Our Kids Sunday Sessions are kicking off again from April and will run through winter to July. This program is aimed at improving your kids riding skills while maximizing the stoke of riding and shared experience. Check below for dates, and session times or CALL US TO BOOK – 022 600 6562. Spaces are limited.
Kids Sunday Sessions
$95 per session
$95 per session
$95 per session
$360 for four sessions
$95 per session
$95 per session
PHONE
022 600 6562
Starting in April - our Kids Sunday Sessions will get em little groms stoked and shredding.
6-11 YEARS OLD
CLASSES 2 HOURS
ROTORUA BASED – MEET AT WAIPA CARPARK
SESSIONS RUN RIGHT THROUGH WINTER- see dates and times below
SKILLS COVERED (see below)
$95 per session
$95 per session
$95 per session
$360
$95 per session
$95 per session
4 SESSIONS for $360
SPACES ARE LIMITED
From April 27th to July, our Kids Sunday Sessions will get your young rippers riding better, safer and more confidently. We make each session fun, with plenty of riding games to help with using their gears and brakes,trail scanning, and body position, through to covering drops, cornering, jumping, forest navigation, and braking making this super child friendly. These kids mountain biking classes are designed so that they have someone teach them a thing or two and get them stoked on mountain biking. Check out the session dates and times below and CALL US TO BOOK – 0226006562
All Session Times
8.30am-10.30am Intermediate 6-8 yrs old
11.30am-1.30pm Beginner 6-8 yrs old
2.00pm-4.00pm FROFFERS 8-11 yrs old
Dates
April 27 | May 25 | June 29 | July 27
Skills Covered
We have designed our Riding Academy to ensure that young riders work on specific skills that will ensure their riding goes through a progression and that their learning curve is a safe one. Most of all, we make sure that it’s FUN!
Skills covered:
- Body position
- Braking
- Trail scanning
- Cornering
- Descending
Check the dates tab above and book your kids spot. Spaces are LIMITED!
Our Instructors
Meet our crew of qualified and experienced Kids Academy Instructors…
Jamie
With years of experience guiding and instructing mountain biking experiences and clinics in New Zealand and abroad, co-founder of New Zealand Mountain Biking, Jamie Garrod, is a master at teaching everything from the absolute basics of riding, all the way through to advanced technique. He makes riding for kids ultra fun.
The Dirt on the Details
INCLUSIONS
2 hours instruction with a qualified mtn biking instructor
EXCLUSIONS
Bike & personal riding gear. Please bring your own bike! Ensure your bike is well maintained.
Transport – Please meet us at the Waipa Carpark, Rotorua.
Extra personal riding gear. Eg. elbow pads, water/hydrations system etc
Frequently Asked Questions
Weekly fun mountain bike sessions run through winter for kids aged 10–14 to build confidence, skills, and trail awareness.
In Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest on trails matched to the group’s ability.
Cornering, braking control, balance, line choice, and basic bike maintenance, plus having fun outdoors.
Not during the session, our qualified coaches manage everything safely. We are externally audited to WorkSafe’s Adventure Activity Operator’s standards following NZ law.
No problem! We have groups for beginners through to advanced young riders.
A working bike, helmet, any medications, water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. It can be cold before they warm up.
We usually ride, Rotorua trails hold up well. But we may postpone if unsafe or will not be fun for the kids. We will be in touch the night before.
Sessions are two hours including briefing, ride time, and debrief.
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“Brooklyn had loads of fun on the skills session and learned so much – Thanks you! He will definitely be back! I’m keen to book myself in for a lesson!”