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.*
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! We are thrilled to announce that we have a group of newly trained coaches who are eager to help your child learn how to ride a bike and have a unique opportunity for you! These coaches are currently completing their certification, and they need young riders to practice with.
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! 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!
In this session you can expect:
- Personalized Coaching: Your child will receive hands-on instruction from coaches trained specifically in teaching bike riding.
- Safe Environment: The training sessions will be conducted with a focus on safety, ensuring that your child learns to ride confidently.
- Fun Experience: Make bike riding an enjoyable and stress-free experience for your child.
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.
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!
This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn how to ride a bike while helping our new coaches complete their training. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up 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!
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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!
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.*
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 for Trailfest 2023 Attendees
The special SDMBA Trailfest edition of Sprockids San Diego Fundamentals I clinic teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities. Proceeds from the Fundamentals I Clinic will go to SDMBA.
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 8+ that are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.
Equipment: 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 are EXCITED to announce that parents can now once again 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.
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!
Sprockids San Diego is excited to bring a new mountain bike program to San Diego youth! Built for our progressive riders that are 12+ years old we are thrilled to present Stoked MTB!
Sign up here for pre-season training before we start racing the Team Big Bear, Kenda Cup – Vail Enduro series. Final schedule will be posted to Team Snap for signed up riders by 11/4. Tentative schedule as follows:
Sunday 11/5 – Team intro – Bike check and sizing, tune up. Helmet and gear check. Team building. 3:00 – 4:30
Friday 11/10 – 5:00 – 7:00 – Conditioning & Fundamental Skills
Sunday 11/12 – 8:30 – 10:30 RIDE
Friday 11/17 5:00 – 7:00 – Conditioning & Fundamental Skills
** Thanksgiving break 11/18-11/26 **
Tuesday 11/21 (Optional) 5:00 – 7:00 – Night Ride
Friday 12/1 5:00-7:00 – Conditioning & Fundamental Skills
Sunday 12/3 8:30-10:30 RIDE
Friday 12/8 5:00-7:00 – Conditioning & Fundamental Skills
Sunday 12/10 – 9:00-10:00 (10:00-12:00 Optional) San Diego BMX
Friday 12/15 – 4:30-6:30 – NIGHT RIDE
** Winter Break – Season Program Resumes Jan 12 ** ** First race weekend Jan 20-21 **
Race season schedule to be announced in December. Practices will remain Fridays and Sundays with occasional Tuesdays. Race weekends will be Saturdays 8:00-12:00 practice and Sundays 8:30 – 3:00 RACE DAY.
Race weekends:
Jan 20-21
Feb 3-4
Mar 2-3
Mar 16-17
Sprockids San Diego is excited to bring a new mountain bike program to San Diego youth! Built for our progressive riders that are 12+ years old we are thrilled to present Stoked MTB!
Sign up here for the race season at the Team Big Bear Kenda Cup – Vail Enduro series. Final schedule will be posted to Team Snap for signed up riders.
If you missed the team sign up but, are interested in Enduro racing please E-mail sean@sprockidssd.com.
Race weekends:
Jan 20-21
Feb 3-4
Mar 2-3
Mar 16-17
