5-6 Year Olds
5–6 Year Olds (not yet in 1st grade) – This program is designed for children riding pedal bikes independently (no training wheels), confident starting and stopping, comfortable with coaster or hand brakes, and ready for dirt trails. For 2025, we’ve updated the program to better match riders with coaches and group compatibility. Kids will enjoy fun games and activities that build confidence, reinforce basic biking skills—including balance, starting and stopping, trail etiquette, and shifting when applicable—and explore slightly longer trail rides, including single track.
Requirements
Kids in the 5-6 year old groups should be:
Confident on a pedal bike (no training wheels)
Able to start and stop on their own
Coaster or hand brakes
Able to ride on dirt trails
What to Bring:
A properly sized pedal bike (no training wheels) with coaster or hand brakes
Helmet and any necessary safety gear
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
A small backpack holding a water bottle and snack
Goals
Introduce fun games, activities to build confidence and have fun with friends on bikes.
Teach and reinforce basic biking skills - starting & stopping, trail etiquette, balance on two wheels with level pedals, and learning about shifting if applicable.
Enjoy trail rides, going a bit more distance & exploring single track.
Where We Ride
We explore locations with varied elevation gain & descent, with a mix of wide trails and easy singletrack.
Examples: Fort Tuthill, Puente Bike Park, Lone Tree, Campbell Mesa, End of Butler, Sinclair Wash, and more