MISSION
Developing lifelong cyclists while building self-confidence, having fun, and playing outdoors.

GOALS
Demonstrate improved bike handling and safe trail riding skills while gaining self-confidence
Practice proper trail etiquette and stewardship
Develop a love of physical fitness through the lifelong activity of cycling
Value a connection to nature by exploring outdoors
Create riding comradery, friendships and fond memories while having FUN!

ELIGIBILITY
Open to youth ages 8 – 15 years old who are proficient in basic road/sidewalk bicycle riding skills. (Must be turning 8 in 2024.) Previous mountain biking experience is NOT required.

REGISTRATION
Registration opens April 1, 2024, and will remain open until 80 riders have registered, or until April 15, whichever comes first. Families with returning riders will have an opportunity to register early.

LESSON DATES
• June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27
• Lessons are from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and start at the Bike Shack beside the Skyview Middle School hockey rink.

FEES
$100.00 per biker for 8 lessons. Additionally, each biker must be covered under a Tsalteshi Trails membership, either individually as a student ($25) or as part of a family membership ($150). Start or renew a TTA membership here. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. If you are interested, please contact tsalteshisprockets@gmail.com.

(The fee covers TTA liability insurance, trail maintenance, safety equipment, lesson equipment, use of basic bike repair equipment, use of the Bike Shack, Port-A-Potty rental, a bear bell, helmet medical info carrier, fun Sprockets socks and other program expenses.)

ATTENDANCE
Though occasional absences might be unavoidable, please do not register for this program if you know your rider will miss more than two lessons. Groups progress quickly and it will be difficult for a rider to keep up (and have fun in their group!) if they miss several lessons. Sprockets does not offer refunds for missed lessons.

MANDATORY PARENT MEETING

An informational parent meeting will be help over Zoom at 6:30 p.m. May 28. Please be prepared to attend! This is your chance to ask questions and find out vital information about the program.