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PCC Dirt Squad Program 2024

The Peterborough Cycling Club Dirt Squad (previously known as Sprockids and Devo+) offers youth-focused mountain biking programs designed to develop sound riding skills, cycling etiquette and a lasting love of the ride.

We have a recreational mountain biking program for kids ages 6-17 to develop skills on single track trails.  Riders interested in learning more about racing, training and more advanced skill development should join the PCC Race Team (ages 8-17 years old).

 

PCC Dirt Squad Registration Information:

  1. Registration opens on Wednesday April 3, 2024 @ 7pm
  2. Registration Application (and Wait List) will be created through a time stamped Google Form – Parent Name, Email Address and Number of interested Youth.
  3. There will be a check box to indicate the number of youth you are registering that are interested in being assessed for the Dirt Squad Team (Competitive Program).  
  4. The registration is first come first served with priority given to recent youth member participants that complete the Google Form within 24 hours of the registration opening. 
  5. Successful Registrants through the Google Form will be sent a code to proceed with program and insurance registration on CCN.  Registration is not complete until program and insurance registration are complete on CCN.   

 

Dirt Squad (Recreational Focus) 

The Dirt Squad program is designed to teach young people mountain bike skills and enable them to safely and successfully enjoy mountain biking. Mountain biking is about fun, adventure, adrenaline, and discovery.

  • Open to young riders ages 6-17 who must be able to ride on bumpy grass independently.  
  • Participants require a mountain bike with a well-functioning gear system, hand operated rim/disc brakes (no coaster brakes), and kickstands removed.  Please make sure your bike is in safe working condition prior to the beginning of the program. 
  • Riders will be grouped according to skill and fitness.

 

Dates & Times: Monday April 29 to June 17 (7 weeks) @ 6-7:30pm.  No practice on Monday May 20, 2024