Kids Shredding Singletrack
Are your kids hounding you to ride the trails? Are they surpassing your ability to keep up? Are they keen to explore new trails and improve their skills? Kids Shredding Singletrack (KSS) is returning to meet their needs!
The focus of this program is to introduce kids aged 8 to 16 to fun and safe mountain biking. The environment will be non-competitive and kids won’t be pressured to try any skill outside their comfort zone.
Each night will start with a brief discussion and demonstration of a skill or technique, then the group will ride the Hiawatha single track trails and other areas of the city (e.g., pump track), stopping at features where they can practice and develop the featured skill. The focus will be on fun, but there will also be some learning going on!
Please note that there is a $50 registration fee for 2023 programs.
Our program would not exist without our amazing volunteers!
We welcome parent volunteers who are familiar with the trails. If you are interested in helping out, fill in our volunteer contact form. Depending on your skill level, you might be asked to perform a “sweeper” role, trailing one of the groups and assisting the instructor/leader as needed or leading a group.
*Children of parents whom are volunteering will be ensured spots in the program but must still register.
Fall Session Details
Fall sessions will take place Monday nights starting at 6:30 pm sharp. September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 16 and 23 (excluding Thanksgiving).
Rides will take place at Hiawatha Highlands, 780 Landslide Rd and we meet in the Kinsmen Park Ball Field area.
Rides will be approximately 90 minutes, depending on conditions (muddy trails make you ride slower, clouds of mosquitos make you ride faster!) and skill level of participants. Participants will be grouped according to skill level.
** All riders must have a bar or helmet light as it gets dark early in the Fall.
Kids Shredding Singletrack Jerseys!
Inspired by the youth in our Kids Shredding Singletrack program but also available in adult sizing for those that are still a kids at heart!
Jerseys are now available for pre-order! Don't miss out, quantities are limited. Join in on the KSS jersey team!
In order to participate, your child must:
- Be a member of the Sault Cycling Club (your membership number, which is also the Order Number when your purchase your membership, is required to complete your registration),
- have access to a mountain bike in reasonable repair (a bike check form will need to be completed and signed by the parent or a bicycle mechanic),
- wear a bar or helmet light suitable for night riding,
- wear a helmet,
- be fit and motivated to ride between 6 and 10km’s of singletrack trail in an outing.
Please ensure you have read and meet all requirements above before registering.