Kids are split into groups appropriate to age and ability.

Primary Division                      (Gr. 1-3) ages ages 6 - 8 yrs.

Junior Division                        (Gr. 4- 6) ages 9 - 11 yrs.

Intermediate Division             (Gr. 7-8) ages 12 - 13 yrs.

Senior Division                        High school students up to 15 yrs. of age


Kids are split into groups appropriate to their age and ability, while having the opportunity to meet other kids who also love cycling. (PLEASE NOTE: Kids 13 and under require a parent to remain on-site at all times)


Kids will be trained in the following areas:

  1. Preparing the cyclist:warming up
    • Wearing a helmet
    • Choosing clothing
    • Bicycle fit and check
      • Learn how to take care of your bike & equipment
      • Safety requirements, horn, reflectors etc...
    • Learn how to properly warm up and cool down for a bike workout
    • Off with the training wheels and on to balancing

  2. Assessing children's readiness & abilities:
    • Basic skills:
      • Stopping and starting
      • Straight line riding
      • Shoulder checking
      • Traffic signs
      • Hand signals
    • Moderate to advanced skills:
      • Practice cornering
      • Climbing & descending a hill
      • Maneuvering around obstacles
      • Understanding the basics of a time trial & criterion
      • Learn how to ride safely in a group on a closed-to-traffic track
      • Riding in a "pace-line"
      • Prepare for optional racing opportunities at our Thursday night Race Series

  3. The bicycle as a vehicle - rules for bicycles:
    • Entering the roadway
    • Riding on the right
    • Handling intersectionskids
    • Alternatives to road riding

  4. Cycling hazards:
    • Road hazards:
      • Loose surfaces
      • Railroad tracks
      • Road edge hazards
      • Holes, sharp objects
    • Traffic hazards:
      • Cyclist hazards
      • Wrong-way riding
      • Lane and direction changes
      • Turning cars
      • Parked cars

Race against the clock and do your personal best!

The last 15 minutes of each session will be a “time-trial” like race where children will race against the clock to see how many laps around the 1.2 km track they can complete. Each child will be rewarded for completing their age appropriate goals while simultaneously improving their bike handling skills through road practice on the Ciociaro Race Track. Recognition, possibly Medals or certificates will be awarded to motivate and reward children for their continued efforts. Laps completed each week will be recorded and banked each practice. Children are encouraged to come to every practice to earn more rewards and practice their cycling skills. Registration is limited, depending on coaches and volunteers.