Sprockids San Diego Jumping Fundamentals Clinic
Join us for the Sprockids Jumping Fundamentals Clinic, where riders will learn to safely and confidently get airborne! Set in a park environment, this clinic offers a progressive approach to jumping with drills, games, and fun activities to master the basics of jumping on two wheels.
What We’ll Cover:
- Safety Basics: Reviewing bike safety, including the ABC (Air, Brakes, Chain) check, and ensuring proper helmet fit.
- Core Skills Refresher: Reinforcing the three mountain biking essentials, neutral and ready positions, and body positioning.
Participants should have a solid understanding of these foundational skills, as they will build upon them in this clinic.
Your Rider Will Learn:
- Control Techniques: Using foot and body wedges for bike control.
- Wheel Lifts: Mastering front and rear wheel lifts for jump approach.
- Pressure Control: Learning how to control pressure and stomp into the lip of a jump.
- Airborne Mechanics: Practicing proper body mechanics in the air and learning safe landing techniques.
Who Can Join?
This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced riders aged 8+ with confident bike handling skills. Previous completion of a Sprockids Fundamentals I & II clinic or our After School Program is recommended. If your rider is new to Sprockids and you’re unsure if this clinic is a fit, please contact us to discuss.
What to Bring:
Please ensure your rider arrives prepared with the following:
- A recently serviced mountain, dirt jump, slopestyle, or BMX bike.
- Double-check the chain, brakes, and tire air pressure to ensure everything is in top working order.
- A snug, properly fitted helmet for safety.
- Closed-toe sneakers and athletic, weather-appropriate clothing.
- A water bottle and a light snack for breaks.
Well-fed and hydrated riders enjoy the clinic the most, so please make sure your rider is ready!
We’re excited to help your rider soar to new heights—see you soon!
Join us with your young riders as explore the local trail system! This is a beginner Sprockids Family Ride. Our guides will lead the adventure around Rancho Peñasquitos trails syestem exploring the area’s fun and flowy single track!
Participants for this ride should be comfortable riding off-road on undulating terrain. A geared mountain bike with hand brakes is required. Expect to pedal 4-6 miles with slight elevation changes over the course of the ride. Family rides are open to riders ages 8+
PARENTS: This is an event for you to ride alongside your young shredder, please book a ticket for yourself as well.
EQUIPMENT: Geared mountain bike with hand brakes, weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack, snack and a fun positive attitude!
If you have questions regarding if this clinic is appropriate for your rider and their ability level PLEASE reach out!
* 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!
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.
We can’t wait to see your rider on the trails!
Sprockids San Diego Jumping Fundamentals Clinic
Join us for the Sprockids Jumping Fundamentals Clinic, where riders will learn to safely and confidently get airborne! Set in a park environment, this clinic offers a progressive approach to jumping with drills, games, and fun activities to master the basics of jumping on two wheels.
What We’ll Cover:
- Safety Basics: Reviewing bike safety, including the ABC (Air, Brakes, Chain) check, and ensuring proper helmet fit.
- Core Skills Refresher: Reinforcing the three mountain biking essentials, neutral and ready positions, and body positioning.
Participants should have a solid understanding of these foundational skills, as they will build upon them in this clinic.
Your Rider Will Learn:
- Control Techniques: Using foot and body wedges for bike control.
- Wheel Lifts: Mastering front and rear wheel lifts for jump approach.
- Pressure Control: Learning how to control pressure and stomp into the lip of a jump.
- Airborne Mechanics: Practicing proper body mechanics in the air and learning safe landing techniques.
Who Can Join?
This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced riders aged 8+ with confident bike handling skills. Previous completion of a Sprockids Fundamentals I & II clinic or our After School Program is recommended. If your rider is new to Sprockids and you’re unsure if this clinic is a fit, please contact us to discuss.
What to Bring:
Please ensure your rider arrives prepared with the following:
- A recently serviced mountain, dirt jump, slopestyle, or BMX bike.
- Double-check the chain, brakes, and tire air pressure to ensure everything is in top working order.
- A snug, properly fitted helmet for safety.
- Closed-toe sneakers and athletic, weather-appropriate clothing.
- A water bottle and a light snack for breaks.
Well-fed and hydrated riders enjoy the clinic the most, so please make sure your rider is ready!
We’re excited to help your rider soar to new heights—see you soon!
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!
Come join the SoCal Junior’s team on Saturday mornings at league race events!
Whether your rider is honing his/her abilities or just enjoying the ride, it’s the perfect way to spend the morning and have a blast!
In addition to Trail Riding, 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 open to all registered SoCal Juniors riders 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!
We’re excited to welcome you soon for a fantastic riding experience!
Welcome to the Stoked Race Program!
Sign up here for the Stoked Team race season focused on Team Big Bear, Kenda Cup – Vail Enduro series, with other races at OTH Dual Slalom and the Sea Otter Classic. Race season schedule is posted to Team Snap.
The race season will run from 1/10 – 5/24/25.
Practices will be hosted Friday evenings and Sundays with occasional mid-week opportunities.
Race season charge is $1,000, or 10% off at $900 if paid in full, here at checkout.
Payment options are available as needed, please Email sean@sprockidssd.com to set that up.
We look forward to another incredible and successful race season!
Welcome to the Stoked Program!
Sign up here for the Stoked Team, weekly Ride Krew enduro rides. Ride schedule is posted to Team Snap.
A sign up entitles riders to ONE of the two weekly rides of their choosing.
All rides at Vail Lake are race team rides and are excluded from Ride Krew.
Ride Krew season will run from 1/24 – 5/24/25.
Rides are hosted Friday evenings and Sundays with occasional mid-week opportunities.
We look forward to riding with you!
