Season 1:
April 21st-JUNE 11th (8 weeks)

MONdays: eastside-Mini Cogs, Gear 1 and Gear 2, Middle school and High school race readiness

WEDNESdays: eastside-Gear 3 and Gear 4, middle school and high school race readiness; northside Gear 2, gear 3, and gear 4

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Cost: $200

Season 2:
August 18th-October 8th (8 weeks)

Mondays: eastside-Mini Cogs, Gear 1 and Gear 2

Wednesdays: eastside-Gear 3 and Gear 4; northside Gear 2, gear 3, and gear 4

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Cost: $200

Where:  Carver Lake Park as our location, we ride several other area trail systems. Eastside will frequently ride Carver Lake Park, Lebanon Hills, Sunfish Lake Park, Kinnickinnic State Park, Salem Hills, Battle Creek, Lake Elmo, and Willow River. Northside will ride at several of the eastside locations as well as Rice Creek Chain of Lakes.

Mini Cogs: Very Beginner Mountain Biker. Kids with little to no trail riding experience, possibly on a balance bike, usually in grades Pre-K-1st grades.

Gear 1: Beginner Mountain Biker. This grouping is for kids who have little to no trail riding experience, are usually in grades Pre-K-3, can perform some basic bike skills. Goals of this level are basic skill building, trail awareness, trail etiquette, trail turns, and boatloads of fun! Adult Rider required

Gear 2:Beginner+ Mountain Biker.  Kids with have at least 2 years of trail riding experience, are usually in grades 2-5, can perform basic bike skills like braking, shifting, controlled stops, riding out of the saddle, uphill climbs, etc. Goals of this level are mastering uphill/downhill stance, quick turns, riding more challenging terrain, etc. Youth riders in this group should be able to ride 2+ miles of single-track trail in one outing. Adult Rider encouraged but not required.

Gear 3: Intermediate Mountain Biker.  Kids with 2-3 years of trail riding experience, are usually in grades 4-8th, can perform advanced bike skills like bunny hops, rock garden and elevated platform riding, etc. This level will understand most riding and some bike park terminology. This grouping can typically ride most of the trails at the various tracks that we will go to throughout the season. The goals of this group is to continue to build upon their established riding foundation, gain confidence through longer distance riding, and work on more advanced skills. Youth rider in this group should be able to ride 5+ miles of single track in one outing. Adult Rider encouraged but not required.

Gear 4: Advanced Mountain Biker.  Kids with 3-4 years of trail riding experience, are usually in grades 4-12th, and have graduated all three prior levels of Shifting Gears. Skills we will be learning in this gear will be front wheel lifts, back wheel lifts, drops, riding off and lifting off feature drops, and steep uphill climbing. Youth Riders in this group should be able to ride 7+ miles of single track in one outing. No adult rider needed.

For more information and communication go to the Shifting Gears MTB Club Facebook page.

In addition to weekly sessions, family weekend trips are scheduled:

TBD - Cuyuna

TBD - Redhead

TBD-Dirt Camp

July 19 Grom Grand Prix - youth fun race at Carver Lake Park Woodbury.

Have questions? In need of a scholarship or equipment? Contact shiftinggearsmtb@gmail.com

Adults

Endurance United’s Women’s Fitness Rides.