It’s a Girl Thing - Mountain Bike (5th grade & up)

Two three-week programs that teach middle school and high school girls (based on the upcoming school year) the skills of mountain biking and the fun of riding with their peers. The program is for girls with an interest in learning more about mountain biking, participating in group rides and a desire to put in some effort. The program takes place mainly on trails around Steamboat, such as Spring Creek, Emerald Mountain, Mad Creek, Ridge/Rotary, and Bear River Park. Athletes will learn the importance of stewardship and fundamental trail maintenance while working on designated trail work days in addition to the scheduled training sessions. Groups organized by age and ability. Groups will meet at Howelsen Hill or designated trailheads.

Minimum equipment requirements: A 26-29” mountain bike with gears and handbrakes, bike helmet, bike gloves, sunglasses, water, snack, spare tube (the same size as your athlete’s tire!!)

Beneficial equipment: Hydration pack and bike shorts

DATES AND TIMES:
Wednesday and Friday, June 12 - July 26, 8-11 a.m.
*4th of July week will be off (July 1-7)

2024 PROGRAM FEE: $760, $880 after May 15

SSWSC athletic development program for summer 2024 that complements It’s a Girl Thing: It’s A Downhill Girl Thing, Skateboarding - Beginner and Intermediate, FunFit (ages 9-12), and Trampoline.

For more information please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Cycling Program Director.