FALL 2022 PROGRAMS
Registration for fall 2022 will open July 11
Pushbikes Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION
Preschool on a pushbike!
We have designed this program with our younger public in mind, those who have not yet transitioned to a bike with pedals, those who have never spent two hours away from their caregivers, those who have never spent time in a group setting, those who are not used to the outdoors,….
We spend an hour and half together, riding their pushbike and developing a great sense of balance. We build forts, we explore nature, create art,…
Each rider must come with their own pushbike and a helmet.
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for PS-PK riders who are not yet riding a bike with pedals.
For the child who has never been on a pushbike to the one close to transitioning on a bike with pedals.
Kids ride with their coach in little pods of three or up to six kids for two coaches.
Note that we try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:3 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
Each session is limited to 6 riders only.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
We offer two different back to back sessions on Tuesday, from 9:00am to 10:30am and from 10:45am to 12:15pm.
Riders and their caregivers meet us directly at Phil’s pumptrack.
Our Fall program runs for seven weeks, from September 13 to October 25, weather dependent*.
COST and REGISTRATION
Pushbike 1-TUESDAY (9:00-10:30am): $315
Pushbike 2- TUESDAY- (10:45am-12:15pm): $315
Payment Plan available with one installment ($100 deposit).
Feel free to apply for financial aid if needed on our Scholarships page.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Enroll NowTiny Ones Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION
This program is focused on PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS and RIDING SKILLS
PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS
Plenty of time for free play is offered while we move through the trails. Children can play on boulders and logs, and play with sticks to build forts. We encourage pretend play and everything the younger public needs to build their social skills.
RIDING SKILLS- through games and riding
Our sessions bring emphasis on the following skills:
- Stance and balance, learning to stand up, rolling over small roots and rocks, going downhill with pedals leveled, being relaxed…
- Brakes: when and how to use them.
- Gears (when available): when and how to use them.
The week before the first session, new riders are invited to schedule a Meet and Check visit with their coaches. This gives us the opportunity to check our riders’ bikes and gear, as well as their riding ability. It helps get the kids grouped easily before the first ride. It’s also a time to meet our riders and their caregivers personally so they can share any concerns or questions.
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for PK-K riders only from true beginners to advanced riders (age relative).
Riders are grouped by skills and endurance level after the first session. We also regroup kids who have bikes with no gears together. We use four different levels for our grouping, from True Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Kids ride with their coach in little pods of three or up to six kids for two coaches.
Note that we try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
In order to participate in the Tiny Ones program, riders need to have a bike with at least one hand brake and mountain bike tires (no slick tires or coaster brakes please).
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:3 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
Each session is limited to 12 riders only.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Choose between Monday and/or Thursday sessions, from 3 to 5pm.
Riders and their caregivers meet us directly at the trailheads.
September sessions start from Phil’s TH (at the bottom of the road past the parking lot) October sessions start from the Welcome Center off Century drive.
Our fall program runs for seven weeks from September 12 to October 27, weather dependent*.
- MONDAY Tiny Ones 3-5 PM
From Phil’s Trailhead: September 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26
From the Welcome Center: October 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24
- THURSDAY Tiny Ones 3-5 PM
From Phil’s Trailhead: September 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29
From the Welcome Center: October 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27
Meet and Check for new riders lasts 20 minutes, week of September 5th.
COST and REGISTRATION
Fall SESSION: $420 (once a week for seven weeks)
Payment Plan available with one installment.
Consider applying for financial aid if needed.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Payment Plan available with one installment of a $100 deposit. Feel free to apply for financial aid if needed.
Enroll NowLittle Ones Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION
This program is focused on RIDING SKILLS mostly with still some emphasis on PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS, adapting the ratio to the needs of each group.
RIDING SKILLS
Our sessions bring emphasis on the following skills:
- Stance and balance, learning to stand up, being centered, going downhill with pedals leveled, being relaxed…
- Brakes and gears: when and how to use them.
