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!
The Sprockids 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!
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!
Join us with your young riders to explore the local trail system at dusk in some festive wear and decorations! Wear your favorite holiday gear, and/or decorate your bike (anything safe to ride with)! This is a beginner Sprockids Family Ride. Our guides will lead the adventure around Lake Hodges 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 and 24″ wheel or greater, weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack, snack and a fun positive attitude! Also, don’t forget the charged lights!
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 send an email to info@sprockidssd.com to inquire about the program**
We look forward to riding with you!
Grab your lights and join us for an evening exploring the Lake Hodges Trails. This is an INTERMEDIATE ride and participants should be familiar and comfortable riding on single track trails during the daytime to participate. This ride is open to riders 8+. Expect to ride 6-8 miles on trails with varying terrain.
We are excited to announce that adults can participate alongside your youth rider. The same skill, equipment and bike requirements stated above apply for adults. You must also reserve a spot for yourself to join in on the ride.
EQUIPEMENT: Geared mountain bike with at least 24” wheels and hand breaks, charged and working front bike light, weather and time appropriate clothing, closed toed shoes, water and a snack.
BIKE LIGHTS: A bike light that is mounted to the rider’s helmet or handle bars is also required for this ride. The bike light should be at least 900 lumens. We have a few lights that can be borrowed for the ride, if you need a light please email info@sprockidssd.com prior to registering.
Night rides are a great way to explore local trails and we are looking forward to an adventure filled evening!
* 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 out on the trail!
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This two hour 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.*
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This two hour 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 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.*
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This two hour 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.*
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.
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!
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!
