**Cubbies (ages 3-6) & Intermediate Level Riders Only! **
We're excited to offer this program designed especially for Cubbies (ages 3-6) and intermediate riders to build confidence and foundational skills. Over the course of four lessons, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, riders will learn foundational mountain biking skills through hands-on instruction, trail rides, and games that make learning fun. Participants will be coached by the amazing team from Shasta Gravity Adventures & Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta, featuring professional BICP-certified instructors who keep things safe, supportive, and exciting for every rider.
Cubbies Level Program (ages 3-6) - To participate:
Riders must be riding on their own without assistance (no training wheels or balance bikes).
Participants do not have much experience on dirt trails and do not ride frequently. They lack confidence on uneven terrain and do not have good/proper braking skills to slow down.
Riders will progress from the most basic techniques on the bike such as balance, stance, bike body separation, and braking to implementing these skills on easy tails on the Gateway Trail System.
Intermediate Level Program - To participate:
Intermediate Riders should confidently navigate Green Circle and Blue Square trails, demonstrating control on singletrack, berms, and moderate obstacles. They have good braking, cornering, and balance skills and can ride off-road for at least 30 minutes without assistance. Any participants in the recent Intermediate Program are welcome! Our goal is to continue building confidence and skills and get the rider ready for Advance Level Programs in the future.
Intermediate Gateway Trail Examples (Green Circles and Blue Squares):
- Ten Gallon Trail System
- Upper and Lower Bear Springs
- Muir's Ascension
- Foundation
**Program Details: **
Who Can Join: These programs are open to any Cubbies (ages 3-6) and Intermediate level riders under the age of 18.
Dates:
Cubbies: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Intermediate: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Location:
*Shastice Park & Gateway Trails *(subject to change)
*Program Meeting Spot: Shastice Park – 800 Rockfellow Drive, Mount Shasta, CA *(subject to change)
Coaching:
Lessons will be led by Shasta Gravity & Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta with professional BICP-certified coaches at a 1:5 coach-to-rider ratio. Riders will always be supervised by a head coach at all times.
Skills covered:
Neutral/ready position, bike body separation, braking, cornering, control, stability, and balance as well as fun bike games! Lessons will include both skill and trail sessions.
What’s Included:
✔ Snacks
✔ Mountain bike lessons and shuttling with certified coaches
✔ Use of mountain bikes and helmets during the program (if needed)
✔ Shuttling to and from the trail heads
✔ Transportation to and from lessons for BGCGS members ONLY
Transportation & Drop-Off Info:
BGCGS Members:
Club members will be transported by Club staff. Transportation will include pick up & drop off at the Club Site location and shuttling to and from the trail heads.
Shuttle service begins at 3:15 PM from the Mount Shasta Elementary School Club Site. The shuttle will then head to the Sisson Club Site for pick-ups before heading to Shastice Park for the start of the lessons. After the session, members will return to their Club site around 5:45 PM and resume normal Club Schedule.
Non-Club Participants:
Please arrive at Shastice Park 10 minutes before the session begins (3:20 PM) and return for pick-up 10 minutes before the session ends (5:20 PM).
Pricing:
BGCGS Program Member: $150
Non-Member: $250
If your family can afford to contribute more, please consider making a donation. Every little bit of support helps us strengthen our Club and allows us to offer programs such as this to all members regardless of their financial situation.
We are very excited to be offering this special program to our members. In order to make this program a success,
we need a commitment from you and your child to participate in our full 4-week program. Spots are limited! This program is subject to cancellation if minimum membership requirement set by Shasta Gravity are not met.
Registration will not be complete until the registration form and payment have been received. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis!