- Vision: anticipating and line choices.
- Cornering skills for more advanced riders with bike/body separation.
PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS
Plenty of time for free play is offered while we move through the trails, depending on the group’s focus. Children can play on boulders and logs, and play with sticks to build forts. We encourage pretend play and everything the younger public needs to build their social skills.
AGE AND RIDING LEVELS
This program is designed for 1st to 3rd grade riders from true beginners* to intermediate riders.
In order to participate in the Little Ones program, riders* need to be able to start their bike on their own and have a bike with two hand brakes, gears and mountain bike tires (no slick tires please).
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
Riders are grouped by skills, motivation and endurance level after the first session.
Kids ride with their coach in little pods of four or up to eight kids for two coaches.
Note that we try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
The week before the first session, new riders are invited to schedule a Meet and Check visit with their coaches. This gives us the opportunity to check our riders bike and gear, as well as their riding ability. It helps get the kids grouped easily before the first ride. It’s also a time for our riders and their caregivers to meet their coaches personally and share any concerns or questions.
For safety reasons BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate if the bike is unsafe or unrideable for them. The bike will need to be fixed before starting/returning to the program. For the same reasons, if your child is unable to start his/her bike independently, our coaches may ask you to come back when the skill is mastered. Due to high demand in our younger age programs, NO refund will be allowed once the program starts if your child doesn‘t fit the requirements. You may want to consider a private set up with one on one coaching.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:4 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
Each session is limited to 20 riders maximum.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Choose between Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday programs, from 3:15 to 5:45pm.
Riders and their caregivers meet us directly at the trailheads.
September sessions start from Phil’s TH (at the bottom of the road past the parking lot) and October sessions start from the Welcome Center off Century drive.
For the more advanced groups, your child’s coach may suggest a different meeting location towards the end of the program (meeting at Green gate or Wanoga Sno-Park for example).
The Fall program runs for seven weeks, from September 13 to October 28, weather dependent*.
- TUESDAY Little Ones 3:15-5:45 PM
Start at Phil’s Trailhead: September 13, Sept. 20, Sept. 27
Start at the Welcome Center: October 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25
- WEDNESDAY Little Ones 3:15-5:45 PM
Start at Phil’s Trailhead: September 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28
Start at the Welcome Center: October 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26
- THURSDAY Little Ones 3:15-5:45 PM
Start at Phil’s Trailhead: September 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29
Start at the Welcome Center: October 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27
- FRIDAY Little Ones 3:15-5:45 PM
Start at Phil’s Trailhead: September 16, Sept. 23, Sept.30
Start at the Welcome Center: October 7, Oct.14, Oct.28
New rider’s Meet and Check, week of September 5 at our office.
COST
Fall program, seven weeks: $390
Payment Plan available with two installments ($100 deposit).
Consider applying for scholarships if you need help.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Enroll NowYouth Mountain Biking 2022
AGE AND SKILLS
For the recreational riders, from true beginners to advanced riders.
Riders break into smaller groups based on their skills, endurance levels and goals.
Instructor to kids ratio is 1:5 to allow for more individualized coaching and confidence building.
DESCRIPTION
Riders and their caregivers meet their coach directly at Trailheads.
Each session balances a mix of fun rides, endurance building, and skill practice with an emphasis on the following skills from less experienced to more experienced riders:
- Position and balance: stability, balancing through a range of motion
- Operation of controls: cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
- Direction control: leaning the bike, rotational body movements
- Pressure control
In order to participate in Youth MTB, riders need to have a mountain bike (hardtail or full suspension) with two hand-brakes, gears and mountain bike tires (no slick tires). The bike must be in perfect riding condition.
For safety reasons and respect for the other riders, BEA’s coaches reserve the right to send a rider home if the bike is unsafe or unrideable for them. The bike will need to be fixed prior to start/return to the program.
