2026 Riders in the Sky Bike Clinic, Youth

Mountain Bike Skills Clinics

Teen Gravity Series, June 3/10/17/24, 5-7 PM 9 Available

Ages 12-17. This series is designed for young riders who aspire to sharpen their braking, perfect body positioning, confidently handle rocky and steep terrain, and improve their air skills. Note, this is an intermediate/advanced series, not an introduction to mountain biking. Newer riders should start with our youth or teen/adult clinics to build the foundational skills needed to participate.

Youth Fundamentals, June 6, 9-11 AM 6 Available

Ages 8-13. MTB Fundamentals builds the essential skills every rider needs—speed control, body position, and smart line choice. Designed for beginner to intermediate riders, this class focuses on developing stability and balance, empowering you to ride with confidence and control.

Youth Progression Series #1, June 9/10/11, 9-11 AM 1 Available

Ages 8-13. Progression Series clinics are sold as a three-day package. Each group will work on various skills and progress according to the skill level and interests of the group. An example of a possible Progression Series program is-
Day 1- FUNdamentals
Day 2- All Things Cornering
Day 3- Rocks & Loose Terrain/Intro to Air

Youth All Things Cornering, June 13, 9-11 AM 11 Available

Ages 8-13. Learn essential cornering skills like bike-body separation, riding berms and switchbacks, and maintaining control on Tahoe’s loose and variable terrain. This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate riders eager to boost their confidence and smoothness through every turn.

Youth Progression Series #2, June 23/24/25, 9-11 AM 4 Available

Ages 8-13. Progression Series clinics are sold as a three-day package. Each group will work on various skills and progress according to the skill level and interests of the group. An example of a possible Progression Series program is-
Day 1- FUNdamentals
Day 2- All Things Cornering
Day 3- Rocks & Loose Terrain/Intro to Air

Youth Rocks & Loose Terrain, June, 27, 9-11 AM 10 Available

Ages 8-13. Sharpen your braking skills and master tactics to confidently navigate loose and steep terrain. Refine your body position to effortlessly flow over rocks, and develop line-choice strategies for a smoother, more controlled ride. This clinic is designed to equip you with the essential techniques needed to tackle the diverse and technical challenges of Tahoe’s trails with confidence.

Youth Progression Series #3, July 7/8/9, 9-11 AM 11 Available

Ages 8-13. Progression Series clinics are sold as a three-day package. Each group will work on various skills and progress according to the skill level and interests of the group. An example of a possible Progression Series program is-
Day 1- FUNdamentals
Day 2- All Things Cornering
Day 3- Rocks & Loose Terrain/Intro to Air

Youth Progression Series #4, July 11/18/25, 9-11 AM 10 Available

Ages 8-13. Progression Series clinics are sold as a three-day package. Each group will work on various skills and progress according to the skill level and interests of the group. An example of a possible Progression Series program is-
Day 1- FUNdamentals
Day 2- All Things Cornering
Day 3- Rocks & Loose Terrain/Intro to Air

Youth Progression Series #5, July 21/22/23, 9-11 AM 11 Available

Ages 8-13. Progression Series clinics are sold as a three-day package. Each group will work on various skills and progress according to the skill level and interests of the group. An example of a possible Progression Series program is-
Day 1- FUNdamentals
Day 2- All Things Cornering
Day 3- Rocks & Loose Terrain/Intro to Air

Youth Fundamentals, Aug 8, 9-11 AM 12 Available

Ages 8-13. MTB Fundamentals builds the essential skills every rider needs—speed control, body position, and smart line choice. Designed for beginner to intermediate riders, this class focuses on developing stability and balance, empowering you to ride with confidence and control.

Youth All Things Cornering, Aug 22, 9-11 AM 12 Available

Ages 8-13. Learn essential cornering skills like bike-body separation, riding berms and switchbacks, and maintaining control on Tahoe’s loose and variable terrain. This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate riders eager to boost their confidence and smoothness through every turn.

Youth Rocks & Loose Terrain, Sep 5, 9-11 AM 12 Available

Ages 8-13. Sharpen your braking skills and master tactics to confidently navigate loose and steep terrain. Refine your body position to effortlessly flow over rocks, and develop line-choice strategies for a smoother, more controlled ride. This clinic is designed to equip you with the essential techniques needed to tackle the diverse and technical challenges of Tahoe’s trails with confidence.