SPRING 2022 PROGRAMS
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, have never spent two hours away from their caregivers, have never spent time in a group setting, or are not used to the outdoors.
We will spend one and a half hours together, riding our bike and developing a great sense of balance. We build forts, we explore nature, create art, and other activities that will build creativity and social skills.
Each rider provides 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. All skill levels are welcome, from children who have never been on a pushbike up to riders close to transitioning to a pedal bike but need a little extra help. 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.
Visit How To Choose a Program for more information.
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 9 riders maximum.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Choose between Monday or Tuesday session, from 10am to 11:30am.
Riders and their caregivers meet us directly at Phils Trailhead (by the pumptrack).
Our Spring program offers two different sessions.
Early Spring Session from March 28 to April 26, 2022
Late Spring Session from May 2 to May 31, 2022
EARLY SPRING SESSION
MONDAY: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25
TUESDAY: March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, and April 26
LATE SPRING SESSION
MONDAY: May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 (no ride on Memorial Day*)
TUESDAY: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31
COST and REGISTRATION
EARLY SPRING SESSION:
MONDAY: $225 (once a week for five weeks)
TUESDAY: $225 (once a week for five weeks)
LATE SPRING SESSION:
MONDAY: $180 (runs for four weeks only)*
THURSDAY: $225 (runs for five weeks)
Payment Plan available with one installment ($100 deposit).
Feel free to apply for financial aid if needed on our Scholarships page.
Register for one session at a time or both after January 22, 2022.
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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, logs, and 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 activitiesOur 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 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 to meet our riders and their caregivers personally so you can share any concerns or questions.
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for PK-K riders only from true beginners* to intermediate riders.
In order to participate in the Tiny Ones program, riders need to be able to start their bike on their own* though and have a bike with at least one hand brake and mountain bike tires (no slick tires or coaster brakes please). Visit How To Choose a Program and Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
Riders are grouped by skills and endurance level after the first session, as well as gear set up. 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.
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. The first three sessions start from Phil’s TH (at the bottom of the road past the parking lot) and the last two sessions start from the Welcome Center off Century drive.
Our Spring program offers two different sessions.
- Early Spring Session runs for five weeks from March 28 to April 28, 2022
- Late Spring Session runs for five weeks from May 2 to June 2, 2022
EARLY SPRING SESSION
- MONDAY Tiny Ones 3-5 PM
From Phil’s Trailhead: ALL EARLY SPRING SESSIONS WILL STAY AT PHILS FOR 2022
- THURSDAY Tiny Ones 3-5 PM
From Phil’s Trailhead: ALL EARLY SPRING SESSIONS WILL STAY AT PHILS FOR 2022
Meet and Check for new riders lasts 20 minutes, March 14th 2022
LATE SPRING SESSION
- Monday Tiny Ones 3-5 PM
From Phil’s Trailhead: May 2, May 9, May 16From the Welcome Center: May 23 (no ride on Memorial Day*)
- Thursday Tiny Ones 3-5 PM
From Phil’s Trailhead: May 5, May 12, May 19From the Welcome Center: May 26, June 2Meet and Check for new riders lasts 20 minutes, April 25 2022
COST and REGISTRATION
EARLY SPRING SESSIONS:
- MONDAY: $300 (runs for five weeks)
- THURSDAY: $300 (runs for five weeks)
LATE SPRING SESSIONS:
- MONDAY: $240 (runs for four weeks only)*
- THURSDAY: $300 (runs for five weeks)
Payment Plan available with one installment of a $100 deposit. Feel free to apply for financial aid if needed.
Enroll NowDESCRIPTION
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. 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, 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).Visit How To Choose a Program and Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
Riders are grouped by skills 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.
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 and/or Friday programs, from 3 to 6pm.
Riders and their caregivers meet us directly at the trailheads.The first three sessions start from Phil’s TH (at the bottom of the road past the parking lot) and the last two 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 EARLY SPRING session runs for five weeks, from March 29 to April 29.
The LATE SPRING session runs for five weeks from May 3 to June 3.
EARLY SPRING session:
TUESDAY Little Ones 3-6 PM
- ALL EARLY SPRING SESSIONS WILL STAY AT PHILS FOR 2022
FRIDAY Little Ones 3-6 PM
- ALL EARLY SPRING SESSIONS WILL STAY AT PHILS FOR 2022
New rider’s Meet and Check, Monday, March 28 between 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM at Phil’s location.
LATE SPRING session:
TUESDAY Little Ones 3-6 PM
- Start at Phil’s Trailhead: May 3, May 10, May 17
- Start at the Welcome Center: May 24, May 31
FRIDAY Little Ones 3-6 PM
- Start at Phil’s: May 6, May 13, May 20
- Start at the Welcome Center: May 27, June 3
New rider’s Meet and Check, Monday, May 2 between 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM at Phil’s location.
