Youth Mountain Bike Team
The Tumbleweeds is Reno Bike Projects' very own new youth mountain bike team, founded earlier this year!
Meet the Tumbleweeds!
The mission of the Tumbleweeds is to increase the accessibility of mountain biking to youth in the Reno area. Our team is open to anyone aged 9-17 who is interested in biking, whether they have never tried the sport before or are avid cyclists! Mountain bikes and all necessary gear are provided, and there is no cost to join.
The Tumbleweeds' dedicated coaches are trained to support a wide range of skill sets and are excited to get the kids out riding around Reno and beyond. Although the team is focused on biking, we also aim to build community, support each others' goals, and spend time exploring the natural spaces that the greater Truckee Meadows area has to offer!
Interested in Joining?
If you would like to join for a ride or have any questions, please fill out the new rider form or contact [email protected]. We are excited to see you out there!
Winter Season 2024 - 2025
For the winter season, we are hosting a couple of weekend rides per month. All ability levels are welcome to join with no previous mountain biking experience required, and we would love to have new members come try it out! We are also hosting team workshop events in the Reno Bike Project shop on weeknight evenings.
Here are the upcoming rides and events:
- Saturday Ride: Saturday, December 21st from 12pm to 2pm at Rancho San Rafael Park - Wilbur D May Parking lot
- Ride open to all ability levels, no previous mountain bike experience required. We will likely break up into groups based on ability level. Feel free to invite friends!
- Weather permitting.
- Please RSVP by 9:00 am on the day of the ride. Email [email protected]
Tumbleweeds FAQ
Anyone aged 9-17! No previous bike experience is required.
It's free! There is no cost to join, and all expenses are covered.
No! All ability levels are welcome, and we adapt to the different skill levels of the riders. Generally we separate into different groups based on ability levels. A large focus of our rides is to teach mountain bike skills to everyone, regardless of their skill level!
No, a bike is not required! Reno Bike Project will supply a bike, helmet, and all other equipment that you may need! If you do have your own bike, however, you are welcome to ride it if you prefer.
For the winter season, practices are held a few times per month on Saturdays. Times and locations are posted on this page and via email at the beginning of each month.
Locations vary, but some of the common locations are Sierra Vista Bike park, Rancho San Rafael, and Hoge Road Trailhead.
All year round! Number of practices vary based on season, however. Below is the season breakdown, subject to change.
- Fall Season: early July to late October with practices 2-3x/week and adventure rides around once a month.
- Winter Season: mid-November to mid-March with rides 2-3x/month and indoor bike maintenance lessons 1-2x/month.
- Spring Season: mid-March to late May with practices 1-2x/week.
No, you are not required to race in order to be a part of the team.
No commitment needed! New members are welcome to come try it out for a practice or two before you decide if it is something that you would like to continue doing.
No! We do not have an attendance policy, and we understand the busy schedules and other interests of riders and families. During our fall season, however, we encourage riders to attend as many practices as possible. The more effort you put into the practices the more you will get out of them!
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