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
The riders are also responsible to bring their own mandatory gear (helmet, knee pads, backpack, etc…). Although not mandatory, elbow pads, gloves and glasses are highly recommended.
SCHEDULE and LOCATION
September sessions start from Phil’s TH (lower parking lot)
October sessions start from the Welcome Center off Century Drive.
In order to offer more challenging trails with different features, the more advanced group may also start from a different location later in the program. Your coach will let you know if this is the case.
Each session runs for two hours and half from 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM Monday and/or Friday.
MONDAY (seven-week program) from September 12 to October 24 (weather dependent*)
FRIDAY (seven weeks) from September 16 to October 28 (weather dependent*)
REGISTRATION and COST
You can register your rider for one Youth MTB once a week or twice a week (register separately).
Fall 2022 MONDAY: $315
Fall 2022 FRIDAY: $315
Payment Plan available with two installments ($100 deposit).
Consider applying for financial aid if you need to.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Enroll NowJunior Rides 2022
AGE and SKILLS
Junior Mountain Biking is for Middle School and High School riders.
The program is developed for recreational riders, from beginner to advanced.
Riders are grouped according to skills and endurance levels to focus on further progression.
DESCRIPTION
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:6
Each session balances a mix of fun rides, building endurance and skill practice with an emphasis on the following skills from less experienced to more experienced riders:
- Position and balance: stability, balancing, range of movement, neutral, ready and climbing positions
- Operation of controls: efficient cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
- Direction control: leaning the bike, rotational body movements
- Pressure control
A mountain bike is needed to participate in the program, hardtails or full suspension. The bike must be in perfect riding condition.
For safety reasons and respect for the other riders, BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate if the bike is unsafe or unrideable for them. The bike will need to be fixed before starting or returning to the program.
The riders are responsible to bring their own gear (helmet, knee pads, backpack, etc…).
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
SCHEDULE and LOCATION
Wednesday 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM
The Junior Fall program runs for seven weeks from September 14 to October 26.
Riders meet directly at TrailHeads with September sessions starting from Phil’s TH (lower parking lot) and moving to the Welcome Center off Century Drive for October sessions.
The advanced group’s coaches may suggest a different location towards the end of the program to allow access to more difficult trails. They will inform you directly if they decide to do so.
REGISTRATION and COST
Fall Junior MTB: $290
Payment with two installments available ($100 deposit)
Consider applying for financial aid if needed.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Enroll NowEnduro Fall 2022
AGE AND SKILLS
For 4th grade to highschool riders with intermediate to advanced skills only. Absolutely NO beginners please (Youth MTB and Junior MTB are more appropriate programs for beginners).
We exceptionally allow little shredders from 3rd grade to join with invitation or referral. Please contact Virginie directly at 503-914 7616 or virginie@BendEnduranceAcademy.org to discuss your child’s riding skills and experience and/or set up an evaluation time if necessary.
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
We regroup riders by age and ability with a coach/riders ratio of 1:5 (1:6 with the older group)
DESCRIPTION
This program is for the kids who are attracted by gravity and enjoy riding downhill more than pedaling up.
Our 3 hours sessions allow us to shuttle our riders once or twice. Trails include but are not limited to Funner, Tiddlywinks, Taylor’s Traverse, South Fork, Mrazek, Whoops, Afternoon Delight,…
While each session is about having fun and making friends who share the same passion, it is also about learning better downhill-specific skills and maneuvers involving body position, cornering, dropping, jumping, etc…
The riders are responsible to bring their own bike and gear (full face helmets, elbow pads, gloves, glasses or goggles, and knee pads are recommended).
Full suspension bikes are highly recommended for this program although not mandatory.
The bike must be in perfect riding condition. For safety reasons and respect for the other riders, BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate in a session if the bike is unsafe or unrideable for them. The bike will need to be fixed before starting or returning to the program.
This program is limited to 20 riders.
SCHEDULE and MEETING LOCATION
We meet in the parking lot of the Best Western Peppertree and shuttle our riders in our Bend Endurance Academy vans.
