Day Camp - Riding Adventures at the Arsenal

Camp Focus: Have Fun / Explore Trails / Ride in Various Environments / Be Challenged 

Rider Level 5 and 6: Proficient and Independent Riders

There are endless routes to take in this camp and the only thing standing in our way is how far we can go! Exploring the outdoors at the Arsenal Wildlife Refuge includes riding on trails, but also stopping to watch and listen to plants and animals. While we have all this fun, coaches cover a variety of riding skills and knowledge including:

• situational awareness: where to ride, communication, basic maintenance

• individualized skills and drills 

• riding etiquette: trail and rider technique, road safety, rider safety, and bicycle safety

• varying terrain on dirt roads

• stamina and positive outlook on riding

We will ride between 7 to 12+ miles (paved and/or dirt) in a non-competitive, supportive group ride. That distance is a conservative distance. We've been amazed at the kids' endurance in classes and you will be too!

*** If you have any doubts about your child's riding ability, please contact Coach Mike (# below). Based on our experience kids of different ages have different endurance levels and also different needs in terms of skills to develop. Exceptions to these age-specific groupings can be made with instructor approval.

*** We reserve the right to decline your child’s participation in this class if we feel their riding ability will endanger themselves, the group, or will impede planned group activities. A proficient rider close to being an independent rider is welcome in this class if: 

Rider Level Descriptions:

Level 5: Proficient: Introduction to trail rides both dirt and paved

• Experience riding in varying terrains paved/dirt

• Overall good control of bike: stand, shift, accelerate, stop

• Has situational awareness & communication skills for other riders, pedestrians or cars

• Can ride 5-10 miles in a group

Level 6:  Independent Rider: Confidently riding where we want!

• Experience riding varied terrain, busy paved to more advanced dirt trails

• Can maneuver their bike readily and without hesitation or help

• Has good trail/road etiquette with other trail users or drivers

• Can ride 10-20 miles in a group
  

Details:

• Ages 8-13

• Drop Off - 9:00 AM Pickup: 3:00 PM

• Class Min to run: 5 kids

• Class Max: 15 kids

• COVID policy: We will follow CDC guidelines, and if your child is visually sick, please keep them at home.

Instructors all are vaccinated for COVID-19

Lead Instructor: Mike Friedman: Founder of Pedaling Minds, 2008 Olympian, former professional cyclist - Multi National Champion, Paris Roubaix, Milan San Remo, Flanders.

For more information/questions: Please reach out to Mike via text, call, email.

Visit: www.pedalingminds.org
Email: info@pedalingminds.org
Ph: (720) 828-5936