Discover the variety of programs we offer to enhance your cycling experience. From youth coaching to thrilling adventures, we create opportunities for all ages to engage and grow. Join us in fostering a love for cycling within our community!
Program Types
Ride Programs: Focused on getting kids out on all the local trails to enjoy riding with qualified coaches and their teammates. Fun forward programs are inclusive and include some skill instruction in addition to getting out and riding the amazing trails of the Grand Valley. Ride Programs can serve as prerequisites for more advanced programs. View ride programs
Adventure Programs: These theme-based programs favor the process over the outcome and often use riding as a vehicle for exploration of a wider subject. Adventure programs are offered as periodic trips throughout the year or as summer camps. In development
Skills Programs: Participants in Skills focused programs will practice and develop bike skills with emphasis on specific outcomes. For example, trail skills will work on the various skills needed to navigate the technical terrain of the Grand Valley. Gravity Skills are focused on the skills needed to go faster downhill. Skills Programs serve as prerequisites for more advanced programs. In development
Training Programs: Building strength, fitness, flexibility, endurance, and mobility are powerful benefits and important parts of riding and growing as a cyclist. Training will be conducted in both group and individual settings and be structured to work toward specific outcomes. Experienced GVYC coaches will provide written training plans to support fitness training. Training plans are designed to support and complement on-bike GVYC programs. View training programs
Race Programs: These programs are focused on the development of racing fitness and skills. Participants should be committed to improving every aspect of their cycling to progress in their racing discipline. Training will focus on fitness, skills, nutrition, physical training, mental performance and equipment maintenance. Participants should be prepared for travel to races around the region. View race programs
2026 Season Programs
We are pleased to offer the following programs for our 15th season.
Train for Next Season
Training builds a foundation for success for riders who are looking to ride better, ride longer, ride faster, and have more fun! If you are looking to take your riding to the next level, improve or start racing, or just simply get more from your riding, putting in the fitness training matters.
Training is individualized and on the athlete’s schedule.
Winter Fit
This training block is for the athlete that is self-motivated, looking for structure, and wants to get better in the off-season. Being primarily in the winter, the athlete needs to be motivated to the point that he or she is willing to regularly complete workouts on the trainer, and bundle up and get out the door on the weekends in the cold. Communication is key and the athlete and coach will have regular meetings as well as an open line of communication to help the athlete improve as much as possible. If you are motivated and want to take your cycling to the next level and be prepared to race in the spring, summer, and fall, this program is for you!
December-January-February-March
Season Fit
Similar to the winter training block, this training block is for the athlete that is looking for a structured training plan to help them take their cycling to the next level. Like the winter block, communication with the coach is key to getting the most out of the training plan. The athlete and coach will have regular meetings as well as an open line of communication. With the change in weather, the coach and athlete(s) will have more opportunities to meet in person, especially for workouts, and group training. This program is great for the athlete that wants to be prepared for summer and fall races and primarily enjoys riding outside.
April-May-June-July
Ride Programs
Ride programs meet Monday and Wednesdays in the Spring and Fall and meet 5:30pm-7:30pm. Details upon registration.
Middle School Ride
This mountain bike program will focus on enjoying riding the fun trails of the Grand Valley with experienced, supportive coaches. This program will teach and practice the mountain bike skills needed to safely, efficiently, and enjoyably ride the unique technical trails in the Grand Valley. Fun-forward focused, riders will be matched with riders with similar skills to maintain a fun, safe, cohesive crew.
GVYC scholarships and bikes available.
Spring: Offered in two 6-week semesters in a 7-week window (in case of a make-up session) with up to 30 participants per semester.
Fall: Offered in two 6-week semesters in a 7-week window (in case of a make-up session) with up to 30 participants per semester. Launching Soon
High School Ride
This mountain bike program will focus on expanding riders’ enjoyment of the unique technical trails in the Grand Valley. This program will teach and practice the mountain bike skills needed to safely, efficiently, and enjoyably ride the unique technical trails in the Grand Valley. Fun-forward focused, riders will ride in two groups and will need to demonstrate a base skill set to maintain a fun, safe, cohesive crew that can ride an expanded set of trails.
GVYC scholarships and bikes available.
