🚵‍♀️Boys & Girls Club Mountain Biking Lessons

REGISTER FOR FALL 2026 GRAVITY GROMS MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRAMS!

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*Please note: In order to make this program a success, we need a commitment from you and your child to participate in our full 4-week program. Spots are limited.

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For more information regarding the parent portal or financial assistance please call: Lobelia, 530-220-7623​​​

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For more information regarding the program or lessons please call: Tyler, Director of Adventure Education & Community Programs - (605) 660-0431

*** BGCGS is looking for a couple of assistant instructors and/or adult chaperones to help with the Bruins and Black Bears Programs.  Any volunteers may receive a discount for any child enrolled in the program!  Please contact Tyler at (605) 660 - 0431 if you are interested. ***

Cubbies - True Beginner

Bruins - Novice Level

Black Bear - Intermediate Level

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We're excited to offer these programs designed for novice and intermediate level riders.  This Fall we are offering three (3) different Mountain Biking Programs: Cubbies - True Beginner, Bruins - Novice Level and Black Bears - Intermediate Level. Over the course of four lessons in September and October, riders will learn foundational mountain biking skills through hands-on instruction, trail rides, and games that make learning fun. Participants will be coached by the amazing team from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta, featuring professional BICP-certified instructor.   Instructors keep things safe, supportive and exciting through skill-appropriate learning experiences, ​creating a fun environment for every rider!​

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Cubbies - True Beginner Level Program - To Participate:

ALL participants must be riding on their own and have Front and Rear Handbrakes (NO coaster brakes)!  Riders are able to ride alone on flat ground and have little to no mountain bike trail experience.  Lessons will be taught on flat blacktop and progress to dirt trails.  Cubbies will gain confidence and foundational skills through fun games and basic skills.  Ideal Cubbies age is 4 - 6 years old.​

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Possible Cubbies Trail(s)

-Lollipop          -Shastice Park Disc Golf Course Trail

-Rolly Polly (Lower Bear Springs - Pioneer Trailhead)

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Bruins - Novice Level Program - To Participate:

Participants have little experience on dirt and Green Circle level trails.  Riders should have decent balancing, braking and cornering skills.  They should be able to ride on their own for 15-20 minutes with minimal assistance or walking.  The goal is to continue building confidence and get riders ready for our Black Bear Program and Blue Square Trails.  Bruins will start out on flat ground and progress to dirt trails.  Any participants from recent Novice Level programs are welcome!

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Bruins Trail Examples (Green Circles):

-Lollipop          -Muir's Ascension

-Foundation    -Moon Doggie

-Gateway         -Rolly Polly (Bear Springs)

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Black Bear - Intermediate Level Program - To Participate:

Intermediate riders should confidently navigate Blue Square level trails, demonstrating control on singletrack, berms, and moderate obstacles. They have good braking, cornering, and balance skills and can ride on trails for at least 30 minutes without assistance.  Any participants in the recent Intermediate Programs are welcome!  Our goal is to perfect skills and get the riders ready for Advance Level Programs and Trails in the future. 

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Black Bear Trail Examples (Green Circles and Blue Squares):

-Ten Gallon Trail System     -Upper and Lower Bear Springs

-Muir's Ascension                -Strawberry Valley

-Lemurian Delirium 

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Program Details:​​

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Dates/Times:​​​

Cubbies - Tuesdays in September: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29

3:30 - 5:00 PM

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Bruins - Thursdays in September/October: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1

3:30 - 5:30 PM

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Black Bear - Thursdays in October: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29

3:30 - 5:30 PM​​

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Location:​​

Cubbies:

Sisson Middle School - 601 Alma Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067

Gateway Trailhead & Pioneer Trailhead (group permitting)

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Bruins:

Shastice Park - 800 Rockfellow Dr. Mt. Shasta, CA 96067​

McBride Springs Parking Lot - Everitt Memorial Highway - Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 &

10 Gallon Trailhead Parking Lot- Everitt Memorial Highway - Mt. Shasta, CA 96067

Black Bears:

Shastice Park - 800 Rockfellow Dr. Mt. Shasta, CA 96067​

McBride Springs Parking Lot - Everitt Memorial Highway - Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 &

10 Gallon Trailhead Parking Lot- Everitt Memorial Highway - Mt. Shasta, CA 96067

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Coaching:

Lessons will be led by BGCGS team with professional BICP-certified coaches. The coach-to-rider ratio is 1:5. Riders will always be supervised and lead by a head coach.

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Skills Covered: 

Rider safety, parts of the bike, proper braking, control, stability and balance, neutral and ready position, bike-body separation, cornering and riding etiquette as well as fun bike games! Lessons will include both skill and trail sessions.

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What’s Included:

✔ Snacks

✔ Mountain bike lessons with certified coaches

✔ Use of mountain bikes and helmets during the program (if needed)

✔ Transportation to and from lessons for BGCGS members​

✔ Assistance available for Club Members

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Pricing: 

• BGCGS 2026/27 Session 1 Program Member: $150

• Non-Club Member: $250

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Transportation & Drop-Off/Pick-Up Info:

BGCGS Members:

Club members will be transported by Club staff. Transportation may include pick up & drop off at the Club site location and shuttling to and from the trailheads. ​

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Non-Club Members:

Please arrive at Program Locations or Coach disclosed location 10 minutes before the session begins (3:20 PM) and return for pick-up 10 minutes before the session ends (4:50 PM & 5:20 PM). 

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We are very excited to be offering this special program. In order to make this program a success, we are needing a commitment from you and your child to participate in our full 4-week program. Spots are limited.

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If your family can afford to contribute, please consider making a donation. Every little bit of support helps us strengthen our Club and allows us to offer programs such as this to all members no matter their economic status.​

***Registration will not be complete until the registration form and payment have been received, BGCGS operates with a first pay-first serve basis.***