Y-Riders biking camps have been teaching kids and teens to ride successfully and safely for over 25 years. The unique progression of the Y-Riders camps allows riders to come back year after year and gain new skills and experiences, which grow their riding ability to new heights throughout their lifetime! Starting at 1st grade children can learn how to ride a 2-wheeler in “Learn to Bike” and build their skills at “Y-Riders Basic Skills”. Jr Yriders and Local Adventures offer skills in path riding and mountain biking and for those teens that want the ultimate experience join us for “Colorado Excursions” to explore the mountains of Colorado in a week long camping and bike trek. Small groups with low ratios provide the perfect environment for campers to learn safe biking and build their skills. Our staff have extensive experience in biking and working with groups of campers.
Learn to Bike Camp
(Entering 1st-3rd Grade)
This camp is designed for campers still on training wheels or struggling to ride independently on a two wheeler. This Y program has had a 100% success rate in teaching campers to ride without training wheels. Campers get support with a low child to staff ratio in a small camp environment.
Equipment Required: A helmet and bike small enough that child can firmly touch the ground while seated.
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Arapahoe Y (South Lot) 95th and Arapahoe, Lafayette
Fees (M/NM): $200/$245
Dates |
Days |
Code |
| May 29-June 1 | Tue-Fri | YR05/29LB |
| July 2-3, 5-6 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | YR07/02LB |
Y-Riders Basic Skills Camp
(Entering 1st-3rd Grade)
This camp progresses into teaching basic bike handling and safety skills. Riders will progress to beginning mountain bike skills, becoming confident riders who are capable of both on-road and light off road riding. This is a great camp for those who have just graduated from our “Learn to Bike” program.
Equipment Required: Properly sized bike and a helmet.
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Arapahoe Y (South Lot) 95th and Arapahoe, Lafayette
Fees (M/NM): $245/$290
Dates |
Days |
Code |
| June 25-29 | Mon-Fri | YR06/25BS |
Junior Y-Riders Camp
(Entering 3rd-5th Grade)
Our one week cycling camp is designed to build camper confidence in path/street riding and mountain biking. Kids will be introduced to standard mountain biking skills and learn how to properly and safely navigate the Boulder Bike Path system. Campers need to have the skill to ride in a straight line and navigate twists and turns of bike paths to enroll.
Equipment Required: Properly sized bike (gears highly suggested) and helmet.
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Mapleton Y (North Lawn) 28th and Mapleton, Boulder
Fees (M/NM): $245/$290
Dates |
Days |
Code |
| June 4-8 | Mon-Fri | YR06/04JR |
| July 9-13 | Mon-Fri | YR07/09JR |
| Aug 6-10 | Mon-Fri | YR08/06JR |
Y-Riders Local Adventures Camp
Beginner to Intermediate Level Mountain Bikers
(Entering 5th-9th Grade)
During this 2 week camp, riders will travel to destinations around Boulder County on trips with a minimum of 10 miles, gradually increasing in distance. This camp has a focus on mountain biking while including instruction on climbing and distance riding. We will plan a ride to Carter Lake for an overnight on 2nd Thursday night. Campers must demonstrate maturity and skill to participate in overnights.
Equipment Required: Properly sized mountain bike with a minimum of 15 speeds and a helmet.
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Mapleton Y (North Lawn) 28th and Mapleton, Boulder
Fees (M/NM): $495/$565
Dates |
Days |
Code |
| June 11-15 and June 18-22 | Mon-Fri (Thu-Fri overnight) | YR06/11LA |
| July 16-20 and July 23-27 | Mon-Fri (Thu-Fri overnight) | YR07/16LA |
Y-Riders Colorado Excursions Camp: Crested Butte
(Entering 7th-12th Grade)
Join us for an excursion into the Colorado high country to Crested Butte. We will go on an in-town, day trip from 8am-4pm on Monday from our Mapleton Y and then be off to Crested Butte for some serious mountain biking and camping. We will bike around the mountains in Crested Butte and be in town for part of each day. This camp is for intermediate to advanced level mountain bikers. Be prepared and able to ride a minimum of 10 miles, off road a day. This is a small camp of not more than 12 riders with two staff.
Equipment Required: Properly sized mountain bike, helmet and camping gear.
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Mapleton Y (North Lawn) 28th and Mapleton, Boulder
Fees (M/NM): $425/$500
Dates |
Days |
Code |
| July 30-Aug 3 | Mon-Fri | YR07/30CE |
Learn to Bike Weekend Clinics
Come learn how to ride your bikeor improve your current ability. Classes are a series of three 1 hour classes once a week.
• Getting Started: For training wheels type level
• Basic Skills: For just off training wheels to beginner level
Equipment Required: Properly sized bike (gears highly suggested) and helmet.
Day: Sunday
Location: Arapahoe Y (South Lot) 95th and Arapahoe, Lafayette
Fees (M/NM): $40/$75
Level |
Dates |
Time |
Code |
| Level 1 Getting Started Youth | May 6-20 | 1:30pm-2:25pm | YR05/06YRL2GS |
| Level 2 Basic Skills Youth | May 6-20 | 12:30pm-1:25pm | YR05/06YRL2BS |
| Level 1 Getting Started Youth | June 3-17 | 1:30pm-2:25pm | YR06/03YRL2GS |
| Level 2 Basic Skills Youth | June 3-17 | 12:30pm-1:25pm | YR06/03YRL2BS |
| Level 1 Getting Started Youth | July 8-22 | 1:30pm-2:25pm | YR07/08YRL2GS |
| Level 2 Basic Skills Youth | July 8-22 | 12:30pm-1:25pm | YR07/08YRL2BS |
| Level 1 Getting Started Youth | Aug 5-19 | 1:30pm-2:25pm | YR08/05YRL2GS |
| Level 2 Basic Skills Youth | Aug 5-19 | 12:30pm-1:25pm | YR08/05YRL2BS |
| Level 1 Getting Started Youth | Sep 16-23 | 1:30pm-2:25pm | YR09/16YRL2GS |
| Level 2 Basic Skills Youth | Sep 16-23 | 12:30pm-1:25pm | YR09/16YRL2BS |
