Date: Fall

Clairemont ~ Fundamentals 1

The Sprockids San Diego Fundamentals I clinic teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities.

Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!

This clinic is suitable for riders aged 7+ that are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.

Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 20″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

Parents can participate in our clinics and learn alongside your child. The same skill, equipment and bike requirements stated above apply for parents and you must also book yourself a ticket.

* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please send an email to info@sprockidssd.com to inquire about the program*

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Clairemont ~ Fundamentals 1 Clinic

Our Fundamentals I Clinic is a fun, engaging way for young riders to develop essential off-road biking skills. Through structured drills, games, and exciting activities, riders will gain confidence and competence in essential biking techniques.  Skills are taught in a playful, supportive environment using fun obstacles and games to reinforce learning.

Your Rider Will Learn:

  • Bike Safety: Understanding bike safety checks, including the ABC (Air, Brakes, Chain) check.
  • Helmet Fit: Proper helmet fitting and safety checks.
  • Bike Components & Equipment: Familiarity with essential mountain bike components and equipment.
  • Core Skills: Mastering the three mountain bike essentials, neutral and ready positions, bike body positioning, and effective separation.
  • Gear Shifting & Braking: How to shift gears smoothly and brake effectively.

Who Can Join? This clinic is ideal for riders aged 7+ who feel comfortable riding their bikes off-road.

What to Bring:

  • A recently serviced mountain bike with a 20″ or larger wheel size and working gears.
  • A properly fitted helmet (snug fit is important).
  • Closed-toe sneakers and athletic, weather-appropriate clothing.
  • A bike-mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

Well-fed and hydrated riders get the most out of our clinic, so please ensure your rider is fueled up!

Parents Can Participate! Join in and learn alongside your child! Just bring the same required equipment and reserve a ticket for yourself.

We’re excited to welcome you soon for a fantastic riding experience!

Clairemont ~ Learn To Ride

Riding a bike is an incredible, lifelong adventure, and we’re here to make sure everyone can experience the joy of it!

 Our one-day clinic guides riders through a step-by-step process for confidently learning to ride. Using engaging activities that build and reinforce essential skills, we’ll have you rolling smoothly in no time! With a friendly, professional coaching team and a small coach-to-rider ratio, we create a supportive environment that helps riders overcome fears while developing important techniques. From learning balance and “wiggling” to confidently starting and stopping, riders will master handling obstacles and much more. Our fun, proven methods ensure everyone leaves with the confidence and excitement to ride!

Clinic Details:

  • What to Bring: Riders should bring their own bike without training wheels. Riders must be able to sit with feet flat on the ground.
  • Who Can Join: Open to all ages 4+. An accompanying adult may be needed to support riders ages 4-12.
  • Bring Along: Weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes, water (bottle or hydration pack), and a small snack.

PARENTS: Need help learning too? We’d love to teach you alongside your child—just sign up!

Got questions about the clinic? Feel free to reach out!

We can’t wait to ride with you!

Clairemont ~ Learn To Ride

Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity!  This one day clinic provides a step-by-step process on how to confidently ride a bike.  Through engaging activities teaching and reinforcing skills we’ll have everyone rolling in no time!  Our friendly professional coaching staff in combination with a small coach to rider class ratio will help to overcome fears and teach important skills.  Learning the skills of paddling and wiggling will get every rider on the way to confidently start and stop, understand how to maneuver bikes around obstacles, and much more! Our fun, unique, and proven instruction methods will help everyone experience the joy of riding a bike!

Participants for this clinic should arrive with their own bike without training wheels.  Rider should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. The event is open to everyone age 4+.  For riders 4-12 years old, an accompanying adult may be needed to support their rider throughout the clinic.  Also, don’t forget hydration (water bottle or hydration pack) and a small snack.

PARENTS: Mom and Dad, do you need help learning to ride a bike as well?  Great news, we will teach you alongside your child!  Please sign yourself up as well. 

