Elementary Club

Elementary Club is for beginner to intermediate riders ages 8+ in grades 2-5. Our welcoming & experienced coaches truly enjoy teaching young riders the fundamentals to progress their mountain biking skills and the basics of sharing the trail.

Join a multi-week skills-progression after school and continue to build skill and endurance with a summer camp tailored to your rider’s age and ability.

Many after school rides include a shuttle that gives the riders more time on trail and we can select the terrain for the day.

Build skills, confidence and explore the local trails!

  • Consistent coaching from trained adults who enjoy working with young riders
  • Peer & gender groups built to encourage personal progression and teamwork
  • Small groups for effective learning, skill development and more time on trail
  • Riders improve in so many dimensions: gain confidence, learn skills, find flow

Mandatory for Participation:

  • No “absolute beginner riders” – we expect riders can manage their bikes on trails.
  • Riders must enjoy the challenge of riding easy to intermediate trails, both up and down hills
  • For grades 2 – 5 with a minimum age of 8
  • Mountain bike: 24″ wheels minimum; must have 2 brakes, gears, and wide knobby tires for off-road use
  • Gear: helmet, gloves & clothing layers for rainy / cold / hot / mountain weather and higher elevation riding locations
  • Pack: water, snacks, extra tube & multi tool on every ride
  • Items are best carried 1) in a bike saddle / frame bag 2) waist pack 3) small backpack. Huge 100oz hydration packs are not necessary 🙂
  • Full finger gloves
  • Sunglasses with light lenses — keep out dust and see in the forest
  • Jacket / long sleeve for mountain weather – it is much cooler in the woods at higher elevation.
  • Extra tube for your wheel size
  • Multi-tool & Pump
  • Get the lightest bike you can afford and opt for the largest wheelsize with the smallest frame that fits your child.

2024 Outline

  • After school Tuesdays, Wednesday or Thursdays – multi-week skills progressions after school in the spring and fall.
  • Select one day per week per session – each class does similar skills and route within the week.
  • Continue from Session 1 into Session 2 to do the entire spring or fall session.
  • Summer Camps – choose from 2-day or 4-day skills development camps on a theme each week.
  • All riders in 2024 will receive a t-shirt.

Tuition

  • Spring Sessions
  • Select one day a week for Session 1, S2 or both.
  • Tues, Wed, Thurs after school
  • Girl’s specific group offered on Tuesdays this spring.
  • #1 Tuesdays 3-weeks: April 30 – May 14, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – Open or Girl’s groups
  • #1 Wednesdays 3-weeks: May 1 – May 15, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
  • #1 Thursdays 3-weeks: May 2 – May 16, 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • #2 Tuesdays 3-weeks: May 21 – June 4, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – Open or Girl’s groups
  • #2 Wednesdays 3-weeks: May 22 – June 5, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
  • #2 Thursdays 3-weeks: May 23 – June 6, 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • 150 for 1 day / week for 3-weeks
  • Use discount code “multichild” for siblings
  • Summer 4-Day Camps
  • 2-day clinics and 4-day camps on a theme each week
  • Fall Sessions
  • Select one day a week for Session 1, S2 or both.
  • Tues, Wed, Thurs after school
  • Girl’s specific group offered on Tuesdays this spring.
  • #1 Tuesdays 3-weeks: September 10 – 24, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – Open or Girl’s groups
  • #1 Wednesdays 3-weeks: September 11 – 25, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
  • #1 Thursdays 3-weeks: September 12 – 26, 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • #2 Tuesdays 3-weeks: October 1 – 15, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – Open or Girl’s groups
  • #2 Wednesdays 3-weeks: October 2 – 16, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
  • #2 Thursdays 3-weeks: October 3 – 17, 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • 150 for 1 day / week for 3-weeks
  • Use discount code “multichild” for siblings

Team Clothing & Uniforms

Every rider who joins in 2024 will receive a t-shirt. Additional team uniforms will be made available for purchase separately.

Coaches

Kirin Stryker

Kirin’s background in education helps her connect with the young riders to keep them progressing their skills while having fun in their groups. Kirin and Lev are the owners of Cog Wild.

Bill Warburton

Coach Bill loves teaching all aspects of racing and training. He manages the entire CJC program and rides with various groups each week.