The Fall program runs on Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm for seven weeks, from September 14 to October 26 (weather dependent)
REGISTRATION and COST
Fall Enduro/DH $380 (7 sessions)
Payment plan available with two installments ($100 deposit).
Consider applying for a scholarship if needed.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Enroll Now
AGE AND SKILLS
For 4th grade to highschool riders with intermediate to advanced mountain biking skills only. Absolutely NO beginners please (Youth MTB and Junior MTB are more appropriate programs for beginners).
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
We exceptionally allow little shredders from 3rd grade to join with invitation or referral. Please contact Virginie directly at 503-914 7616 or virginie@BendEnduranceAcademy.org to discuss your child’s riding skills and experience and/or set up an evaluation time if necessary.
DESCRIPTION
This program is for the kids who are always trying to boost their airtime from any uneven features and love sessioning jumps! Under the supervision and instruction of our coaches, your kid can learn better jump skills in a safer environment.
Our coach/riders ratio is 1:6.
While each session is about having fun and making friends who share the same passion, it is also about learning better jumping specific skills and learning new tricks with Tristan Block.
The riders are responsible to bring their own bike and gear (full face helmets are HIGHLY recommended for the Lair, knee pads and elbow pads too). Dirt Jumpers are a plus but not necessary for this program; BMX or mountain bikes are acceptable.
The bike must be in perfect riding condition. For safety reasons, BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate if the bike is unsafe or unrideable for them. The bike will need to be fixed before starting or returning to the program.
SCHEDULE and MEETING LOCATION
The Fall program runs for seven weeks (weather dependent), from September 14 to October 26 (weather dependent*).
Riders meet directly at the Lair on Wednesday, from 3pm to 6pm.
REGISTRATION and COST
Fall Jumping program costs $330
Payment plan available with two installments ($100 deposit)
Scholarship available.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Enroll NowWomen MTB Fall 2022
Riding with other women is empowering!
Either you want to learn some new skills or work on specific trails features, just want to meet other riders, or want to discover new trails, we are adapting our sessions to your goals and needs.
Our rides/sessions are guided/coached by our women coaches only with a ratio of 1:6 maximum.
AGE and SKILLS
These sessions are for women of any age (no, really!), from true beginners to intermediate riders.
We offer two separate programs, the Women Beginner program as well as the Women Intermediate program.
Within each program, our riders are divided into smaller groups of six maximum for a better experience, depending on their skills, fitness level and goals.
- The Women Beginner program is designed for those who have never mountain biked or have a year or so of mountain biking experience, and want to learn all the basic skills of mountain biking or refine them.
Skills include:
- Position and balance: stability, balancing, range of movement, neutral, ready and climbing positions
- Operation of controls: efficient cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
We also discuss gear and bike fitting during this class.
- The Women Intermediate program is designed for those who feel at ease enough on the mountain bike to challenge themselves to the next level.
We review the above skills if needed and tackle the following ones:
- Direction control: leaning the bike more than the body, rotational body movements
- Pressure control
- Timing and Coordination
We also teach basic bike mechanics such as changing a tube (even if you ride tubeless, it’s handy!), fixing a broken chain, adjusting your gears…
LOCATION and SCHEDULE
All riders meet directly at trailheads but at different locations depending on the program.
- The Women Beginner program starts from Phil’s Trailhead for September rides and moves to the Welcome Center for October.
- The Women Intermediate program meets at a different location each week. Your coach sends a note a few days ahead through the Team App. Feel free to suggest some spots too!
Our fall programs run for seven weeks, weather dependent*.
We offer an afternoon session on Tuesday as well as a morning session on Thursday for each program.
- TUESDAY session from 3 PM to 6 PM
From September 13 to October 26
- THURSDAY session from 10 AM to 1 PM
From September 15 to October 28
REGISTRATION and COST
Women Beginner Fall 2022: $295
Women Intermediate Fall 2022: $295
Payment plan available with two installments ($100 deposit)
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
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COED ADULT MTB Fall 2022- NEW!
