KIDS ON BIKES!
Youth Cycling
Kids on bikes
That's really all it comes down to.
Over the years we have heard story after story about how we helped students, and even families, discover mountain biking and how it changed their lives for the better. There's something about the adrenalin rush as you flow, hammer, race, or send it through the forest that makes you feel like you can accomplish anything.
Our goal is to share that rush with kids and help them fall in love with something that they can make their own and enjoy for life.
Through our group rides, team trips, and even races, students will learn the basic but critical foundations of mountain biking. They will meet new people and discover a whole community of amazing people they may not have known existed.
Place holder video
2025 Promo Video from our sister team Tahoma
Why do we ride?
Here what founding member, Tyler Evans, has to say…
Who
Any student from Bonney Lake, Buckley, Orting, Sumner, or Puyallup area is welcome to join us for our group rides.
Students who are participating with the Washington Student Cycling League will need to participate with their local team if they have one.
Ages
Our group rides and race team is open to students in 5th grade through 12th.
We will consider younger students on a case by case basis. Students younger that 5th grade will need to have prior mtb experience. Please contact us for more info.
When
Our group rides take place during March through May and late August through October.
There is a couple of options to ride through the week.
All Level Recreational Rides
Tuesday Evenings:
5:30PM-7:30PM (daylight and weather permitting)
The Trek at Tehaleh
Saturday Mornings:
9:00AM-12:00PM
The Trek at Tehaleh
1-2 times a month we’ll travel to nearby trail systems
Intermediate to Advanced Recreational Rides
If we have enough coach and ride assist support we’d like to travel to gravity-oriented trails within an hour drive 3 times a month.
Saturday Mornings:
9:00AM-1:00PM
Cross Country Race Team
Tuesday Evenings:
5:30PM-7:30PM
The Trek at Tehaleh
*These rides require additional registrations
Costs
-$200 Bonney Lake MTB Team Annual Registration Fee
*Scholarships available
*$25 Discount per registration for families with more than one participating student.
Optional:
-$265 Washington Student Cycling League Student Registration Fee
*Scholarships available
-Race fees
any additional race your student wishes to participate in
Racing
Racing is not mandatory to be a part of our club. However, many of our students have tried it and love it. Some like to race occasionally and some just like our recreational group rides.
Our goal is to help you find what you like best!
Common races that our students participate is are:
Washington Student Cycling League
Cascadia Dirt Cup
Westside Mountain Bike Series
Wednesday Night World Championships
Frequently asked questions
What equipment does my student need to participate?
A good attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to become stronger and break down comfort zones.
If needed, we can provide the rest. Please contact us if you need assistance with a bike and helmet.
A quality mountain bike is essential for a students safety and enjoyment of the sport and a certified helmet is required.
We know mountain biking has high start up costs due to the equipment, that's why were here to help.
Students are welcome to ride any bike they have but we have some recommendations for you so they can have the best experience possible:
-Mountain Bike purchased from a mountain bike dealer, not a big box store (those aren't rated for "off-road use" and they break down frequently).
-Front Suspension (needs to be smooth and free of binding)
-Disc brakes (they hold up better when it's wet)
-Tire designed for dirt and in good condition
-Working drivetrain and shifting (we go up and down a lot, having working gears is crucial)
-A certified, quality, well fitting helmet. Students will not be allowed to ride with helmets that do not fit or that show signs of damage and age. A local bike shop can inspect your helmet and make recommendations for you. We can also provide helmets if needed.