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 4-day summer camp. Many sessions include a shuttle so that the group can ride back to our office; this increases variety and usually allows a net loss of elevation, which motivates riders to learn new skills.

  • Consistent coaches & peer groups to emphasize personal progression and teamwork
  • Small groups for effective learning & skill development
  • Ride more technical terrain with speed, strength, confidence and flow

Build skills, confidence and explore the local trails!

Mandatory for Participation:

  • 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 tires
  • 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 🙂
  • Jacket for mountain weather
  • Extra tube for your wheel size
  • Multi-tool & Pump
  • Full finger gloves
  • Sunglasses with light lenses — keep out dust and see in the forest
  • Get the lightest bike you can afford and opt for the largest wheelsize with the smallest frame that fits your child.

2023 Season Outline

  • Due to limited space we are limiting enrollment for after school programs
  • After school Tuesdays or Thursdays – multi-week progressions after school in the spring and fall
  • Summer Camps – four half days, Monday – Thursday, on a theme each week

Tuition

  • April 6, 2023: due to the snow, ice, mud and a forecast of cool temps for the next two weeks, we are shifting the start of Session 1 one week later. Session 2 is unchanged. All registered riders will receive an email by the end of the day, April 7 explaining the changes for your group. Our website and enrollment system will be updated by 1pm on Friday 4/7 to show the correct dates. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Bill@cogwild.com
  • Spring Sessions
  • Choose one day per week per session.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 – 6:00 pm; Wednesdays 1:30 – 4:30
  • #1 Tuesdays 3-weeks: April 25 – May 9, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – low enrollment, email Bill@cogwild.com for details.
  • #1 Wednesdays 4-weeks: April 26 – May 17, 1:30 – 4:30 pm – FULL. Note S1 & S2 overlap now on May 17th as a make up day, explained by email 4/7.
  • #1 Thursdays 3-weeks: April 27 – May 11, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – low enrollment, email Bill@cogwild.com for details.
  • #2 Tuesdays 4-weeks: May 16 – June 6, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – low enrollment, email Bill@cogwild.com for details.
  • #2 Wednesdays 4-weeks: May 17 – June 7, 1:30 – 4:30 pm – FULL
  • #2 Thursdays 4-weeks: May 18 – June 8, 3:15 – 6:00 pm – low enrollment, email Bill@cogwild.com for details.
  • 190 each
  • Summer 4-Day Camps
  • Four half-day rides on a theme each week
  • Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – Noon
  • Fall 3-week Sessions
  • Choose one day per week per session.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 – 6:00 pm; Wednesdays 1:30 – 4:30
  • #1 Tuesdays: September 12, 19, 26. 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • #1 Wednesdays: September 13, 20, 27. 1:30 – 4:30
  • #1 Thursdays: September 14, 21, 28. 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • #2 Tuesdays: October 3, 10, 17. 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • #2 Wednesdays: October 4, 11, 18. 1:30 – 4:30
  • #2 Thursdays: October 5, 12, 19. 3:15 – 6:00 pm
  • 140 each

Team Clothing & Uniforms

All jerseys / bibs other team uniforms will be made available for purchase separately.

Coaches

Katie Emory

Katie enjoys teaching skills to the elementary, middle school and summer camp riders.

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.