You suggested and we listened! This Fall we are offering a coed adult class.
Either you want to learn some new skills or work on specific trails features, just want to meet other riders, or want to discover new trails, we are adapting our sessions to your goals and needs.
Our rides are guided/coached with a ratio of 1:6 maximum.
AGE and SKILLS
These sessions are for men and women of any age (no, really!), from true beginners to intermediate riders.
We offer a Beginner program as well as an Intermediate program with separate registration.
Within each program, our riders are divided into smaller groups of six maximum for a better experience, depending on their skills, fitness level and goals.
- The Coed Adult Beginner program is designed for those who have never mountain biked or have just a few years of mountain biking experience, and want to learn all the basic skills of mountain biking or refine them.
Skills include:
- Position and balance: stability, balancing, range of movement, neutral, ready and climbing positions
- Operation of controls: efficient cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
We discuss gear and bike fitting during this class. We also teach basic bike mechanics such as changing a tube (even if you ride tubeless, it’s handy!), fixing a broken chain, adjusting your gears…
- The Coed Adult Intermediate program is designed for those who feel at ease enough on the mountain bike to challenge themselves to the next level.
We review all the above skills if needed and tackle the following ones:
- Direction control: leaning the bike more than the body, rotational body movements
- Pressure control
- Timing and Coordination
LOCATION and SCHEDULE
All riders meet directly at trailheads:
- The Beginner program starts from Phil’s Trailhead for September rides and moves to the Welcome Center for October,
- The Intermediate program meets at a different location each week. We ask participants to install the Team Reach App to communicate within the group. Your coach sends a message a few days ahead to let you know of the meeting location. Feel free to suggest some spots too!
All our Coed Adult programs run on Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, for seven weeks, from September 16 to October 28 (weather dependent*).
REGISTRATION and COST
Either you choose the Beginner or Intermediate program, the cost is the same.
Fall session: $295 (seven weeks)
Payment plan with two installments available ($100 deposit).
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Homeschool Little Ones
DESCRIPTION
This program is focused on RIDING SKILLS with some time for PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS.
RIDING SKILLS
Our sessions bring emphasis on the following skills:
- Stance and balance, learning to stand up, being centered, rolling over small roots and rocks, going downhill with pedals leveled, being relaxed…
- Brakes and gears: when and how to use them.
- Vision: anticipating and line choices.
- Cornering skills (for more advanced riders).
PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS
Plenty of time for free play is offered while we move through the trails. We encourage pretend play and everything the younger public needs to build their social skills.
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for 5 to 8 years old riders from true beginners* to intermediate riders. In order to participate in the Homeschool Little Ones program, riders* need to be able to start their bike on their own.
5-6 years old need to have a bike with at least one hand brake (no coaster brakes) and mountain bike tires (no slick tires please).
7-8 years old need to have a mountain bike with two hand brakes and gears.
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
Riders are grouped by age, skills, goals and endurance level after the first session. Kids ride with their coach in little pods of four or up to eight kids for two coaches. Note that we try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
For safety reasons BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate if the bike is unsafe or unrideable for them. The bike will need to be fixed before starting or returning to the program. For the same reasons, if your child is unable to start his/her bike independently, our coaches may ask you to come back when the skill is mastered or switch to a one on one private setting.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:4 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
Each session is limited to 16 riders maximum.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Homeschool Little Ones sessions run on Monday from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
The Fall program runs for seven weeks from September 12 to October 24.
All September rides start at Phil’s Trailhead.
All October rides start at the Welcome Center
Our more advanced group may start one or twice from a different location like Green Gate or Wanoga Sno-Park; your coach will let you know if they feel that the group is ready to venture on different trails.
COST
Fall 2022 session is $315
Payment with two installments available ($100 deposit).
