Mountain Bike Skills Class

The MTB Skills Class focuses on developing mountain bike riding skills. This program will help riders improve bike handling, shifting and cadence, climbing/descending, terrain and trail conditions management, and similar technical skills, while also emphasizing fitness and stamina, trail etiquette,  teamwork, and – of course – fun! This class is an excellent intro to NorCal/NICA mountain bike racing. All gender orientations welcome; some of the best shredders are girls!

• Where: Stanyan and Waller Streets, bike learning area
• When: T & Th, 4:00 – 6:00pm; one Saturday, 9:00 – 1:00
  • Session 1: TBD
  • Session 2: TBD
• Who
  • ONLY for Level 6 riders (please see our Rider Skills page to determine your child’s skill level)
  • Grades 6 – 8
  • COVID precaution: If necessary program details will be modified to comply with Health Department guidelines. Currently no special requirements are in place. We will update this web page if needed and notify any registered families if requirements change.
• Expectations: Class sessions are conducted like sports practices; participants should plan to receive and participate in skills-development instructions. Saturday rides are opportunities to practice newly acquired or honed skills and to get in a day of fun riding.
• Cost
  • $365
  • Full-session (three week) enrollment required
• Bike & Equipment: bikes must be tuned and ready to ride; the following are required:
  
  • 26″ wheel size or larger; 2″ min. tire width; off-road tires
  • Front suspension
  • 9-speed cassette min.
  • Mountain bike only; no gravel, cyclocross, bmx, road, etc.
  • Helmet: CPSC or ASTM certified; must fit properly
  • Front and rear lights required for all bikes if classes are held during PST; we will practice after-dark riding techniques
  • All riders must carry basic repair kit, pump, and flat tire repair (contact us for details)
• Weekend Rides: parents must transport their rider to/from each ride venue; carpooling is encouraged unless social-distancing requirements are in effect; dates may change due to weather, air quality, or other unforeseen interruptions; venues may include:
  • Tamarancho (Fairfax)
  • Mt. Tam (Mill Valley)
  • China Camp (San Rafael)
  • Lagunitas Lake loop (Fairfax)
  • Arastradero Preserve (Palo Alto)
• Rain & Darkness: we meet; please be sure your child is properly outfitted (self and bike) for riding and being outdoors in the rain. Once Daylight Savings Time concludes lights will be required.
• Refunds & Other Details: see the Details & FAQs tab

REGISTRATION

Registration options will be provided if sessions are scheduled.

Refund & Cancellation

COVID-19 and unhealthy air quality are issues we all may face. Our ability to refund will be impacted by these unknowns and our commitment to our staff. Click here for our refund policy.

Minimum registration for each program and session is required. Registered participants will be notified of cancellation due to insufficient registrations; a full refund will be provided if we must cancel for this reason.

Friends & Siblings

We will try to accommodate friends or siblings who wish to be together. For safety’s sake we try to ensure everyone is riding in the best group for their ability and age, or that more advanced riders know they won’t be riding to their full potential if they want to stay with a friend or sibling who’s a less skilled rider. If you’re registering along with a friend for the same session and wish to be grouped together please let us know.

Different Skills, Different Groups

Each session of Adventure Riding After School is organized into groups of riders based on grade level rather than skill level. Each group’s activities is determined by the abilities of its members. If required by future health department guidelines, different groups may not have activities together and once assigned to a group changes cannot be made.

Waitlist

A waitlist will be established once registration fills. Open spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We don’t know if openings will occur but if a space opens we will begin contacting wait list families immediately; you will have 24 hours to register.

Age & Skill Level

We cannot make exceptions to the age/grade limits and skill level requirements for each program.

Coronavirus Basics

• Face coverings must be used during all off-bike activities. While riding children must have masks readily available and will be encouraged to use a mask whenever possible.
• Absences: Please notify us if your child will be absent and if the absence is health-related.
  • Don’t send your child to the program if they’re not feeling well; use extra care while we all try to limit coronavirus spread.
• Stay home: If you suspect your child has had contact with, has symptoms of, or is infected by COVID-19 you must keep them home and follow the San Francisco Health Department guidelines for for testing and returning to programs.
• Sanitation & health supplies such as hand sanitizer and masks must be brought daily. Our staff will have back-up supplies but families tend to have their own product preferences.