Intermediate Gnarlies are comfortable on green and blue singletrack trails, excited to improve their jumping, and enthusiastic about building their overall bike skills and endurance. Advanced Gnarlies are already riding technical trails, love to get some air, and they are stoked to advance their skills even further. We’ll do an assessment ride with your athlete to find the group that best matches their skills and goals.

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While safety is a priority, we strive to build gritty, resilient youth who respect the trails and make good choices. If lightning or other unsafe conditions are present, we will reschedule the ride to a predetermined rain date. Otherwise, we gear up, choose wet-weather routes, and come back stronger, more capable humans that don’t give up just because we’re uncomfortable.

Absolutely — but only with plenty of focus on fundamentals first. We work through age-appropriate, closely supervised progressions that stay within each rider’s comfort and skill level. Coach Sam is PMBIA Level 2 Air Certified, which means every jump or drop we teach is built on proper technique and smart progression — never on guesswork or peer pressure.

We know these students love to get their wheels off the ground, and we help them do with intentional technique — when they’re ready.

Gnarlies is a mountain bike-specific program, and mountain bikes are required. This means bikes must have gears and disc brakes. A front suspension is mandatory but a full suspension is recommended. All Gnarlies wear full-face helmets and knee pads. They are required to have a hydration pack or water bottle, a snack, and basic tools and tire fixes. Gloves, elbow pads, and chest protectors are optional but encouraged. In the winter, students who ride in the afternoon sessions are required to have a bright white forward-facing light and a rear-facing red light as well. Other reflective clothing and gear is strongly encouraged.

Class I pedal-assist e-bikes are allowed on a case-by-case basis, usually by medical necessity. We want to make sure all athletes have the opportunity to ride, but we also strive to keep things fair. We do not allow e-bikes when unsafe or disruptive to the overall group dynamic. Please reach out and schedule an assessment ride for approval.

Session length depends on the level, time of day, and time of year. We aim for 2 hour sessions as your riders will get the most out of the experience, but will also do 1hr 45 minute sessions in the depths of winter. Session length is always communicated in advance and factored into overall program costs.

We rotate between a variety of local trail locations throughout the season to give riders experience on different terrain, features, and environments. Each session is planned with skill progression and safety in mind — starting on smoother, flowier trails and gradually introducing more technical elements as riders improve.

Some rides even start and end at different trailheads, creating a fun, point-to-point experience that feels like a mini shuttle adventure rather than a simple loop. Variety keeps things exciting and helps riders build confidence on a wide range of trails and conditions.