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!
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!
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!
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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!
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!
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 we explore the local trail system! This is an intermediate level Sprockids Family Ride. Some mountain biking experience is required. Our guides will lead the adventure from Bandy Canyon to Raptor Ridge.
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 10 miles with 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!
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!
Special event for Trailfest 2023 Attendees
Join us with your young riders as we explore the Mt Laguna trail system! This is a beginner Sprockids Family Ride. Our guides will lead the adventure through the beautiful rolling meadows and woods of the Big Laguna Trail!
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+
This is a special event for SDMBA Trailfest 2023 attendees only. You must be registered for Trailfest to register or this ride.
PARENTS: This is an event for you to ride alongside your young shredder, please book a ticket for yourself as well.
EQUIPMENT: 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.
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!
