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

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)