COST & REGISTRATION
EARLY SPRING session is $330
LATE SPRING session is $330
You can register for one session or both starting January 22, 2022.
Payment Plan available with one installment ($100 deposit).
Feel free to apply for scholarships if you need assistance.
Enroll NowDESCRIPTION
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: pumping, absorbing
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.
Check How to Choose a program and Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
The riders are also responsible to bring their own gear (helmet, knee pads, backpack, etc…). Although not mandatory, knee pads, elbow pads, gloves and glasses or goggles are highly recommended.
AGE & SKILLS
Youth Mountain Biking is designed for 4th and 5th graders only. 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.
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
The first few sessions of each program start from Phil’s TH (lower parking lot) and move to the Welcome Center off Century Drive for the last ones. 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 three hours from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday and/or Friday.
EARLY SPRING session:
ALL EARLY SPRING SESSIONS WILL STAY AT PHILS FOR 2022
- MONDAY (five-week program) from March 28 to April 25
- FRIDAY (five weeks) from April 1 to April 29
LATE SPRING session:
- MONDAY (four weeks) from May 2 to May 23
- FRIDAY (five-week program) from May 6 to June 3
REGISTRATION & COST
You can register your rider for one Youth MTB once a week or twice a week (register separately) for EARLY SPRING session or LATE SPRING session or both after January 22, 2022.
EARLY SPRING:
- Monday- $270
- Friday- $270
LATE SPRING:
- Monday- $216
- Friday- $270
Payment Plan available with one installment ($100 deposit). Consider applying for financial aid if you need to.
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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: pumping, absorbing
A mountain bike is needed to participate in the program, hardtails or full suspension. The bike must be in perfect riding condition.
The riders are responsible to bring their own gear (helmet, knee pads, backpack, etc…). Visit How to Choose a Program for more information.
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.
SCHEDULE and LOCATION
Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The EARLY SPRING session runs for five weeks from March 30 to April 27.
ALL EARLY SPRING SESSIONS WILL STAY AT PHILS FOR 2022
The LATE SPRING session also runs for five weeks from May 4 to June 1.
Riders meet directly at Trail Heads with the first few rides starting from Phil’s TH (lower parking lot) and moving to the Welcome Center off Century Drive. The advanced group’s coaches may suggest a different location towards the end of each Spring session to allow access to more difficult trails. They will inform you if needed.
REGISTRATION and COST
EARLY SPRING Junior MTB: $200.
LATE SPRING Junior MTB: $200
Registration for one or both Spring sessions opens January 22, 2022.
Payment with one installment available ($100 deposit). Consider applying for financial aid if needed.
DESCRIPTION
This program is for the kids who are attracted by gravity and enjoy riding downhill more than pedaling up. Our 4 hours sessions allow us to shuttle our riders two to three times. Trails include but are not limited to Funner, Tiddlywinks, Taylor’s Traverse, South Fork, Mrazek, Whoops… While each session is about having fun and making friends who share the same passion, it is also about learning better mountain biking and downhill specific skills and maneuvers involving body position, cornering, dropping, jumping, etc…
- 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: pumping, absorbing
The riders are responsible to bring their own bike and gear (full face helmets or half shell helmets, elbow pads, gloves, glasses or goggles, and knee pads are recommended). Full suspension bikes are highly recommended for this program although not mandatory.
This program is limited to 20 riders.
AGE & 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 will sometimes 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.Visit How to Choose a Program for more information.
We regroup riders by age and ability with a coach/riders ratio of 1:5 (1:6 with the older group)
SCHEDULE & MEETING LOCATION
We meet in the parking lot of the Best Western Peppertree and shuttle our riders in our Bend Endurance Academy vans.The program runs on Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm.We have two consecutive sessions of five weeks each.
The EARLY SPRING session runs from March 30 to April 27.
The LATE SPRING session runs from May 4 to June 1st.
REGISTRATION & COST
EARLY SPRING Enduro/DH $350* (5 sessions)
LATE SPRING Enduro/DH $350* (5 sessions)
*BEA Cascade Armory mountain bike jersey included with registration.
Payment plan available with one installment ($100 deposit). Consider applying for a scholarship if needed.
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AGE & SKILLS
For 4th grade to high school riders with intermediate to advanced mountain biking skills only. Absolutely NO beginners please (Youth MTB and Junior MTB are more appropriate programs for beginners).
Early Spring program will be reviewing some more basic jumping skills.
Late Spring program we will move to more advanced jumping skills.
Visit How to Choose a Program for more information. 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
We are excited to continue our Jumping program. Under the supervision and instruction of our coaches, your kid can learn better jump skills in a safer environment.
