No problem! All we ask is that the participant can ride a bike comfortably on unpaved terrain, use their brakes, and have an awareness of the gears. Our coaches will break down riding into easy components that allow the rider to progress comfortably.

It’s a zero pressure environment, designed to give our young riders the knowledge and confidence to make smart decisions for themselves. That rock roll seems too scary today? No biggie. It will probably be there for another 10,000 years - we can always come back!

We LOVE seeing people succeed in doing hard things and celebrating the wins!

We’ll start the check in process around the same time as our Adult Camp, so anytime between 8:15AM and 9:30AM is great. The morning is spent getting our young riders familiarised with the ride area, their equipment, and coaches. We’ll include some fun games and get-to-know you activities so everyone feels welcome ready for a great day on the bike!

Specific information about the meeting time and location will be provided in pre-camp communications.

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Riders can expect the morning spent getting to know their fellow campmates and coaches, warming up the body and mind, fundamental skill training, and of course - snacks!

The lunch break will provide a time to refuel, engage with campmates, and reflect on the mornings session.

Afternoons, riders will take their new skills to the trails! This will include a mixture of exploring and sessioning natural features, games, and getting some mileage on the ability-appropriate terrain.

Back at the skills site there will be time to cool down, refuel and have some laughs! Journaling the experience is a great way to set goals, track progress and find inspiration, so we will also include time to spend on this.

Our Saturday evening session is there to help the riders learn personal accountability for taking care of their bikes, learning trailside maintenance, and connecting with fellow riders and coaches. And did we mention the snacks…?

You can check out our What to Bring section to get a better understanding of what to pack for the day. Most items are no different than what you would carry in your pack for a regular ride! We’re also happy to make recommendations based on the ride location as well - just reach out if you have questions!

Please note: if your rider has any dietary or environmental allergies, please alert us ahead of camp, and ensure they carry any necessary medication in their personal ride pack. eg. Inhaler, antihistamines, epi-pen etc.

We have spent countless hours developing and refining our Skills Questionnaire. The Youth Skills Questionnaire will be slightly modified, but is designed to give us the best information to assess and group our young riders.

We ask that our youth campers complete the form with a parent/guardian, as honestly as possible, to ensure they are placed in the most appropriate ride group based on their ability and ride goals. Our coaches will be assessing and checking in with the riders throughout the camp, and we can adjust the groups if appropriate. We will never push someone to ride outside of their ability, but we do encourage all riders to set goals and challenge themselves.

1. This is our first year moving into Youth Camps, and we thought it best if we started with a ride group that we know we’re fabulous at teaching - the ladies! If your young rider is keen to learn, but doesn’t fit the “femme” demographic, we have fabulous coaches in many regions that can still provide a great learning experience. Please reach out to us regarding private lesson options, and we’ll do our best to help your young rider grow. We can also help connect you with other coaching programs we love, that might be a better fit.
2. This year we’re promoting our Youth Camps to riders 11 years and up. As our program grows, we anticipate even more opportunities for riders of all ages. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding options for your younger riders!