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Group or private lessons? It depends on your kid. Here's a practical breakdown of all three formats — group, private, and semi-private — to help you figure out what fits your child and your schedule.
There’s a short window when kids decide whether mountain biking is their thing or not. A few years of coaching in Golden — and riding with my own two boys — taught me that what happens in that window rarely comes down to the trail. It comes down to a handful of things most families figure out too late. Here’s what they are.
Mt. Abriel near Nakusp has trails that work for kids as young as 5 alongside adults looking for flow. Here's what we learned about the network, where to stay, and how to structure the trip.
Kimberley has two solid riding areas for families — the Nordic Centre's Happy Hans loop for younger kids, and Bootleg Mountain if you're ready to shuttle. Here's how our family trip played out.
Marie rides Swansea in Invermere for a spring lap on Hula Girl, Beyond Beef, and Meatgrinder — and finds dry, tacky trails. It’s the perfect spot for a family-friendly ride.
Golden isn't just for big-mountain riders. This half-day itinerary strings together the best stops for families with very young kids: the pump track on 9th Avenue South, the playground right across the street, a flat shaded spin along the Kicking Horse River on the Rotary Trail, and ice cream at Kicking Horse Movies. Everything's close, low-key, and balance-bike friendly.
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For parents & riders
Group or private lessons? It depends on your kid. Here's a practical breakdown of all three formats — group, private, and semi-private — to help you figure out what fits your child and your schedule.
Trail confidence and life confidence are the same thing in a helmet. Here's how to help your kid build both — one small win at a time.