Spring: Offered in two 6-week semesters in a 7-week window (in case of a make-up session) with up to 30 participants per semester.
Fall: Offered in two 6-week semesters in a 7-week window (in case of a make-up session) with up to 30 participants per semester. Launching Soon
Race Programs
Race programs practice Tuesday and Thursday in the Spring and Fall and meet 5:30pm-7:30pm. The XC Team also meets Wednesdays. In the Summer, the Enduro Team switches to morning from 7:00am-9:00am. Details upon registration.
Enduro Race Team
The GVYC Enduro mountain bike race program will focus on supporting race efforts, building, expanding, and refining riders’ Enduro skills with a focus on building fitness, strength, skills, and experience during the Enduro Race season. Racers in this program will compete in regional Enduro Races and Race Series including; the Youth Enduro Series, Powderhorn Race Series, and others as opportunities arise. Race focused, riders will ride in teams (JV and Varsity) and will need to demonstrate a base skill set to maintain a fun, safe, cohesive crew that can ride a technical set of trails and support one another at races.
For experienced riders who will turn 10 through 18 in 2026. Must be able to ride black diamond terrain and willing/able to pedal 10 miles during practice sessions. Example: Gunny Loop, Moto while working towards Free Lunch, Eagle’s, Pucker Up.
Riders should be equipped with a well maintained enduro or trail bike with wide range gearing, hydraulic disc brakes and ideally, full suspension.
GVYC scholarships and bikes available.
Limited to 26 participants.
High School XC Team
Grand Valley Youth Cycling’s roots are grounded in the high school mountain bike race program and supports teams from high schools across the Grand Valley. Racers in this program compete in the Colorado Mountain Bike League races and focus on building fitness, strength, skills, and experience with competitive performance as a goal. Fitness and skills focused, riders will ride in groups and will need to demonstrate a base fitness and skill set to maintain a fun, safe, cohesive crew that can ride a technical set of trails and train to race XC.
Participants should have a modern mountain bike in good working order with disc brakes and recommended 27.5 or 29er wheels. GVYC scholarships and bikes available. Additional purchase of GVYC Team Kit is required.
Racing with the High School Race program requires registration with the CO League and entry into races. Scholarships available.
Limited to 60 participants.
Gravity Groms Race Support Program
This is a race support program for eager riders 8-13 years of age in 2026 who are interested in trying Enduro racing.
Participants must be experienced riding off road on rocky terrain. Riders should be comfortable independently riding on green circle trails and interested in exploring blue square terrain. They should be equipped with a well maintained enduro or trail bike with wide range gearing, hydraulic disc brakes and ideally, full suspension.
There will be 5 practices coordinated with 5 races with practices preceding race weekends. All practices will be located up at Powderhorn Resort. Practice and race details to be updated when they are announced.
GVYC scholarships and bikes available.
Limited to 13 participants.
Collective Experience
Over the past 15 years, Grand Valley Youth Cycling (GVYC) has helped hundreds of youth develop a love of mountain biking, find a supportive environment to challenge themselves, and inspired kids to race and chase amazing adventures on bikes. Over those years, we have collected a lot of tips to help parents and participants make the most of their involvement with GVYC. We are collecting those tips in our Public Forums. If you have a question about GVYC, we suggest you look there first. You may find a parent or rider just like yourself has shared some of the wisdom they developed with GVYC.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you may have questions about our programs, and we’re here to help! Our FAQ section can guide you through common concerns from registration to what to expect during your time with us. We aim to provide clear and friendly answers that help ease any worries you might have. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Who can participate? What do they need?
From seasoned cyclists to those just starting out, we welcome participants of all levels. To help you prepare, we recommend bringing a bicycle in good condition, a helmet, and a water bottle. Always check our specific program details for any additional requirements. Additionally, our Handbook has lots of details.
Isn’t mountain biking expensive? Are there scholorships?
Yes, we offer a variety of scholarships to help ensure our programs are accessible to everyone. We encourage all eligible participants to apply. Scholarship applications must be submitted before registration.
Can I help by volunteering?
Volunteering with us is a great way to connect with the community and make a positive impact! Check our Volunteer page for current opportunities, and feel free to sign up whenever you’re ready!
If you still have questions or need more assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Our team is here to help. You can contact us via the Contact button, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
