2024
Little Bellas will meet at the Perch Lake Shelter July 14th through September 3rd for our new program from 5:30 – 7:30 pm every Sunday, so watch for little girls on the trails! Any girls ages 7 – 13 can join by August 2nd! Register here: https://littlebellas.com/register/
Program Description
The Rhinelander Mountain Bike Weekly Program meets for eight weeks in August and September at Washburn Lake Silent Sports Trails Area during the perfect time of year as we transition into fall! The program welcomes girls of all and any abilities to have fun, ride bikes, play games, and learn skills for mountain biking. Our main focus is having fun! The goal is to create a fun, positive environment for the girls to build confidence and learn new skills. The program starts with great beginner trails for anyone wanting to give mountain biking a whirl! The trails lie within a mix of beautiful pines and hardwoods and pass through a meadow filled with milkweed and monarch butterflies in the summer. Who wants to chase some butterflies while biking? Additional trail networks include more twisty flowing trails through the trees and up the hills for a great views on terrain suitable for any rider!
Girls and Mentors (we don’t coach, we mentor) ride once a week and work on a mountain bike skills progression through different activities, rides, and adventures. The goal is to get girls outside, out on trails, and out with other girls to reinforce common bonds and build confidence, all while progressively building mountain bike skills. The girls will be given healthy challenges in a friendly, fun environment. This program is for riding and promoting a love for mountain biking and is not focused on competition.
Financial assistance is available if needed and we also have equipment available through our Gear Up program! Please communicate any of these needs when filling out the registration form for the program.
What’s Included:
- Little Bellas custom bike jersey
- Goodie bag
- Snacks & Party
What to Bring:
- Bike Specific Helmet
- Mountain Bike – In good working order (with hand brakes, gears, and treaded tires)
- Water
- Closed-toed shoes
- Rain gear or extra layers if necessary
Schedule:
- 40 mins to 1 hr – Trail ride in small, age/ability appropriate groups
- 15 min – Snack (provided)
- 45 min – Games and activities (each day of the program has a different and unique curriculum)