High School Summer Training

Are you an incoming freshman planning on joining the Salida Racing MTB team, or a current team member wanting to get a head start on training for the fall. Join Coach Rob for a summer training program Wednesday evenings at 4:45pm.  
Some Wednesdays, riders will be encouraged to attend the Summit Series in Breckenridge. Training alternatives will be provided for those not racing. *transportation is not provided for these races*

Starts May 4 and runs through the end of July.

$100
(if cost is prohibitive, please contact Rob for scholarship/volunteer opportunities)

- Summer training is not affiliated with the Colorado Hight School Cycling League -

Fall 2022 Dates/Times

Fall programs will start mid-August. 

If you are interested in joining for the fall session, please get on the parent email list so you get alerts about registration! 

Program Details

WHAT:

• 2-Wheel Fridays bicycling and mountain biking programs provide a safe, supportive atmosphere for elementary and middle school children to learn the lifelong joy and skills of bicycling, while having fun outside with friends.
• Sessions consist of a blend of biking skills, safety, fitness, outdoor exploration, and good, clean fun!
• Depending on age/ability other topics might include: road/traffic/trail etiquette; team work; bicycle maintenance & repairs; nutrition and hydration; first aid; land and trail stewardship; trail use and access issues.

SKILL:

• This is not a program for children with training wheels or for completely beginner riders. 
• The lowest acceptable skill level is that the child must be comfortable and safe riding his/her bike around town with an adult. For 3rd Grade and up, we strongly suggest trail/dirt experience.
• Bikes need to have hand brakes and gears (exception for 1st graders).
• Kids will be broken into groups according to skill, experience, motivation, friendships, weather, terrain, and coach/child ratios.

WHEN:

• Fridays in the Spring and Fall. 

WHERE:

• Meet behind Absolute Bikes.  Riding locations will vary each week, depending on age and skill level.
  – Riders may be transported or shuttled via shop van during field trip days, alternate meeting locations will be communicated with parents.

MORE:

• Coaching at a minimum 5:1 ratio.
• All coaches are CPR and First Aid certified, Lead Coaches are Level 1 Coaching certified.
• Licensed and insured transportation between Absolute Bikes and riding areas, as necessary.

Additional details about what to bring and how to be prepared will be emailed after registration is completed.