From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find group ride events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Basic Skills (Tues/Wed/Thurs format) - Sessions 1 & 2 (6-12 years old)
CHOOSE ONLY 1 SESSION
CWOCC Youth Ride Program is led by volunteers including coaches and athletes from Wausau United Ride for ages 6-12 years old. CHOOSE ONE of our 3-day sessions to teach youth basic mountain bike riding fundamentals and enjoy small group rides.
Ready to ride at 6:00 pm, finishing by 7:15 pm.
Each group is led by an experienced coach and assisted by another adult volunteer and mentor from the Wausau United mountain bike team
Required:
Pre-registered
Bike (prefer bikes with handlebar brakes)
No training wheels or strider bikes. Must be an independent rider
Helmet
Water bottle
Nine Mile Park pass for ages 12 & up
Volunteers welcome and encouraged (see Volunteer tab)
Monday Night Ride with Basic Skills - Session 3 (6-12 years old)
This is an alternative to the above Basic Skills format- choose one or the other
An alternative to the 3 day intensive program, this year we are offering a Monday Night Ride with Basic Skills introduced along the way. This will be more relaxed and groups will be created with a no-drop format.
Advanced Youth Ride Program (9-12 years old)
Consecutive Wednesday evenings for a more tailored development program for advanced young riders. Riders should be capable of riding up to 6 miles per session and will ride more difficult trails and cover more advances skills.
Required:
Pre-registered
Bike (prefer bikes with handlebar brakes)
Helmet
Water bottle
Nine Mile Park pass for ages 12 & up
Preferred previous participation in Youth Rider Program and Coach approval
Volunteers welcome and encouraged (see Volunteer tab)