MIGHTY BIKES

2010

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

 

 

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT KINCAID PARK

We will ride in conjunction with the Arctic Bicycle Club's Mountain Bike Division Summer Race series. There will either be a race or a fun ride that will preview the course for the next week's race.

 

 

 

 

 

IS RACING REQUIRED?

Not at all. But the kids and parents generally find that the races are a blast! Arctic Bicycle Club membership is required to participate in the races. There are races for every level of rider:

Kids' Race:  Up to age 9, 1 to 2 miles on easy terrain

Jr. Beginners:  Hot-shots up to age 18, 5 to 7 miles or 1 full lap

Jr. Sports:  Super-duper hot-shots up to age 18, 10 to 14 miles or 2 laps

Grown-ups: Beginner--1 lap, Sport--2 laps and Experts--3 laps!

 

 

 

THURSDAY NIGHTS AT SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL

The first 1/2 hour is dedicated to learning cool tricks and bike handling skills on friendly ground to make you a better rider out on the trails. Ever wish you could clear that tree root without crashing or getting off your bike? Weave through a boulder garden? Go down or up a steep hill without walking? We will apply the skills learned on the field when we ride the trail system for the last hour of the evening.

WEEKEND RIDES

As Mighty Bikers' skills progress we will venture out on day trips on select weekends throughout the summer.

 

 

 

 

GEAR LIST

bulletA reliable bike!  If you need help shopping, inquire with us about recommendations.  Hand brakes and gears are required.
bulletA MANDATORY bike tune-up!  Avoid becoming mosquito bait by riding a bike that's in good working order.
bulletA MANDATORY BIKE HELMET!
bulletWater bottle or hydration pack
bulletBiking gloves
bulletSeat pouch for tools and tubes
bulletExtra inner tube
bulletPatch kit
bulletTire levers
bulletWindbreaker
bulletBUG DOPE 
bulletA bike with 26" wheels (recommended)
bulletClipless pedals (recommended)
bulletProtective eyewear (recommended)
bulletPadded biking shorts (recommended)
 

FEES

Fees:  $25 per child. 

Mighty Bikers who want to race in the Tuesday Night Series must join the Arctic Bicycle Club ($5 per junior; $20 per adult; $40 per family).  Kids and juniors race free!!!  Please visit the Arctic Bicycle Club's website for registration materials and more information:  www.arcticbike.org

There are no coaching costs associated with this program.  Coaches are volunteers.

 

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

            

ASSC - Alyeska Ski & Snowboard Club; Arctic Bicycle Club; REI, Inc., Fireweed Bicycle Race

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