Youth Mountain Biking
Striders & Beginning Pedalers (Ages 3–5)
A fun, confidence-building mountain bike class for kids on strider bikes or learning to pedal for the first time.
This class is ideal for riders who need extra support as they learn basic skills like balance, braking, and steering.
Set at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, riders learn trail etiquette and safe group riding through games and guided practice.
We start on small, approachable obstacles and gentle terrain, progressing at each rider’s pace.
The goal is to create happy, confident riders who love being on their bikes.
Meets at the Alderfer Barn on Sundays from 9:00am-10:00am.
*** Bike, helmet, water, and snack required. ***
Please reach out to Phil Harwood at pharwood@eprdco.gov with any questions.
Mountain Bike Class for Striders & Beginning Pedalers
Early Riders (Ages 3–5)
A skill-building mountain bike class for confident pedalers who ride independently and are ready for more instruction and longer group rides.
Held at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, riders focus on trail etiquette, safe group riding, and developing skills through games, guided practice, and beginner-friendly singletrack.
The goal is to build capable riders who enjoy learning new skills and riding with friends.
Meets at the Alderfer Barn on Sundays from 10:15–11:15am.
*** Bike, helmet, water, and snack required. ***
Please reach out to Phil Harwood at pharwood@eprdco.gov with any questions.
Registration open through 2026
JR's Mountain Bike Class
This class helps youth riders build confidence and core mountain bike skills while riding real trails at Alderfer Three Sisters Park.
Riders will learn proper trail etiquette, how to ride safely in a group, and practice essential skills like pedaling, braking, cornering, and shifting, then apply them to trail features and obstacles.
Participants will be grouped into Green (beginner) and Blue (intermediate) levels.
Riders should be able to ride confidently with the ability to steer, brake and pedal independently. Riders who need more support with these fundamentals should consider enrolling in our Early Riders course!
When: Mondays, 4:30PM- 6:00PM
Where: Aldefer Barn
Ages: 6-12
REGISTRATION
Registration open through 2026
Calling all Middle School Mountain Bikers! This awesome program will help you take your mountain biking to the next level with technical skills training, bike maintenance tips, and endurance building. Focusing on learning and following the rules of the trails while practicing to clean and conquer features like rock gardens, switchbacks, off camber turns and more, all while riding with and making new friends in the process. Meet at Wulf / EHS MTB Skills Course
Volunteers are needed to help lead these individual groups
Ages: 11-15
Registerration open through 2026:
Register: Click here to register!
Private Mountain Biking Lessons
Want some one-on-one time with our MTB instructors?
Working on something specific that our classes might not touch on?
Just want to ride bikes with Megan or Phil by yourself for an hour?!
Check out our MTB Private Lessons!
During these sessions, you will work on specific areas you want to improve on with Phil or Megan. Session plans and locations are catered to your needs and are determined by you and your coach.
All scheduling is done directly with your coach, and payments for sessions need to be made at the centers, or over the phone with our staff at the centers.
Youth Coach:
Phil Harwood
1 hour - $62/pp/ph
1 hr with 2 people - $47/pp/ph
3 people + - $41 pp/ph
** If you do not have an EPRD account, you will need to set one up for payment - our Front Desk staff can help you set them up, or you can create it online.
- No make-up classes or refunds are offered for missed classes
- Class refunds must be made at least 1 week before the session begins
- No refunds are given once the session has begun
- Exceptions will be at the Program Supervisor's discretion
