Sprockids

Join us in Spring 2025 for an incredible cycling program geared to 8-to-11 year old children that will build skills, confidence, and a love of cycling. The Sprockids Introduction to Cycling program is an 8 week program designed to build skills in riding, safety, etiquette, and bicycle maintenance. Your child will learn the finer points of riding and handling his or her mountain bike. Each Sprockid will ride trails, climb and descend hills, learn to jump over bumps, and ride an obstacle course. Kids will be grouped to ride with other kids of similar skills, abilities, and bicycle size.

$250 - Spring Program

Includes:

  • 2025 Juventus Cycling Club Membership

  • 8 weeks of adventure and cycling happiness

  • A Juventus water bottle & T shirt

  • Alberta Bicycle Association Insurance

Program Dates & Location:

  • Saturdays - 9:30 AM - Noon

  • May 3rd - June 21st (we will ride the Victoria Day weekend)

  • Weather events may necessitate the cancellation of a Saturday session. Juventus CC’s commitment to the prevention of trail or field damage, and the general comfort of the group will be considered.

    3 Tuesdays (6 - 8 pm) will be set aside as possible make up sessions for any cancellations.

    • May 13th, May 27th, June 10th

  • Argyll Velodrome: 6850-88 Street, Edmonton

Program Benefits

  • Learn-to-cycle program geared to children ages 8 to 11

  • We teach cycling skills, safety, etiquette, riding skill, and bicycle maintenance.

  • We encourage life skills with goal setting, problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Coaches promote positive values, respect for others, empathy, appreciation and responsibility for the environment.

Coaches

  • The total number of Sprockid registrations are determined by coach/rider ratios.

FAQs about the Sprockids Program

  • AGE REQUIREMENTS - Sprockids must be a minimum of 8 as of December 31, 2025. No exceptions.

  • WEATHER - trail and grass damage as well as rider comfort is considered when an outdoor session is cancelled.

  • SIGNUP PROCEDURE - general registration opens February 15th 2025.

  • ABILITY - we will be creating a number of groups based on riding ability, age, and where possible a mix of genders.

  • EQUIPMENT: your child must have a multi-speed mountain bike with working brakes. Your child must be physically able to change gears and work the front and rear brakes. A certified properly fitted helmet is required.

    1. The helmet should fit the head snugly, but comfortably. Use the padding provided to perfect the fit.

    2. The helmet should be level, and low on the forehead.

    3. If the helmet has an inner adjustment dial, use it to snug the helmet. Keep the inner support under the bulge on the back of head.

    4. Adjust the nape strap (from the back of helmet forward to the ear) so the buckle sits just below the ear, on the jaw hinge.

    5. Adjust the front strap to meet the buckle location of the nape strap. The helmet remains level.

    6. Adjust the chin strap. The mouth should be able to open. The buckle should be under the chin.

    7. Once the helmet is adjusted, you may need to trim the chin strap. You can use a match flame to seal the raw cut.

  • Also recommended are bicycling gloves and a SMALL backpack that contains water, snack, and a cold/wet weather jacket.

Parent Assistants Needed!

We are looking for a few parents to ride along with the groups as Parent Assistants. We limit each group to 1 Parent Assistant per group per ride.  Note that for insurance purposes, each Parent Assistant will be required to register as a member of Juventus Cycling Club. You will receive a promo code and sign up using the regular Juventus Zone 4 link.

Please indicate your interest to be a Parent Assistant on the Sprockids sign-up form. Note that depending on groupings and numbers of parents interested in assisting, not all interested parents may be able to assist.