Event Details

Location: Chicano Park, 1495 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Cost: Free (Registration required)
Age Group: Open to children ages 5 to 15
Registration: Participants can sign up via the Kids on Bikes in Parks BikeReg page.

Course Description

The event features a closed course consisting of approximately 1,000 feet of grassy parkland. This soft, off-road surface is ideal for beginners to practice balance and for more advanced riders to hone their cornering and obstacle-clearing skills.

Event Highlights

Skills Waves: The event is organized into hour-long waves based on ability:
- Beginners (9:00 AM): For those working on basic riding skills; training wheels are discouraged.
- Intermediate I (10:00 AM): Focuses on confidence and cornering.
- Intermediate II / Advanced (11:00 AM): Focuses on advanced cornering and obstacles.
Timed Laps: At the top of every hour, kids can participate in timed laps to track their personal progress.
Expert Instruction: Experienced cyclists are on-site to provide tips and lessons during open track time.
Bike Loans: A fleet of WOOM Bikes is available for children who do not have their own or wish to try a new model.
Swag & Giveaways: All participants are eligible for giveaways from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and Trek Bikes.

Important Participant Info

Helmets Required: All riders must wear a helmet at all times while on a bike.
Supervision: Parents or guardians must remain on-site throughout the event.

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