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Cycling Ability Levels

To help us prepare for your child's camp experience, please provide an initial assessment of their riding ability using the criteria below. We will reassess upon arrival. You will be asked to identify what level best suits your child on the sign-up form. Campers must be age 5-14, 5-8 for Beginner Camp.  

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â–º 1: Beginner 

Beginner riders are children who are just starting to learn how to bike. They may have little to no experience on two wheels. We offer limited Beginner Camps at this level for kids ages 5-8.

  • Cannot balance without support or training wheels

  • Unable to start or stop independently

  • Unable to turn confidently

  • Not yet using hand brakes

  • Unfamiliar with pedaling smoothly

  • Not yet ready to ride on paths or trails

  • Unsure or hesitant about being on a bike

  • Still building endurance and focus

  • Not yet riding distances on pavement

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►►Level 2: Novice

Novice riders are comfortable riding in a group and can understand the basics of riding a bicycle. 

  • Can ride in a straight line, drive their bike, and avoid obstacles.

  • Can comfortably mount their bike 

  • Can comfortably reduce their speed and stop

  • Can comfortably ride half a mile on leveled terrain

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►►►Level 3: Intermediate

Intermediate riders have experience riding for long distances and are fairly comfortable on their bikes.

  • can comfortably control their bike

  • can comfortably control their speed in descents

  • can comfortably drive with one hand to perform turn signals

  • can comfortably turn their head behind them without swerving

  • can comfortably stand on their pedals

  • can comfortably ride on uneven surfaces like light gravel or dirt

  • can comfortably ride 3-4 miles including small and medium inclines

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►►►►Level 4: Advanced

Advanced riders are capable of fully controlling their bike at an advanced level and can focus on riding for long distances.

  • Can safely and comfortably ride on streets

  • Can comfortably use their gears to choose a cadence

  • Can comfortably drive their bike with one hand for extended times

  • Prefers a faster pace

  • Can comfortably climb large or steep hills

  • Can comfortably ride six or more miles without stopping

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