Fall Wolfpack Mountain Bike Program

1st-3rd grade (age: 6+) or 3rd-5th grade; Coed

Program Info:

For young riders of varying skill levels, Wolfpack is designed to develop interest, confidence and ability in mountain biking through fun & adventure, in a supportive group context. Led by volunteer coaches, we focus on learning basic skills and having new experiences to progress as riders and as humans. Note: this is not a learn to ride program!

Rides occur on singletrack trails, bike skills parks, paved trails and other hard surfaces, both when weather is inclement and otherwise at the discretion of ride leaders. It’s all about the adventure! Riders should expect 4-10 mile weeknight rides, as progression allows, as well as to play on and off the bike games. Learn more about Wolfpack.

This program focuses on learning and developing:

  • Trail etiquette

  • Riding as a group

  • Leadership and supporting fellow riders

  • Basic bike/body positions for cornering, climbing, descending, obstacles

  • Using gears/gear selection

  • Braking

  • Line choice / navigating obstacles

  • Basic bike knowledge

Being a coed program, some groups may be mixed, others may not; we aim to offer equal spots for all

Practice Schedule & Locations:

  • Fall session dates: Weeks of August 18-October 6 + October 12 Celebration; No makeup week; No practices the week of Labor Day, September 2

  • One day per week: Mondays or Thursdays

  • Packs are broken up by grades: 1st-3rd OR 3rd-5th; each pack meets in a different location.

  • Expect weeknight sessions to start between 4:30 and 5:00pm, and last up to 90 minutes

  • Locations including: Cottonwood Glen Park (near Pineridge Natural Area), other city parks/areas in and around the Poudre River & Spring Creek Trail Corridors, Lory State Park, New Belgium Brewery, and others TBD

Riders must:

  • Important: Have motivation to mountain bike with group of friends/teammates, based on the noted mileage, including up hills (if they are not motivated, ride leaders cannot manage the group effectively)

  • Have a mountain bike with at least 20” wheels, gears and be comfortable stopping with handbrakes (no coaster brakes allowed). It is your responsibility to ensure your rider's bike fits, is safe and operable prior to the start of the program.

  • Have a safe, properly fitted helmet, gloves, closed-toe shoes, eye protection, and weather-appropriate clothing, including a raincoat and layers when appropriate + they must have a way to carry these items. Light pads are always encouraged. Note: Weather can be variable it is critical that riders have proper gear or they will not be able to ride.

  • Expect to ride on packed dirt, loose dirt/gravel, paved and other surfaces. Due to riding in an urban environment, there will be street crossings facilitated by group leaders.

  • Be a cooperative, positive group member and ready to have fun with other kids on bikes, and otherwise!

More Info:

  • Registration TBA

  • Program Cost: TBD + processing fees per rider

  • Required program tech tees are a TBD fee if a rider does not have one

  • Program size: 25 riders per pack (before entering a waitlist)

  • Wolfpack is volunteer-powered! Please let us know If you are interested in leading a group; Parents may not ride along with their riders’ unless they are in an official role. Training is required and provided.

  • Program will end with a fun, bike-oriented social gathering on Sunday, October 12 at Spring Canyon Park

  • All parent meeting to be scheduled

    Please contact wolfpack@sendtown.org for questions.