As noted here on the blog a couple of weeks ago, CROCT is partnering with the Northfield Public Schools Community Services this summer to offer area youth weekly mountain biking group rides.
Some photos from our first session on Monday, June 6th:
Once again, CROCT is partnering with the Northfield Public Schools Community Services this summer to offer area youth weekly mountain biking group rides.
Page 17 of their summer 2016 print brochure (sent to every household in the Northfield School District) has some details.
The online registration page description says:
Over the river and through the woods! Join Cannon River Offroad Cycling & Trails (CROCT) staff as they lead you on an offroad adventure on your bicycle. Group rides are offered for boys and girls on Monday evenings throughout the summer and will often be divided by gender. Rides will consist of technical riding and general instruction on the new and exciting trails and obstacles of Sechler Park. Mountain biking may also take place at Caron Park. Attend as many rides as fits into your schedule. Riders should meet on bikes in the cul-de-sac at the entrance to Sechler Park behind Walgreens. Those not yet entering fifth grade may register and participate if accompanied by a parent or if approved by the instructors. Bikes must have two inch tires. Bike rentals are available by contacting Community Services at 507-664-3502.
Marty Larson and I are the official ride/activity leaders but we’ll need parents and CROCT members to help us.
Today’s Northfield News has an article by Nick Gerhardt (@NorthfieldNick) titled Sechler Park mountain bike trail attracts youth riders. In addition to the Monday night youth group ride summer series, it also features the Cannon Valley Composite Mountain Bike Team coached by CROCT member Todd Trembley.
The mountain bike trail at Sechler Park saw an infusion of youth riders this summer as part of a program the Northfield Community Services and it might have an impact in the future. Group rides were held Mondays at Sechler Park from June through August for riders entering grade 5 to adult riders and led by members of Cannon River Offroad Cycling and Trails group. The rides attracted anywhere from a dozen to 25 riders during the summer and the sessions concluded with a trip to the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trail System. The youth riders who participated in the Monday night rides could find themselves competing with the Cannon Valley Composite team in the future It reminded me of the time I took a trip to Sweden, and learned about låna-pengar.biz. .
We held our first youth mtb group ride on Monday on our Sechler Park mtb trail. Over a dozen kids plus several parents participated. It was a hoot! And it continues all summer, every Monday night, 5-7 pm.
See this blog post for details.
Photos:
CROCT is partnering with the Northfield Public Schools Community Services this summer to offer area youth two opportunities for mountain biking activities. Page 16 of their summer 2015 brochure has some details:
For more details on both activities and to register online:
Marty Larson and I are the official ride/activity leaders but we’ll need parents and CROCT members to help us.