EQUIPMENT: Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, hydration (water bottle or hydration pack), a small snack, and a fun positive attitude!

If you have questions regarding if this clinic is appropriate for your rider please reach out!

We look forward to riding with you!

* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*

Del Sur Park ~ Fundamentals I & II

The Sprockids Fundamentals I & II clinics are comprehensive off-road biking programs designed to teach riders essential skills and techniques through engaging drills, games, and fun activities! This two-part clinic is being held over two weekends, allowing participants to build upon their skills and progress in their off-road biking journey.

Your rider will learn the entirety of bike fundamentals, including bike safety and conducting an ABC bike check, the importance of a properly fit helmet and helmet check, bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, neutral and ready positions, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears, effective braking techniques, steering and cornering, safely getting on and off the bike on hills, ratcheting, riding switchbacks, wheel lifts, and more!

Skills are taught in a playful environment using obstacles and games to make the learning experience enjoyable and engaging.

Our small coach to rider class ratio ensures personalized attention and support for each rider, allowing them to build confidence and develop a solid foundation of off-road biking skills.

These clinics are suitable for riders aged 7+ who are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.

Join us and experience the joy of riding and conquering new challenges on the trail!

Please ensure that your rider arrives prepared for the clinic with the following:

  • A geared mountain bike with a wheel size of 20″ or greater that has been recently serviced and is in functional condition.
  • Double check the chain, brakes, and tire air pressure to ensure they are in proper working order.
  • Wears a properly fitted helmet that is snug for optimal safety.
  • Wears closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe and suitable for riding.
  • Make sure your rider is well-fed and hydrated before the clinic, as riders who are nourished and hydrated tend to have the most fun!
  • Has a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack to stay hydrated during the clinic.
  • Don’t forget to bring a light snack to keep your rider’s energy levels up during the session.

By following these guidelines, your rider will be fully prepared to make the most of his/her experience at the clinic. 

Adults are invited to participate in our clinics and learn alongside your rider. The same skill, equipment and bike requirements stated above apply for parents and you must also book yourself a ticket.

Please review our waivers upon checkout and let us know if you have any questions.

* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*

We look forward to seeing you soon!

DISCOVERY Charter – After School Program

Welcome Discovery Dragons to the After School Program!

The Sprockids San Diego After School Program teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities.  

Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!

Starting in October (quarter 2), this program will be for riders in grades 1, 2, and 3 who are comfortable riding their bikes.  This program is limited to 10 riders and will run for five consecutive Thursdays finishing the week before Thanksgiving break.  

*Thursdays: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9

3:15pm – 4:45 pm at Discovery Charter

*Thursday: 9/16

3:15pm – 5:15pm: meet at Discovery Charter to ride the Rice Canyon Trail

**Parents welcome to watch the clinics and join in on the trail ride! 

Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 20″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

DISCOVERY Charter – After School Program

Welcome Discovery Dragons to the After School Program!

The Sprockids San Diego After School Program teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities.  

Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!

This quarter’s events are specifically for riders in grades 1, 2, and 3 who are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.  This event is limited to 16 riders.

Wednesdays: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, and 11/13

Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 24″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

DISCOVERY Charter – After School Program

Welcome Discovery Dragons to the After School Program!

The Sprockids San Diego After School Program teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities.  

Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!

This quarter’s events are specifically for riders in grades 4, 5, and 6 who are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.  This event is limited to 16 riders.

*Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm : 8/15, 8/29, 9/5

*Thursdays, 1:15pm – 3:00pm: 9/12 and 9/19 (minimum days)

Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 24″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

DISCOVERY Charter – After School Program, Grades 4, 5, 6

Welcome Discovery Dragons to the After School Program!

The Sprockids San Diego After School Program teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities.  

Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!

This quarter’s events are specifically for riders in grades 4, 5, and 6 who are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.  This event is limited to 12 riders.

