Bozeman Youth Cycling provides a high-quality and fun youth mountain bike program, open to all abilities – the Youth Program is for kids going into grades 1st through 5th in fall of 2026 (please see the Bozeman NICA Team page for older kids!). We hope to inspire life long love of and involvement in the sport.
We offer need based scholarships. Please take advantage of our generous sponsors and apply for a scholarship, if needed. Complete the scholarship application here. Please complete this private application ASAP (by March 1st).
We do have some requirements for registration. The participant must be within the group’s GRADE by Fall of 2026 (and participants must be 6 years old by June 1st, 2026). Everyone must wear a properly fitted HELMET at all times, additional protective equipment (like gloves!) is not required, but encouraged (please let us know if you need help purchasing a helmet). SHOES must be closed-toe (no Crocs! no Chacos!), we know it’s hot but we like our toes safe! PEDALS should be flat, no “clipping in”. WATER needs to be carried by each participant, either in a bottle cage or a hydration pack.
Our program is a progressive skills-based mountain bike club. The more your child is here, the better (!) as we build upon skills we’ve learned each week. The BYC Youth Program is NOT a race development team, we focus on building strong foundational bike handling skills, building self-confidence, creating positive trail etiquette and team camaraderie – but don’t worry, the kids will do plenty of biking!
> Registration for 2026 will open on Sunday, March 8th @ 7pm. See our REGISTRATION PAGE
> Interested in coaching for BYC? Please complete our COACHES APPLICATION
MEADOW PEDALERS
Grades: 1st and 2nd in Fall of 2026 (**must be 6 years old by June 1st, 2026**)
Days Offered: Tuesday OR Thursday, 5:15pm – 6:45pm (1 day/week)
Cost: $160/5-week session
Focus: Most importantly FUN! We focus on balance on the bike and operations of controls in order to best utilize our time on the bike playing games and riding!
Requirement: Must be able to ride a two wheeled pedal bike with 2 hand brakes and gears. NO training wheels, NO coaster brakes. All ability level of riders are welcome, however this is not a learn-how-to-ride a bike program.
MOUNTAIN STOMPERS
Grades: 3rd and 4th in Fall of 2026
Days Offered: Tuesday OR Thursday, 5:15pm – 6:45pm (1 day/week)
Cost: $160/5-week session
Focus: We introduce more specific skills such as front and rear wheel lifts, and wheelies. We also begin to introduce rollers. Of course, we still do lots of riding and play lots of fun games in which we get to apply our new skills!
ALPINE RIPPERS
Grades: 4th and 5th in Fall of 2026
Days Offered: Tuesday AND Thursday, 5:15pm – 6:45pm (2 days/week)
Cost: $295/5-week session
Focus: We develop the more specific skills such as track stands, front and rear wheel lifts, and wheelies. We continue to work on rollers, and introduce jumping and small drops. We do lots of riding and still play games that hone our skills and add to the fun!
SESSIONS:
Where available, you may sign your child up for both Session 1 and Session 2. However, if your family is planning a longer vacation or if a 10-week commitment is too much, please just sign-up for one session to allow space for other families. Thank you.
Session 1 (5 weeks): Weeks of June 16, June 23, June 30, July 07 and July 14
Session 2 (5 weeks): Weeks of July 21, July 28, Aug 04, Aug 11, Aug 18
** Potential weather-cancellation make-up date: Tuesday, Aug 25.
REFUNDS: Please note that we do not offer refunds or discounts for weather cancellations. Payment is due at time of registration. If a practice is cancelled because of weather, no refunds will be given. If a participant misses practice for personal reasons (sickness, travel, etc.) no refunds will be given. If a participant cancels anytime before June 1st, a 50% refund will be given. If a participant cancels anytime after June 1st, no refund will be given.
If a participant is asked to leave the program based on their conduct, no refund will be given.
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