Please consider asking for a scholarship if you need it.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
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Homeschool Youth
AGE AND SKILLS
Homeschool Youth Mountain Biking is designed for 9 years old and older.
For the recreational riders, from true beginners to intermediate. Riders break into smaller groups based on their skills and endurance levels.
Instructor to kids ratio is 1:5 to allow for more individualized coaching and confidence building.
DESCRIPTION
Each session balances a mix of fun rides, building endurance, and skill practice with an emphasis on the following skills from less experienced to more experienced riders:
- Position and balance: stability, balancing through a range of motion
- Operation control: gears and brakes, how and when to use them
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choices, decision making, anticipation
- Direction control: leaning the bike, rotational body movements, bike/body separation
- Pressure control
In order to participate in Homeschool Youth MTB, riders need to have a mountain bike with two hand-brakes, gears and mountain bike tires (no slick tires).
Check the More Info tab to find information on how to choose a program for your child.
For safety reasons and respect for the other riders, BEA’s coaches reserve the right to send a rider home if the bike is unsafe or unrideable for them. The bike will need to be fixed prior to return to the program.
SCHEDULE and LOCATION
Riders and their caregivers meet directly at Trailheads.
September sessions start from Phil’s TH (lower parking lot) and in October from the Welcome Center off Century Drive.
For the more advanced groups, our coaches may suggest a different start such as Green Gate or Wanoga if they feel their riders are ready for more challenging trails. They will inform you a week before if they need it.
Each session runs for two and half hours on Monday from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Fall sessions run for seven weeks from September 12 to October 24.
REGISTRATION and COST
Fall program is $260
Payment with two installments available ($100 deposit).
Please consider asking for a scholarship if you need it.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Enroll NowCascades Academy Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION
This mountain biking program is offered by Bend Endurance Academy.
It is mostly focused on the following RIDING SKILLS:
- Position and balance: stability, balancing through a range of movements
- Operation of controls: cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
- Direction control: leaning the bike, rotational body movements
AGE AND SKILLS
Due to a limited number of available coaches this Fall, our CA program is designed for 4t- 5th grade riders, intermediate to advanced riders only.
In order to participate in the program, riders need to have a bike on their own, with two hand brakes, gears and mountain bike tires (no slick tires).
For safety reasons, BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate if the bike is unsafe or unrideable. The bike will need to be fixed before starting/returning to the program.
Visit Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:5 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs. Kids ride with their coach in little pods of five or up to ten kids for two coaches.
Note that we try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Thursday, from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.
Bend Endurance Academy coaches pick up the riders directly from Cascades Academy’s campus and drop them off at the Best Western Peppertree in town, after their ride.
Our Fall program runs for seven weeks, from September 15 to October 27, weather dependent*
COST AND REGISTRATION
CA Fall 2022 program: $385.
Payment Plan available with two installments ($100 deposit).
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Cascades Academy will send the registration link directly to their families.
Bend International School Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION
This mountain biking program is offered by Bend Endurance Academy.
This program is designed for K to 8th grade riders from true beginners*, beginners to intermediate and advanced riders.
Riders are grouped by age, skills, endurance level and goal after the first session.
RIDING SKILLS
- Position and balance: stability, balancing through a range of movements
- Operation of controls: cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
- Direction control: leaning the bike, rotational body movements (for more advanced and older riders).
For our younger public, we recognize the need for social skills and breaks while we move through the trails. Children can play on boulders and logs, build forts, etc… We encourage pretend play and everything the younger public needs to build their social skills.
AGE AND SKILLS
K to 8th program
*In order to participate in the program, riders need to be able to start their bike on their own and have a bike with two hand brakes, gears and mountain bike tires (no slick tires nor coaster brakes please).
For safety reasons BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate if the bike is unsafe or unrideable. The bike will need to be fixed before starting/returning to the program. For the same reasons, if your child is unable to start his/her bike independently, our coaches may ask you to come back when the skill is mastered.