Mondays: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1

3:00pm – 4:30pm, all classes will be held on campus

Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 24″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

Bikes are available for rent for $79 for the week.  Discovery Charter does not cover this cost. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

DISCOVERY Charter – Trail Ride, Grades 4, 5, 6

Welcome Discovery Dragons to the After School Program’s Trail Ride Day!

We will be giving the riders in the program the opportunity to have a trail riding day at the local Rice Canyon Trail. 

Monday, 12/8

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Ride will meet and end at the East Loop.

Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 24″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

This ride day is not associated with Discovery Charter.

We look forward to riding with you!

East County ~ After School Program

After School Mountain Biking Program
Our After School Program teaches essential mountain biking skills in a supportive, fun environment. Riders will develop key skills, including trail safety and stewardship, trail scanning, bike and body positioning, braking, gear shifting, turning, cornering, wheel lifts, climbing and descending, ratcheting, and more!

Who Can Join?
This program is designed for kids aged 8+ who are comfortable riding a geared mountain bike on dirt trails. With a small group size of just 8 participants per session, each rider receives personalized coaching. Parents, feel free to drop off or stay and watch—it’s up to you!

Each participant also receives a swag bag with riding gear and exclusive discounts!

What to Bring:
To ensure a great experience, please have your rider arrive with:

  • A recently serviced, geared mountain bike with 24″ or larger wheels.
    • Double-check the chain, brakes, and tire pressure for optimal performance.
  • A snug, properly fitted helmet for safety.
  • Closed-toe sneakers and athletic, weather-appropriate clothing.
  • A water bottle and a light snack for hydration and energy.

Well-fed and hydrated riders have the most fun, so please make sure your rider is ready!

Program Highlights:
In the second half of the program, riders will take on real trails, departing from the park into nearby trail networks. Starting with the basics, the program progresses to advanced skills, building confidence and skill so every bike-loving kid can ride like a pro! Expect high levels of flow and fun as they improve their technique and tear up the trails.

Fridays: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24

Don’t forget to include your rider’s t-shirt and glove size at checkout!

We can’t wait to see your rider on the trails!

East County ~ Fundamentals I & II

Ride Krew Fundamentals I & II Clinics
Our RideKrew Fundamentals I & II clinics provide a comprehensive two-part program designed to build essential off-road biking skills. Held over two weekends, these clinics help riders progress in their biking journey through engaging drills, games, and activities that make learning fun and effective!

What Your Rider Will Learn: In these clinics, riders will cover all the essentials, including:

  • Bike Safety: Conducting an ABC (Air, Brakes, Chain) bike check.
  • Helmet Fit: Understanding the importance of a properly fitted helmet and how to perform a helmet check.
  • Bike Components & Equipment: Learning about bike parts and essential gear.
  • Core Techniques: Mastering the three mountain bike essentials, neutral and ready positions, proper body positioning, and effective separation.
  • Advanced Skills: Practicing gear shifting, braking techniques, steering and cornering, mounting and dismounting on hills, ratcheting, switchbacks, wheel lifts, and more!

All skills are taught in a supportive, playful environment using obstacles and games to make learning enjoyable and engaging. With a small coach-to-rider ratio, each rider receives personalized attention to build confidence and develop a solid foundation.

Who Can Join? These clinics are ideal for riders aged 7+ who feel comfortable riding off-road.

What to Bring:

  • A recently serviced mountain bike with a 20″ or larger wheel size and working gears.
  • A properly fitted helmet (snug fit is important).
  • Closed-toe sneakers and athletic, weather-appropriate clothing.
  • A bike-mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.

Well-fed and hydrated riders get the most out of our clinic, so please ensure your rider is fueled up!

Parents Can Participate! Join in and learn alongside your child! Just bring the same required equipment and reserve a ticket for yourself.

We’re excited to welcome you soon for a fantastic riding experience!