2026 WUR – CWOCC Youth Ride Programs
These programs would not be possible without the partnership of Wausau United Ride (WUR) and Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition (CWOCC). We are planning 4 different offerings this year for the 2026 WUR-CWOCC Youth Ride Programs. Please support the program by volunteering to help or if you are a business and you want to support the program let us know!
Basic Skills MTB Camp – Session 1
This program will be a 3 day session – This will be open to 6 to 12 year old. This program will run from June 9th to June 11th (3 days in a row). We will ride in groups by ability. Each ride starting at 6pm and ending at 7:15pm. Each ride will be at 9 Mile Recreation Area. Riders will learn new skills each day, building on the previous day, and then go out on a group ride.
Basic Skills MTB Camp – Session 2
This program will be a 3 day session and cover the same content as Session 1 – This will be open to 6 to 12 year old. This program will run from June 23rd to June 25th (3 days in a row). We will ride in groups by ability. Each ride starting at 6pm and ending at 7:15pm. Each ride will be at 9 Mile Recreation Area. Riders will learn new skills each day, building on the previous day, and then go out on a group ride.
Monday Night Ride – Session 3
Youth Group Ride Program – This will be open to 6 to 12 year old. This program will meet every Monday for the month of June. We will ride in groups by ability. Program runs from June 1st to June 29th (5 days) with each ride starting at 6pm and ending at 7:15pm. Each ride will be at 9 Mile Recreation Area. Riders will learn new skills each week, building on the previous week, and then go out on a group ride.
These event is for children ages 6-12. No bikes with training wheels or strider bikes! We recommend that riders have at least 20-inch tires and hand brakes for all programs!
We will be out riding some easy single track trails
Ready to ride at 6:00 pm, finishing by 7:15 pm.
Riders will learn new skills each session, building on the previous session, and then go out on a group ride.
Each group is led by an experienced coach and assisted by another adult volunteer and mentor from the Wausau United Ride mountain bike team and CWOCC members.
Advanced Skills – Youth Ride Development Program
Youth development program tailored for more advanced young riders ages 9 to 11. This program would start after the Youth Ride Program. Participants should be capable of riding up to 6 miles per session and will ride more difficult single-track trails and cover more advanced skills compared to those taught during the other Youth Ride Program. Sessions are being planned for every Wednesday, beginning July 8 and running through August 26, totaling 8 ride sessions.
If you want to be added to the email list for more information let us know. – CONTACT US or Sign Up Youth Ride Email List
We can not do these programs without your help. Please considering volunteering.
Hope to see everyone on the trails!