MIGHTY BIKES

2011

Welcome to Mighty Bikes, a summer-long mountain biking program for kids ages 8 to 18

2011 MIGHTY BIKES SCHEDULE

Click here for printable schedule.

Out of Town Rides (1)                    Special Event (2)            Race (5)

WHITE -- a regularly scheduled Mighty Bikes night. 

RED -- RACE!  Races are optional; some kids like to race and others don't.  The stronger kids can do the adult course which is a longer loop(s) with technical challenges.  Little kids would enjoy the Mighty Bikes race, a short easy loop, often with participation prizes at the end.  Kids participating in the Mighty Bikes race will go on a fun ride afterward until 8:30 p.m.  Kids participating in the adult race are done for the evening after their races are over.  Race registration closes promptly at 6:45!

BLUE -- Special event!  The Bike-O is an orienteering fun ride, like a scavenger hunt for treats.  The carnival is our last night of Mighty Bikes for the season; activities may vary.

YELLOW-- weekend ride out of town. 

Rides are rated for difficulty: 

1--flat, bike path-type;

2--going to require some effort, but generally easy;

3--moderate difficulty, some technical riding, easy single track;

4--minimum 4 hr. ride, single track, climbing, tricky descents, cow parsnip, moderately difficult to difficult;

5--minimum 6 hr. ride, technical single track, extended climbs, tricky descents, cow parsnip, difficult to very difficult. 

(A note for single track on the Kenai Peninsula:  kids must have a trail-worthy mountain bike with 26" wheels, be a minimum of 9 years old and a strong rider) See gear list below.

GREEN--Other Non-Mighty Bike Sponsored Events of Interest

THINGS TO BRING ON A LONG WEEKEND RIDE:

Thanks to the following organizations for their generous support of Mighty Bikes:

Mighty Bikes is made possible through the generous contributions of: Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic, Fireweed Bicycle Race, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, and REI

         For general and registration information send email to:  jtower@alaska.com