Each day will run from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM with a lunch break supervised by our instructors. At the first session kids will be matched up into smaller groups based on age and ability. For continuity, your child will ride with this group and the same coach throughout the program. Instructors will teach basic skills such as body positioning, cornering and braking on easier terrain, before practicing up on the hill. More advanced groups will progress into skills such as finding speed in technical terrain, pumping, jumping and drop technique.   

*Participants must know how to ride a mountain bike prior to joining the Devo program and be comfortable riding a green trail such as Sugar Line. 

Equipment Requirements

• Participants must provide their own bike with working disc brakes. We strongly encourage parents to get their child’s bike tuned before the first session. 
• Full suspension bikes are strongly encouraged but not required. 
• Children must wear a full face helmet.
• At a minimum, knee pads are required to participate. Chest, back, neck and elbow protection are encouraged but not required. 
• Mountain bike specific pedals are required for safety. Flat pedals are encouraged as they promote proper technique. 

Rentals

• An extremely limited supply of kids bikes will be available for rent through the online reservation system. There are no guarantees that a bike will be available each week. Parents are responsible for walking their child through the rental process and must arrive at 9 AM to pick up their reserved bike.

Equipment Discounts

• Leatt and Thunder are teaming up to offer families 25% off protective equipment. An order sheet will be sent out a few weeks prior to the program start date.

Lift Tickets

• Lift tickets are not included in the program cost. Families may choose one of the following options: 

1. Purchase a Junior Season Pass at 50% off (no blackout dates). *Ages 14 and under.
2. Purchase an Adult Season Pass at 50% off (no blackout dates). *Ages 14 and older.
3. Purchase individual lift tickets for each day of the program. *Pre-purchase online for best pricing. 

Lunch

• Lunch is not included. Please send your children with a bag lunch or money for the snack shack. 

Daily Schedule 

9:30am Drop off

~Noon - 1:00pm Lunch 

3:00 Pick up 

Financial Assistance 

• We understand there are significant financial barriers of entry into mountain biking and want it to be accessible to as many local kids as possible. We are limited in what we can offer, however, we want to help where we can. If you are struggling to afford gear, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

About the Coaches

For a second season, we are excited to have Ellen Noble at the coaching helm. As a former Trek Factory Racing and Red Bull athlete, Noble is no stranger to the big leagues. In the first stint of her pro-career, Noble won three U-23 Cyclocross National Championships, a Pan-American Championship and scored a second place podium at the UCI CX World Championships. In addition to dominating cyclocross, Ellen raced on the Cross Country World Cup circuit for a number of years. During “retirement” she dipped her toes into the world of gravity racing, finishing 6th overall in last year's Eastern States Cup Pro Women Enduro category. Recently announcing a return to professional racing, Noble will again race Cyclocross and continue on her quest for Downhill and Enduro podiums. In addition to racing, Ellen announces televised World Cups, coaches for USA cycling and runs her own youth cycling camps for girls. Most of all, she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of riders.

Program Requirements 

1. Athletes must have prior mountain biking experience and be able to ride black diamond trails at Thunder or a comparable bike park. 
2. Families must provide their children with pads, a full face helmet and a full suspension bike with disc brakes. 
3. Bikes should be tuned by a professional mechanic before the first day.
4. Parents must be willing to transport their children to races and practices or carpool with other families. Parents are responsible for providing lodging or camping for their kids at races and must be able to cover registration fees and other costs associated with racing.

What Is Included? 

• A free meet and greet session on June 8th from 9am until 12pm.
• 8 Thursday practices
• Coaching and support at the July Thule Showdown Race at Thunder Mountain Bike Park
• A team uniform with the athlete’s name printed on the back
• An option to buy a second uniform
• 50% off bike shop labor for team members. *Some exclusions apply
• 50% off a full price Thunder Mountain Bike Park Season Pass for participant.  Discount excludes the Unlimited Bike & Ski Season Pass.
• 30% off parts and retail items at the Thunder bike shop

What is Not Included?

• Bikes and equipment
• Lift tickets (we offer 50% season pass for team members)