Youth Ride Programs presented by CWOCC in partnership with Wausau United Ride 2026

Description

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)