Calling all Groms & Junior Shredders, looking to boost the Send-o-meter and ride better and faster? You gotta check out our Kids Summer MTB Camps!
We are running two camps this summer, one in Tahoe (Tahoe Trail Thrashers) and one in Reno (Reno Rocket Riders). Each week long camp has been designed to teach beginner to intermediate mountain biking skills. Riders will be introduced to proper bike setup, riding in a group, cornering, shifting gears and braking. They will also learn basic trail skills such as how to get up and down the trail safely, how to control their bikes on different terrain and obstacles they will encounter while riding the trails.
Our kids summer MTB camps are a FIVE DAY fundamentals course (10am-4pm) covering all the basics needed to shred your bike. We will be playing games and doing drills you can practice at home.
Each camp, your little shredder will receive professional coaching, life skills, meet new friends, learn how to work on the bike and how to handle hard trail situations with multiple options. At the end of camp each participant will receive a shredders diploma, gifts, goodies and the joy of experiencing the great outdoors as they should be. I stand by my camps and I know your child will learn and enjoy themselves at the same time. Let’s get it.
These camps are a great introduction to mountain biking as well as a great way to get your kids off their screens and outside this summer!
Participants (riders) must be able to ride standing up for 300+ feet and be able to ride uphill. We do not “teach kids how to ride a bike”, we develop mountain bike skills in kids and adults who can already ride a bike.
Please register for the session you would like to attend. Each session has a 5 rider minimum and an 8 rider maximum. All sessions are led by an ICP Level 3 Mountain Bike Coach.
Registration closes two weeks before camp.
We need to have 5 riders participating to host each RAD CAMP. Why not get a group of friends together and get sendy with us? 50% deposit secures your spot!
Dependent Care FSA receipts are available on request for these camps.
Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.
I first met Ronnie last year in the local Office Boss and was so impressed by his passion for teaching kids to mountain bike and just have a great time. I signed my son up for a private and then this year he did a full week of Ronnie's Battle Born Prodigies Tahoe Trail Thrashers camp and he had the best time in both and even came home with some tips for his mom. :) Ronnie is great with kids and we kept saying that these kids were "living their best lives" all week at camp. Highly recommend!
There were limited mountain bike camps in Tahoe doe the under 12’s, so we organized one for the younger kids with Ronnie! Absolutely amazing coach! 6 kids all had THE BEST TIME! All talked about how ‘rad’ it was, hard but fun.my daughter really enjoyed Ronnie as a coach and is even more motivated now to challenge herself more! I hope we can organize another camp next summer! Thanks again Ronnie!
We completed a week with the Tahoe Trail Thrashers for 6-12 yo. What a week! Our son (8) had a blast with Ronnie and all the kids. Even with varying skill levels in the group, Ronnie was able to provide focused coaching - our sons improvement with his biking skills and overall riding in just 1 week was amazing! Can't wait for next summer!
Book your Camp!
Camps will not run unless 5 rider minimum is met.
We will close camp registration 1 week before camp.
Please note that Camp Deposits are non-refundable.
Bookings are subject to our Terms of Service.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE BIKES OR EQUIPMENT
Summer Camp 2023
Bends, sends & friends.
Professional Coach
I teach MTB lessons for beginners and at an advanced level. I have over 15 years mountain bike riding and racing experience. I am an ICP Level 3 certified coach with 11 years & over 6000 hours coaching experience, including 5 years coaching at Northstar™ Bike Park.
Incredible Trails
During your child's summer camp we will be riding some of the best Lake Tahoe & Reno mountain bike trails on offer. All riders are assessed by an expert coach & MTB trails will be age & skill level appropriate.
Safety Focused
We work at your child's pace and build MTB skills in a steady, safe and consistent manner so your youth mountain biker can progress their trail riding in a fun way. I have a proven background teaching kids and teens to ride to their potential.
Important Safety Info
Please read the following information before coming to your Camp. This important information is for the safety of your child. we do not provide bikes or equipment.
read our FAQ- Disc brakes & suspension recommended
- No coaster brakes, backpedal brakes or kickstands please
- Please do a quick bike check before the session (tire pressure, brakes work, chain is lubed & quick releases are tight)
- Any emergency medications (inhaler, EpiPen® etc)
- A signed Asthma action plan (if applicable)
- A signed Allergy action plan (if applicable)
- A signed waiver
- Emergency Medical Info Cards are highly recommended for MTB riders
- Sunscreen (please pre-apply)
- Bug Repellent
- A layer of warm clothes
- A waterproof jacket
- Water bottle/hydration pack & a snack
- Backpack with lunch for 4+ hr sessions
- Helmet* (full face on Black Diamond Trails*)
- Full Finger Gloves*
- Knee Pads*
- Elbow Pads
- Eye protection; glasses or goggles
- Shoes (Closed-toed & flat soled. Skate shoes are better than sneakers)
- Chest/Back/Neck Protection is optional
- * = Required Items
- Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.