Helping a new generation to learn to love all things about cycling!
El Grupito, for youth ages 8 – 12, provides a valuable framework for teaching how to ride safely, encouraging youth to develop their abilities, and how to have fun on a bike! If you are interested in riding with Grupito, please sign up here to be notified when we hold tryouts. FIRST Read the information below to make sure it will be a good fit for you.
Things to Know:
- Grupito has a Fall and Spring Season. Youth can participate in one or both.
- Practices are Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. with additional weekend excursions (1-2 per month).
- Practice rides start and end at the Clubhouse. Our destinations vary.
- Drop off riders between 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. Rides leave promptly at 4:30 p.m.
- We try to get back by 6:00 p.m. for pick-up.
- Goals: Be comfortable on the bike, learn bike safety, and enjoy being with friends.
- Tuition per season is $500 per rider. Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available.
- We can provide gear and a bike if needed.
- All staff is CPR certified, Safesport Certified, and professionally trained coaches. Parents are provided with the coach’s contact information.
- We have some snacks if needed, but please send snacks with your rider especially if he/she has dietary restrictions.
- Parents are invited to ride during weekend excursions.
What you need to join El Grupito: Coachability, enthusiasm, and a willingness to try new things.
It is helpful for Riders to know at least 80% of the following before joining:
- Brake when needed
- Stand up on your pedals
- Go downstairs
- Ride with one hand
- Signal turns
- Comfortable with space
- Comfortable riding on different surfaces (streets, trails, loose gravel)
- Ride downhill standing on pedals
- Eyes scanning forward
Scholarships and tuition discounts are available for qualifying families. Please email us for details. For other questions about the program please send an email to admin@elgrupocycling.org.
El Grupito started as a pilot program in the Fall of 2014 with generous support from:
