Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day

@ the Northern Colorado MTB Fest!

Get your kids on the trails and celebrate the joy of riding bikes! Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at the NoCo MTB Festival is all about fun, adventure, and confidence-building for riders ages 4–12. With age and skill-appropriate rides, interactive stations, and a big celebration at the finish, it’s a perfect way to introduce young riders to the sport. Best of all, it’s free to participate!

How it Works

This isn’t just another bike ride; it’s an adventure designed just for kids!

Sticker Card Challenge
Every child will start the day with a Sticker Card. At each stop along their ride, they’ll earn a new sticker for trying challenges, answering fun trivia, and showing their best effort. Fill the card and trade it in at the end for a free ice cream celebration!

Guided Rides for Every Rider
From Strider bikes to budding shredders, every kid has a group that matches their age and ability:

  • Tiny Strider riders will get their own course designed for fun and confidence

  • Younger beginners will cruise the East and West Valley trails on shorter loops

  • Bigger kids ready for more miles will explore valley loops and Huck a Yuka with their ride leaders

  • Every group heads out with cheers from the high-energy Cheer Squad to kick off the adventure

Interactive Trail Stations
Along the ride, kids stop at playful stations to try new skills, grab a snack, and earn stickers.

  • Balance Beam and Ninja Steps challenge coordination

  • Trail Trivia tests their bike smarts and teaches trail etiquette in a fun way

Finish Line Celebration
At the end, every rider gets a hero’s welcome. Volunteers line the trail, cheering, clapping, and high-fiving as kids roll through the finish chute to complete their adventure. With a full sticker card, each rider celebrates with free ice cream!

Schedule at a Glance

  • 9:00 – 9:45 am Check-in and get ready to ride

  • 10:00 am Group rides roll out with age- and skill-based leaders

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Rides on the trail with fun stations and snack stops

  • 12:00 pm and after Finish line celebration and free ice cream for all riders

Know Before You Go

Date & Time: Saturday, September 28. Check-in runs from 9:00–9:45 am. Rides start at 10:00 am.

  • Cost: Free for all participants.

  • Ages: Open to kids ages 4–12 with ride groups tailored to age and ability.

  • What to Bring: A bike sized for your child, helmet (required), water bottle, and lots of energy.

  • Location: Event hub at the NoCo MTB Festival grounds. Look for the check-in tents.

  • Registration: Free registration is required. Save time and pre-register online!