MIGHTY
BIKES
Summer Youth Mountain Biking Program
Anchorage, AK
About Mighty Bikes
Program Details
Dates/Times:
Early June to Early August
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00pm-8:30pm
*See Schedule tab for specific season dates
Age:
8-18 years
Locations & Descriptions:
Tuesday Nights: Hillside Trails
Ever wish you could clear that tree root without crashing or getting off your bike? Learn to bunny hop or pop a wheelie? Go down or up a steep hill without walking? Mighty Bikes will ride the Hillside Trails and put our new skills to the test!
Thursday Nights: Kincaid Trails
There will either be a fun ride or a kids race on Thursday nights at Kincaid Park. Racing is not required but the kids usually find that racing is a blast!
*There will be some optional weekend trail rides for the more advanced groups.
Program Background
Mighty Bikes is a Non-Profit Youth Mountain Biking Organization that was formed in 2000. It was created by an active group of friends who wanted to help their children develop the skills to enjoy the Anchorage area mountain biking trails. Since that time, Mighty Bikes has grown into a very popular program involving 300 youth and over 50 volunteer coaches.
GEAR
Required Gear:
- A reliable bike with hand brakes and gears.
- Maintenance check by a qualified bike mechanic.
- Bike helmet.
- Close toed shoes with laces or velcro.
No slipons or sandals!
- Water bottle or hydration pack.
- Extra inner tube.
- Windbreaker
Recommended Gear:
- Bike gloves.
- Protective eyewear.
- Bug dope.
- Padded bike shorts.