The first session riders will spend their instruction time at the Redmond Pumptrack (riders meet in the parking lot of the Best Western Peppertree and ride BEA’s van). The next four sessions, riders meet directly at The Lair.
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, to learn more tricks and jump more safely.
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.
SCHEDULE & MEETING LOCATION
For the first session of each program we meet in the parking lot of the Best Western Peppertree and shuttle our riders in our Bend Endurance Academy vans to the Redmond pumptrack.
5 Week program – Wednesdays, 3-6pm
REGISTRATION & COST
Early Spring Program: $290 (5 sessions)
Late Spring Program: $290 (5 sessions)
Our spring program is limited to 12 riders.
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AGE AND SKILLS
For girls from middle school and high school. This program is designed with recreational riders in mind, all levels are welcome. Riders are grouped by age, skills, fitness, goal and experience.
DESCRIPTION
Riding with other female riders can be pretty powerful and less intimidating! These sessions are organized for girls and by women only. Bring a friend with you and make plenty of new ones!
The first few rides start from Phil’s Trailhead and move to the Welcome Center off Century Drive. The more advanced group may start from a different location such as Green gate or Wanoga when their coach feels the group is ready; they will let you know ahead of time if they need to.
Our instructor to kids ratio is 1:5 to allow our instructors to offer the best-individualized approach in our training. An extra “floater” instructor is also available if needed.
Each session balances a mix of fun riding, 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, body/bike separation
- Pressure control: pumping, absorbing
A mountain bike is needed to participate in the program, hardtails or full suspension. The riders are responsible to bring their own bike and gear (helmet, knee pads, backpack, etc…). The bike must be in perfect riding condition.
Visit How to Choose a Program for more details.
SCHEDULE and LOCATIONS
3 PM to 6 PM each Wednesday
The EARLY SPRING session runs for five weeks from March 30 to April 27
The LATE SPRING session runs also for five weeks from May 4 to June 1
REGISTRATION and COST
EARLY SPRING Girls MTB $300
LATE SPRING Girls MTB $300
Payment Plan available with one installment ($100 deposit). Consider applying for financial aid if needed.
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Riding with other women is empowering! Whether you want to learn some new skills or work on specific trails features, meet other riders, or want to discover new trails, we work your goals and needs into our sessions.
Our rides/sessions are guided/coached by our women coaches only with a ratio of 1:8 maximum.
AGE & SKILLS
These sessions are for women of any age (no, really!), from true beginners to intermediate riders.
We offer a Women True Beginner-Beginner program as well as an Intermediate program. Within each program, our riders are divided into smaller groups of eight (maximum) for a better experience. Groups depend on skills, fitness level, and goals.
The Women True Beginner-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. Participants should have 2+ years of mountain biking experience.
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: absorbing, pumping
- 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 True Beginner-Beginner program starts from Phil’s Trailhead for the first few rides and moves to the Welcome Center for the last ones.
- The Women Intermediate program meets at a different location each week. Your coach sends an email a few days ahead. Feel free to suggest some spots too!
We offer an afternoon session on Tuesday as well as a morning session on Thursday for each program.
- EARLY SPRING TUESDAY session from 3 PM to 6 PM, March 29 to April 26
- EARLY SPRING THURSDAY session from 10 AM to 1 PM, March 31 to April 28
- LATE SPRING TUESDAY session from 3 PM to 6 PM, May 3 to May 31
- LATE SPRING THURSDAY session from 10 AM to 1 PM, May 5 to June 2
REGISTRATION and COST
The cost is the same for Women True Beginner-Beginner and Intermediate.
EARLY SPRING: $200 (five weeks)
LATE SPRING: $200 (five weeks)
Register for the EARLY SPRING or LATE SPRING programs or both, starting January 22. Payment plan available with a $100 deposit.
NEW! Men’s Rides
For men who want to learn some new skills or work on specific trails features, 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 1:8 maximum.
AGE & SKILLS
These sessions are for men of any age (no, really!), from true beginners to intermediate riders.
We offer a Men True Beginner-Beginner program as well as an Intermediate program. Within each program, our riders are divided into smaller groups of eight maximum for a better experience, depending on their skills, fitness level and goals.
The Men True Beginner-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 Men Intermediate program is designed for those who feel at ease enough on the mountain bike to challenge themselves to the next level. Participants should have 2+ years of mountain biking experience.
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: pumping, absorbing
- Timing and Coordination
LOCATION & SCHEDULE
All riders meet directly at trailheads but at different locations depending on the program.
- The Men True Beginner-Beginner program starts from Phil’s Trailhead for the first few rides and moves to the Welcome Center for the last ones.
- The Men Intermediate program meets at a different location each week. Your coach sends an email a few days ahead. Feel free to suggest some spots too!
All our Men programs run on Fridays. We offer a morning program from 10 AM to 1 PM, and an afternoon program from 4 PM to 7 PM.
