Rancho Penasquitos ~ 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.*

Rancho Penasquitos ~ 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.*

Rancho Penasquitos ~ Summer Camp FUN!

Join us for an exciting week of mountain biking at our Summer Camp Program in Rancho Peñasquitos! This Monday-Friday program is designed to teach kids the basics of bike skills and provide them with the opportunity to shred on the trails. In addition to biking, we have planned a variety of fun games and activities to keep the participants engaged and entertained.

During the program, we will cover essential bike skills such as trail safety and stewardship, bike and body positioning, braking, gear shifting, turning and cornering, climbing and descending, and more. Our experienced instructors will guide the participants through interactive games and drills to reinforce these skills. We will also embark on trail rides that start from the park and explore a nearby trail network. This will allow the participants to put their newly acquired skills into practice and experience the thrill of mountain biking in a safe and supervised environment.

This program is open to kids aged 7 and above, with a bike wheel size of 20″ or greater, who are comfortable riding a geared mountain bike on dirt trails. 

For the summer program, your rider will need to bring a bike that is in good working condition, a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed-toe sneakers, wear athletic clothing that is safe and suitable for biking, a packed lunch, light snacks, and a water bottle to stay energized and hydrated throughout the day.

If you are interested in borrowing a bike, have any questions, or would like more information about the program, please feel free to email us at info@sprockidssd.com. Happy to help!

We are excited to welcome you to our Summer Camp Program and provide you with a week of learning and reinforcing fundamental bike skills combined with thrilling adventures on the trails! Get ready for a fun-filled week of mountain biking!

Rancho Penasquitos ~ Summer Camp FUN!

Join us for an exciting week of mountain biking at our Summer Camp Program in Rancho Peñasquitos! This Monday-Friday program is designed to teach kids the basics of bike skills and provide them with the opportunity to shred on the trails. In addition to biking, we have planned a variety of fun games and activities to keep the participants engaged and entertained.

During the program, we will cover essential bike skills such as trail safety and stewardship, bike and body positioning, braking, gear shifting, turning and cornering, climbing and descending, and more. Our experienced instructors will guide the participants through interactive games and drills to reinforce these skills. We will also embark on trail rides that start from the park and explore a nearby trail network. This will allow the participants to put their newly acquired skills into practice and experience the thrill of mountain biking in a safe and supervised environment.

This program is open to kids aged 7 and above, with a bike wheel size of 20″ or greater, who are comfortable riding a geared mountain bike on dirt trails.

For the summer program, your rider will need to bring a bike that is in good working condition, a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed-toe sneakers, wear athletic clothing that is safe and suitable for biking, a packed lunch, light snacks, and a water bottle to stay energized and hydrated throughout the day.

If you are interested in borrowing a bike, have any questions, or would like more information about the program, please feel free to email us at info@sprockidssd.com. Happy to help!

We are excited to welcome you to our Summer Camp Program and provide you with a week of learning and reinforcing fundamental bike skills combined with thrilling adventures on the trails! Get ready for a fun-filled week of mountain biking!

San Marcos ~ After School Program

The After School Program focuses on the essential skills needed to be a good mountain biker that includes: trail safety and stewardship, trail scanning, bike and body positioning, braking, gear shifting, turning and cornering, wheel lifts, proper climbing and descending, ratcheting and more!

This program is for kids 8+ years old that are comfortable riding a geared mountain bike on dirt trails and is limited to 8 participants each session. Parents you can drop off or hang out at your discretion. The event fee also includes a nifty swag bag with all sorts of riding gear and discounts!

Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has 24″ or greater wheels,  is recently serviced and well working. 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 water bottle and light snack.

Trail rides are incorporated into the 2nd half of the program leaving from the park into the nearby trail network.

This program starts with the basics and progresses to high level shredding that every bike loving kid needs! We guarantee you they will be ripping it up like no other, HIGH levels of FLOW and FUN to be had!

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

We look forward to seeing you!

San Marcos ~ Jumping 1 Clinic

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The Sprockids San Diego Jumping Fundamentals clinic teaches how to safely and effectively handle your bike while getting airborne! This is taught in a park environment using progressive jump sizing though skills drills, games, and fun activities.

In this clinic we will review bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them as well as proper bike body positioning and separation. We expect all riders attending to have a reasonable grasp on these concepts beforehand.

Your rider will learn: the importance of using a foot wedge and body wedge to maintain control of the bike, front and rear wheel lifts, pressure control and stomping into the lip of a jump, body mechanics while airborne and landing technique.

This is an intermediate to advanced clinic and riders signing up should have a reasonable confidence in bike handling. The event is suitable for riders aged 8+ that have been through a Sprockids Fundamental I and II clinic or After School Program. If you have not ridden with us before and are unsure if this event is suitable for your rider, please reach out to discuss.

Please come ready with a mountain, dirt jump, slopestyle or BMX bike that is recently serviced and well working. 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 water bottle and light snack.

* 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!

San Marcos ~ 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.*

Santa Sophia ~ Fundamentals

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.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Special Event ~ Qualcomm Family Ride

Sprockids is honored to have been chosen to receive a grant award during the Qualcomm SDGEC Event! We are looking forward to hosting this special family ride for the Qualcomm community and it’s families. Thank you for your support!

Join us with your young riders as we explore the local trail system! This is a beginner ride. Our guides will lead the adventure through Rancho Penasquitos Preserve 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 7+ with at least 24″ wheels.

This event is held at the Los Penasquitos Ranch House and the surrounding trail system.

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!

We look forward to riding with you!

*** This is a private event for Qualcomm employees and their families only.  Please contact info@sprockidssd.com if you have any questions***

Special Event ~ Qualcomm Qkids Day

Sprockids is honored to have been chosen to receive a grant award during the Qualcomm SDGEC Event! We are excited to be included in Qkids day for the Qualcomm community and it’s families. Thank you for your support!

 

Register here on the day of the event to complete our waiver. Thanks!

 

*** This is a private event for Qualcomm employees and their families only.  Please contact info@sprockidssd.com if you have any questions ***

Spring Valley Gym ~ Fundamentals

Sprockids San Diego in partnership with the County of San Diego is offering a **FREE** Fundamentals clinic!!

The Fundamentals 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.

We look forward to seeing you soon!