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TFK Trail Rides Program 

 Elements of a public Trail Ride Program 

In the Trips for Kids - Trail Ride Program, we offer comprehensive trail ride programs based on three guiding principles: safety, fun and learning. Our goal is to deliver the same high quality experience for all patrons, on every ride. Ride Leaders have some leeway based on group size, experience and age as how to implement the program based on their best judgement, but certain key elements must be present on all public rides. Recurring Ride Series rides may omit the pre-ride skills session after the first ride if the majority of youth are returning riders, but should still do a specific skills assessment before hitting the trail for any new riders.

The core elements that must be present on all public rides are outlined in order below. This is the basic structure of our public trail ride program. 

  1. Opening circle introduction

  2. Personal and bike safety orientation 

  3. Pre-ride skills session 

  4. Trail safety talk

  5. Trail ride 

  6. Closing circle debrief 

Pre-ride Skills Session 

The pre-ride skills session is a new element to the standard operating procedure for a TFK trail ride based on standard operating procedures and best practices from IMBA. It is this crucial element that transforms the experience from a bike ride into a trail ride program. It is during this portion that we coach our youth riders on fundamental mountain biking skills necessary for a successful ride. It also serves the vital function of allowing Ride Leaders to observe and assess the skill level of our riders giving important information on which riders need extra coaching and attention and how to plan the ride accordingly.   

Fundamental mountain bikes skills covered in the PRSS. 

  • The Three Essentials – eyes up, fingers covering brakes, equal pressure in feet 

  • Mounting and dismounting the bike

  • Power pedal position 

  • Braking 

  • Shifting 

These are the most basic skills needed to be able to complete a beginner mountain bike ride. If a youth rider cannot demonstrate basic competency and skill in these areas, more time and attention should be focused on coaching them until they can confidently navigate our skills course. They do not have to be perfect in any of the above skills, but they must be able to control their bikes by using effective braking, steering and pedaling movements. 

Cancellation Policy

  1. If cancelled 5 business days prior - Full refund
  2. If within 48 hours of the ride, refund 50% of your ride fee
  3. Cancel the day of - 50 $ fee
  4. Reschedule - OK
  • Cancellation policy (Subject to weather and other unforeseen emergency events)
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