Youth Recreational MTB Program

Bateman’s MTB School Recreation Program is a weekly mountain bike skills program in Toronto’s Don Valley. Our Recreation Program is a place for youth to develop mountain biking skills in an inclusive team environment. The program is designed for kids with some trail riding experience who are looking to build confidence, improve fundamentals, and continue progressing their riding.

Riders in our Recreation Program will develop essential mountain biking skills that prepare them for future programs, more advanced trail riding, and greater confidence on varied terrain.

Bateman’s MTB School Recreation Program is for youth 9–14 years old. Participating children must be born in 2017 or earlier.

Our 4-Week Recreation Program is designed for riders who already have some basic mountain biking skills and are ready to continue building confidence on real trails. If you’re unsure about your child’s ability level, please reach out — we’re happy to help guide you.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bike with 24” wheels or larger
• Ability to use brakes and gears confidently
• Comfort riding independently on trails
• Ability to ride green and blue trails comfortably

This is not a beginner “learn-to-ride” program. Riders should arrive ready to ride and eager for fun challenges.

If the program ends up being too advanced, we will happily offer a credit toward another camp or program. Our priority is keeping every rider safe, supported, and having fun.

To ensure a fun and safe experience for all riders, we ask that all participants meet the following skill requirements:

• Able to ride for the full duration of each session
• Confident and able to fully use brakes and gears
• Able to confidently ride green and blue trails
• Motivated to learn skills and techniques
• Ready to ride in a group environment
• Must love riding bikes!

Throughout the program, riders will work on essential and fundamental mountain biking skills, including body position, braking, cornering, climbing, descending, trail awareness, and confidence on varied terrain.

When: Monday Nights from 6:00pm - 7:45pm (Each session runs once per week for 4 weeks, select your session dates below)

Where: All rides leave from Bateman’s Trail Shop, 49 Laird Drive, Toronto, with sessions taking place in Toronto’s Don Valley.

If your child does not yet meet the requirements for our Recreation Program, check out our private lessons and other youth programs!