Visit Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:4 for kids 3rd grade and below to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
Kids ride with their coach in little pods of four or up to eight kids for two coaches.
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:5 for riders 4th grade and above.
If you or your child requests to ride with a friend or a sibling, note that we will move both riders in the level of the less advanced rider if necessary. We always try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Monday, from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.
Bend Endurance Academy coaches pick up the riders directly from Bend International School and drop them off at the Best Western Peppertree in town, after their sessions.
Most rides start from Phil’s trailhead and the Welcome Center but the advanced and intermediate groups in the older range may be shuttled to other trailheads (Wanoga, Green Gate,…)
Fall program runs for seven weeks from September 12 to October 24, weather dependent*.
COST
BIS Fall program: $300
We offer a Payment Plan with two installments ($100 deposit) as well as Tuition assistance if needed.
Bend International School will send the registration link directly to their families.
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Trinity Lutheran School Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION
This mountain biking program is offered by Bend Endurance Academy.
Our riders are picked up directly from school at 3pm.
RIDING SKILLS
Our sessions bring emphasis on the following skills:
- Position and balance: stability, balancing through a range of movements
- Operation of controls: cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
- Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
- Direction control: leaning the bike, rotational body movements (for more advanced and older riders).
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for riders 6 to 12 years old, from true beginners to intermediate riders.
Kids are grouped by age, skills, goals and endurance level after the first session.
Riders are responsible to bring their bike and equipment to school in the morning of the ride.
For safety reasons, BEA’s coaches reserve the right to refuse a rider to participate if the bike is unsafe or unrideable. The bike will need to be fixed before starting/returning to the program.
Visit Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:5 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs. Kids ride with their coach in little pods of five or up to ten kids for two coaches.
Note that we try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Tuesday, from 2:45pm to 5:45pm.
Our fall program runs for seven weeks, from September 13 to October 25, weather dependent*.
Bend Endurance Academy coaches pick up the riders directly from Trinity Lutheran School and drop them off at the Best Western Peppertree in town, after their ride.
COST
Trinity Fall 2022: $385
Payment Plan available with two installments ($100 deposit).
*Note BEA’s refund policy: “If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc…), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to canceling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.” Although we always try our best, we may not be able to offer a make-up day either.
Private Sessions
AGE and SKILLS
Private sessions are for all ages, from absolute beginners to advanced riders, from learning to ride a two wheels bike to learning to drop and jump.
DESCRIPTION
The only one on one instruction where we are 100% dedicating our attention to your kid! Together we can decide on the length of the session, day and time, and recurrence if desired. You can also have a voice on which instructor you would like to have. We determine the location depending on the riding skills of the rider.
Each session runs for a minimum of 1.5 hours with 30 minutes increment.
REGISTRATION and COST
The cost of a 90 minutes session is $90.
Register for Private Lessons HERE.
For questions, contact natasha@BendEnduranceAcademy.org
Semi Private Sessions
AGE and SKILLS
Semi-private sessions are for all ages, from absolute beginners to advanced riders. Ideally, the group should have similar skills and ages for a better experience overall.
DESCRIPTION
We started our Semi-private sessions under Covid-19 circumstances. Pods of kids who were already doing “class” together or friends who would rather skip the group sessions and exposure to more kids. Semi-private sessions are also ideal for homeschooled/online children who want to ride at a more convenient time during the day. You gather a minimum of two riders to a maximum of five, and we work the details with you. Together we can decide on the length of the session, days and times, and recurrence. You can also have a voice on which instructor you would like to have. We determine the location depending on the riding skills of the riders.
Each session runs for a minimum of 1.5 hours with 30 minutes increment.
REGISTRATION and COST
The cost of a 90 minutes session is $150 for the whole group (we divide the price between the number of riders. For example, three different families pay $50 each). Maximum of five riders per group.
Contact natasha@BendEnduranceAcademy.org for registration.