- EARLY SPRING session runs from April 1 to April 29
- LATE SPRING session runs from May 6 to June 3
REGISTRATION & COST
The cost is the same for Men True Beginner-Beginner or Intermediate.
EARLY SPRING session: $200 (five weeks)
LATE SPRING session: $200 (five weeks)
Register for the EARLY SPRING or LATE SPRING session or both, starting January 22. Payment plan available with a $100 deposit.
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. Visit How To Choose a Program and Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
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 one on one private setting.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to riders 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 & LOCATION
The EARLY SPRING program runs for five weeks on Mondays from March 28 to April 24, 9:30am to 12pm.
- Start at Phil’s Trailhead: March 28, April 3, April 10
- Start at the Welcome Center: April 17, April 24
The LATE SPRING program runs for four weeks on Mondays only from May 1 to May 22, 9:30am to 12pm.
- Start at Phil’s Trailhead: May 1, May 8
- Start at the Welcome Center: May 15, May 22
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 & REGISTRATION
EARLY SPRING session is $225
LATE SPRING session is $180
You can register for any of the two programs or both starting January 22, 2022. Please consider asking for a scholarship if you need it. Payment plan with one installment available ($100 deposit).
Homeschool Youth Mountain Biking
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: absorbing, pumping
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 How to Choose a program and Kids Bike set up guidelines for more details.
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 & LOCATION
Riders and their caregivers meet directly at Trailheads. The first few sessions start from Phil’s TH (lower parking lot) and later on move to 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 9:30am to 12pm.
The EARLY SPRING session runs for five weeks on Mondays from March 28 to April 25.
- ALL EARLY SPRING SESSIONS WILL STAY AT PHILS FOR 2022
The LATE SPRING session runs for four weeks on Mondays from May 2 to May 23.
- Start at Phil’s Trailhead: May 2, May 9
- Start at the Welcome Center: May 16, May 23
REGISTRATION & COST
EARLY SPRING session is $200
LATE SPRING session is $160
You can register for any of the two programs or both starting January 22, 2022.
Payment plan with one installment available ($100 deposit). Please consider asking for a scholarship if you need it.
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DESCRIPTION
Our rides mostly focus on riding skills with still some emphasis on play/social skills for the younger kids. We recognize the need for these skills 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.
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).
- Pressure Control: Pumping, absorbing
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for 1st to 5th grade riders from true beginners* to intermediate and advanced riders.
Kids are grouped by age, skills, goals and endurance level after the first session.
*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 or coaster brakes please). Riders need to show up with their helmet and bike ready to ride. Gloves, glasses, knee pads, and elbow pads are recommended.
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 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.
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. 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 6:30pm.
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.
We offer two sessions this Spring, running for four weeks each.
- The EARLY SPRING program runs from April 7 to April 28.
- The LATE SPRING program runs from May 5 to May 26.
COST & REGISTRATION
Each program costs $260.
Enroll for EARLY SPRING and/or Late SPRING after January 22, 2022.
Payment Plan available with one installment ($100 deposit). Please apply for tuition assistance if needed.
Bend International School
DESCRIPTION
Our rides mostly focus on riding skills with still some emphasis on play/social skills for the younger kids. We recognize the need for these skills 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.
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).
- Pressure Control: Pumping, absorbing
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
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.
*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). Riders need to show up with their helmet and bike ready to ride. Gloves, glasses, knee pads, and elbow pads are recommended.
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 7:00pm.
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 riders in older groups may be shuttled to other trailheads (Wanoga, Green Gate,…).Our Spring program offers two different sessions:
- EARLY SPRING Session runs for five weeks from March 28 to April 25.
- LATE SPRING Session runs for four weeks from May 2 to May 23.
COST & REGISTRATION
EARLY SPRING Session- $295
LATE SPRING Session- $240
You can purchase one session or two sessions early on after January 22, 2022.
Spring sessions will be limited to 20 riders. We offer a Payment Plan with one installment ($100 deposit) as well as Tuition assistance for those who need it.
Trinity Lutheran School Spring 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 8 to 12 years old, from true beginners to intermediate and advanced 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 then 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 3:00pm to 6:30pm.
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.
We offer two sessions this Spring, running for four weeks each.
- The EARLY SPRING program runs from April 5 to April 26.
- The LATE SPRING program runs from May 3 to May 31.
COST
Early Spring: $260 (four sessions).
Late Spring: $325 (five sessions).
Payment Plan available with one installment ($100 deposit).Enroll directly from Bend Endurance Academy’s website
Enroll NowPrivate 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: https://reservecui.active.com/BendEnduranceAcademy/lessons
For questions, contact our cycling director at virginie@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 our cycling director directly at virginie@BendEnduranceAcademy.org for registration.