Looking for a fun, active way for your child to explore the outdoors this summer? The CNY Sharks Summer Mountain Bike Program offers trail adventure, fitness, and skill development in a supportive team environment led by experienced, NICA-certified coaches.
🗓 Program Details
Practice Locations:
Green Lakes, Split Rock, Duiguid Trails, and additional nearby venues.
Dates:
TBD
Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
🚴♀️ Who Can Join
All skill levels welcome – beginners through experienced trail riders. Riders entering 4th grade through age 18 (as of September 2025).
💲 Cost
TBD
📋 Registration Status
- Not currently open, check back for updates
All riders must register and submit payment before participating in team practices or rides. A BikeReg link will be shared if space becomes available.
🧪 Try It Out First
Not sure if the program is right for your rider? We welcome new participants to join us for a single “test ride” before committing — space permitting.
Please email [email protected] in advance to schedule a trial day.
🔧 Required Equipment
All participants must bring the following to every session:
- Mountain Bike – in safe, working condition for trail use
- Helmet – worn at all times while riding (no exceptions)
- Hydration – water bottle in bike cage or hydration backpack
🌿 Trail Stewardship
We believe in giving back to the trails that support our sport. The CNY Sharks encourage riders and families to participate in:
- Local trail maintenance and building days
- Environmental education activities and Leave No Trace practices
🦺 Safety Standard
Safety is central to everything we do. Our program follows all NICA safety protocols, including:
- Mandatory helmet use at all times
- Riding only trails appropriate to each rider’s ability
- No jumps or high-risk features – focus is on cross-country riding
- Coach-to-rider ratio of 1:6 preferred, never exceeding 1:8
- No rider will be unsupervised – all rides are led by certified adult coaches
📜 Code of Conduct
All riders and coaches are expected to uphold the NICA Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. Respect for teammates, coaches, and the trail community is non-negotiable.
Any rider who does not follow the code may be removed from the program.
🧑🏫 Coaching & Supervision
The program is led by a team of NICA-certified coaches who create:
- A supportive, encouraging atmosphere
- Personalized guidance and group-based instruction
- Safe, fun trail experiences for all levels