Youth Bike Camp Ages 12-17

Take on more technical terrain and faster descents while learning new skills and techniques in our Youth Bike Camp! Our instructors focus on developing riders to be able to ride faster and steeper terrain. Hit the trails with other riders and build your confidence in this shred packed camp.

Equipment Required

• Front and rear disk brakes
• Gears
• Front suspension
• Certified approved helmet
• Advanced kids – preferred full face and shin pads as they will be doing more steep and technical terrain.
• Proper shoes – no sandals, crocs or boots, must be a proper running/bike shoe.

 Novice (Level 2)

• Can pedal and stay balanced on Green (beginner) terrain.
• Can sometimes stand up off the seat while riding over bumpy terrain.
• Can comfortably stop, steer and change direction.
• Introduced to using gears.

Key Goals for camp

• Can ride while standing up off the seat when descending down a Green trail.
• Can show proper body positioning while riding different terrain.
• Use both front and back brakes to safely come to a stop.
• Can shift gears appropriately for riding different terrain.
• Can ride around small obstacles (sticks, rocks, puddles) on Green or easier Blue terrain.
• Introduction to front wheel lifts, rear wheel lifts and bunny hops.

Intermediate (Level 3)

• Can ride while standing up off the seat when descending down a Green trail.
• Can show proper body positioning while riding different terrain.
• Use both front and back brakes to safely come to a stop.
• Can shift gears appropriately for riding different terrain.
• Can ride around small obstacles (sticks, rocks, puddles) on Green or easier Blue terrain.
• Introduced to front wheel lifts, rear wheel lifts and bunny hops.

Key Goals for camp

• Can use correct body positioning on Green and easier Blue terrain.
• Comfortable increasing speed on Green and easier Blue terrain.
• Can adjust body position appropriately while braking.
• Correct timing when using brakes to stay in control.
• Shift gears appropriately through Green and easier blue terrain.
• Can ride over small obstacles (sticks, rocks, etc.) with correct body position.
• Scan the trail and choose the appropriate line on a Green or easier Blue trail.
• Can confidently do a front wheel lift, rear wheel lift and bunny hop.
• Can roll over a small tabletop jump.

Email: adventure@gonitehawk.com