Updated 1/29/26
Young riders love exploring the local trails, progressing their skills and eating lots of snacks.
Our Cog Kids groups designed to teach proper trail etiquette, solid skills, teamwork, and personal growth with coaches who enjoy working with young riders.
Fun skills-based group rides for rapid progression!
2026 Overview
Spring and Fall 5-week sessions
2-day Summer Camps
Small groups for effective learning & skill development
Skills-based rides for those who are stoked to ride & learn
Mandatory for Participation:
For riders age 5 – 7 or grade K – 1 by start date.
Riders must be able to use their pedals and handbrakes to start and stop on their own.
Riders are expected to be mature enough to mange themselves with personal space, behavior in the woods, on the trail, and in the vehicle if transporting.
Riders must display positive attitude, willingness to learn from the coaches, and enjoy the challenge of riding off road on green trails
Equipment
Helmet, proper clothing for the weather, extra tube, multi-tool, water and snack must be carried on every ride.
Mountain bike: no coaster brakes, 2 brakes, tires 1.9″ minimum — see below for wheelsize requirements
Gears are optional for 16 – 18″ wheels but mandatory for 20″+
No BMX, hybrid, or cruiser bikes. No tires narrower than 1.5″. Ask about a rental bike if needed.
Properly fitting helmet & appropriate layered clothing for weather and riding location, closed-toe shoes.
Water in a bottle on the bike or in a small pack
Multiple snacks – we take frequent breaks so 2 – 4 snack portions keep them riding strong
Recommended: light lens glasses for dust / wind; full finger riding gloves.
Tips for Cog Kids
Items are best carried: 1) in a bike saddle / frame bag 2) waist pack 3) small backpack. No huge 100oz hydration packs 🙂
Wider tires (2.3″+) are easier for younger riders learning how to ride on trails.
Get the lightest bike you can afford. Opt for the larger wheelsize as long as the rider can control the bike.
Weather Disclaimer: We ride in all weather except severe storms. If there is any concern about the conditions we will contact you at the email or phone number listed, otherwise plan on riding and come prepared for the conditions.
READ YOUTH GEAR GUIDECog Kids Spring Practices
5 week session
3:15 – 5:15 PM each day
Tuesdays: May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2.
Thursdays: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4.
Rides may begin from our office or with a short shuttle to a different trailhead.
Rider receives 1 casual t-shirt per year. Purchase additional clothing separately at cost.
$ 220 for a 5-week Tues or Thurs session.
Summer Cog Kids 2-Day Camps
Two consecutive half-day rides
8:15 – Noon each day
Two 4-hr sessions on singletrack for more experienced Cog Kids riders with bigger wheels who are ready to ride more miles!
While we manage their energy over the 2 days to make sure they’re eating snacks, taking breaks, staying cool and having fun, riders must be emotionally and physically ready to be with the coaches for the longer duration.
Rider receives 1 casual t-shirt per year. Purchase additional clothing separately at cost.
$ 150
Summer Camp detailsCog Kids Fall Practices
5 week session
3:15 – 5:15 PM each day
Tuesdays: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13.
Thursdays: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15.
Rides may begin from our office or with a short shuttle to a different trailhead.
Rider receives 1 casual t-shirt per year. Purchase additional clothing separately at cost.
$ 220 for a 5-week Tues or Thurs session.
Supportive Youth Coaches
CJC coaches are specially trained to work with younger riders with methods to help them be on their own at practice, work with their peers and have fun exploring together.
- Progression: younger riders need safe terrain to safely try new skills
- Age appropriate: these groups are fun for younger riders, with balanced time for play, focused riding, snacks, etc.
Club Add-Ons
Team Clothing & Uniforms
Each season, Club riders will receive 1 casual t-shirt for the season. All other items are available for purchase at cost from our Jakroo store. Details are shared by email when the ordering windows are open.
Enrollment
Important:
Tuition assistance is available up to 50% off for tuition, excluding trips. Send a written request for pre-approval to bill@cogwild.com before enrolling.
INCLUDED = 1 T-shirt included for the year. Additional clothing is purchased at cost.
CRITICAL ENROLLMENT STEPS
Payment = online system takes a non-refundable 25% deposit at the time of booking. Remainder will auto-collect 2-days prior to the first activity. Call us to make your booking over the phone or to arrange payment with cash or check (which saves some online booking fees).
Credits & Discounts = credits in the form of gift cards / coupons like MULTICHILD discount and gift certificates can be entered at checkout. Contact us before you enroll if you need to check on a credit or find a code.
Answer the Rider Questions = you must continue from the “payment complete” message into the Client Terminal to answer the required questions for your enrollment or we will not be able to generate accurate rosters for our coaches. First time enrollments please answer everything — repeat enrollments can just do Rider Name and Medical info or whatever is important for our coaches to know. This information is only populated to our rosters through the current enrollment, not from previous enrollments.
Sign Waivers = only needed once a year in the Client Terminal, and the system should remember you based on your email.