Kids Mountain Bike Day

Community Organizations Host Event to Encourage Kids to Bike

STAUNTON, VA (07/07/2010)(readMedia)-- --

What are we doing?

The Kids' Mountain Bike Day will introduce new and experienced cyclists to mountain biking. The kids will learn skills that will enable them to ride and enjoy trails, that will hopefully lead to a lifetime of mountain biking. Balance, braking, climbing, descending, obstacles and trail etiquette will be covered. And having fun is a requirement!

Where is this happening?

Montgomery Hall Park in Staunton – meet in the soccer field parking lot

When?

Saturday, July 17

What time?

8:30 check-in, 9:00-12:00 skills and ride

What are the ages?

The workshop is for ages 8-18 (to be split into age groups 8-10, 11-14, and 15-18)

Is there a cost?

ONLY $5

When do I need to register by and Where?

July 14 at the Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA

What should I bring/What is required?

Complete all registration/medical forms. Bike (preferably a mountain bike) and helmet. If a child needs a bike or helmet contact Bruce Blair at the Staunton-Augusta YMCA 540-885-8089 (limited supply). Bikes provided by Office on Youth SPOKES program.

Who is sponsoring this awesome workshop?

This program is offered through a collaborative effort by the Staunton City Parks & Recreation, Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA, Queen City Cycling Club and Co-sponsored by Black Dog Bikes.