Refund if cancelled two weeks in advance. No cancellations less than 2 weeks out
Refunds may be discussed if a rider sustains an injury (camp related or otherwise) and is unable to physically attend camp. These will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Sickness will not be reimbursed
Single-Date Registrations:
Refunds can be given if a date is canceled 72 hours in advance of the session. If a rider needs to cancel within the 72 hours prior, a make up date will be offered. If no date is suitable for the rider, or there are no session spots available, no refund is given.Sickness will not be reimbursed.
Weather:
No refunds will be given for weather-related cancellations unless 5 or more dates are cancelled due to weather. If a session is started and the weather gets bad enough to cancel during the session, we will attempt to make up the session at a later time. If no suitable date can be found or a rider cannot participate in the make up date, no refunds will be given.
A ride will be cancelled under the following weather conditions:
- Continuous, heavy, and accumulating precipitation (rain or snow) and dropping temperatures within 1-2 hours before the start of a ride.
- Persistent lighting (lasting for 30 minutes or more at the start of the ride) within 6 miles of the scheduled ride location.
- Consistent temperature at or above 100 degrees forecasted during the ride.
A ride may be shortened or delayed, or the location may change due to the following conditions:
- A sudden and sharp drop in temperature during the ride (below 38 degrees)
- Persistent lighting within 6 miles of the ride location lasting for more than 30 minutes.
- Heavy and accumulating precipitation, and potential flash flood conditions. Accumulating precipitation causing muddy trail conditions / potential trail damage.