Frequently Asked Questions
This page is to give some helpful information to new and old Young Riders parents. Below you will find a checklist of items your child will need, as well as something that will insure your child has a fun, safe, successful ride.
What program is best for my child's age and ability?
- Each child's ability depends on several factors (these are in order)
- Physical strength (development)
- Motivation
- Technical merit
- Equipments (having a 40lb. bike for a 60lb kid can be debilitating)
- What size bike your child rides often helps dictate which group he/she should register for. (see What program should I put my child in based on his/her different sized bikes (20", 24", 26")?
- We use age as a guideline for what program your child should be scheduled.
Below is a breakdown:- Pee Wee: 6 & 7 years old
- Beginner: 7 - 9 years old
- Intermediate: 8 - 10 years old
- Advanced: 9 - 12 years old
- Adventure: 11 - 14 years old
- DEVO: 13 - 17 years old
- Downhill: 10 - 16 years old
- Camps: 8 - 11 years old
What program should I put my child in based on his/her different sized bikes (20", 24", 26")?
- Youth bikes are sized by the size of the wheels or rims they use. You can find bikes with 12" (usually with training wheels), 16", 20", 24", or 26" (adult bikes)
- 20" bikes include the following well known brands or models and are good for kids in the PEE WEE and BEGINNER PROGRAMS
- TREK: Jet 20, Mystic 20, MT 60
- SPECIALIZED: HotRock 20
- GARY FISHER: PreCaliber 20
- SCOTT: Spark 20, Scale 20. Voltage 20, Contessa 20
- 24" bikes include the following well known brands or models and are good for kids in the INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED AND CAMP PROGRAMS
- TREK: MT 220
- SPECIALIZED: HotRock 24, HotRock A1
- GARY FISHER: PreCaliber 24, Opie 24
- SCOTT: Spark 24, Scale 24, Voltage 24
- 26" bikes include the following well known brands or models and are good for kids in the ADVENTURE, DEVO and DOWNHILL PROGRAMS
- There are a myriad of makes and models available.
What equipment does my child need?
- Bike (in good working condition)
- Helmet
- Shoes and Socks (no open-toe sandals)
- Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt....Try to avoid cotton. Bike jersey is best.)
- Protective eye wear (sunglasses are best)
- Cycling gloves
What should my child bring to each ride?
- Camelbak, water bottles, some sort of hydration device.
- Food, sports bar, energy food, gels, anything that will give your kid energy.
- Extra tube and tire iron (coaches will have pumps)
- Bike in good working condition
- Positive attitude
How can my child be prepared?
- Wear sun block.
- Eat a good breakfast and get a good nights rest.
- Bring any medicine or inhaler if needed.
What information is vital to keep on hand to ensure that I am informed?
- Check website for changes, phone numbers, directions to drop-off and pick-up.
- Review the Trailhead map available on the website
- Check the ride schedule for any other information such as: bring swimsuit and towel, or day at the lifts.
- Have coaches phone numbers available in case of traffic or other issues.
- Be on time... It is not fair to others when you are late.
- Parents, if you have problems and or issues, please contact and communicate with your coach. Phone numbers for each coach are available here. Please put them into your cell phone. In addition, please make sure they have YOUR cell phone numbers. Communication is the key for a safe and successful program.
Questions about Active.com Processing Registration Fee
There is a 'processing' fee for using the Active.com services. The fee varies, but is around $16 per participant.
The Young Riders program has elected to pass all registration fees on to the participants. In exchange, the Young Riders are covering all extra curricular activity expenses, such as swimming, riding the lifts, etc.
The Young Riders has opted to use an on line registration service, because of logistical, accounting and labor reasons.
If you feel strongly about the registration fees and wish to speak to someone, please email Julie, at julie.minahan@gmail.com.
Thank you for your understanding
