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Trail crew · mountain bike

Dirt under the tires.

XKIDS MTB trains kids roughly 6–12 on real trails — balance, control, line choice, the full mountain bike skill set. Age-appropriate difficulty. Outside whenever possible.

Young XKIDS riders gathered at a mountain bike venue with team jerseys and sponsor banners.
The crew

The XKIDS trail crew

  • Mountain biking is its own skill, not a smaller version of road riding.
  • Kids learn to balance under load, read the terrain, pick a line and commit to it, and get back on when a move goes wrong.
  • The trail crew teaches all of it, in the right order, on trails that match the rider's level.

Outside first

We ride outside as much as Ontario weather allows. Indoor sessions cover winter and skill drills.

Progressive trails

Green flow → blue technical → black features. Riders move up when control is there, not before.

Ride together

Group rides, not just training. Kids learn from older riders, pace each other, finish together.

Safety + gear

The right gear is the first skill. Everyone rides with all of this.

  • Full-face or half-shell helmet

    Full-face for features, half-shell for flow — both are fine.

  • Gloves

    Full-finger, every ride.

  • Knee pads

    Required on blue and up.

  • Eyewear

    Clear lenses or glasses for trail debris.

  • Hardtail or full-suspension MTB

    26", 27.5", or 29" depending on size. Loaners available at first session.

  • Hydration + snacks

    Rides can run 1–3 hours outside.

Skill levels

Four progressions — ride at the level that matches your child today.

  1. 01

    Trail Basics

    Braking control, body position, gear shifts, first green trails.

  2. 02

    Flow

    Cornering, pumping, rolling features. Blue flow trails.

  3. 03

    Features

    Drops, small jumps, rock gardens, root sections. Confident on blue / mid-black.

  4. 04

    All-Mountain

    Long rides, technical climbs, committed descents. Black-rated terrain.

A young XKIDS mountain bike rider mid-jump on a forest trail.A young XKIDS mountain bike rider catching air over a feature.A young XKIDS mountain bike rider jumping over a dirt feature on a trail.

Camps + group rides

Regular programs and seasonal intensives.

  • Weekly crew ride

    Saturday mornings, spring through fall. Mixed levels, split into groups.

  • Summer MTB camp

    Five-day camp. Skills in the morning, trail ride in the afternoon.

  • Weekend clinics

    One-day focused clinics — cornering, drops, climbing, line choice.

See MTB programs →
Sizing tools

Not sure if your child should start with easy trails or Bike Park?

Get a starting size →

Keep going with XKIDS

Setup help, upgrades, service, and group rides — all connected to the trail crew.

Rider launching big off a Horseshoe Bike Park dirt jump, blue sky and summer trees behind
XKIDS MTB
In partnership with Horseshoe Resort
Horseshoe Valley Resort

2026 Horseshoe Bike Park Group Pass

20+ XKIDS group passes unlock the regular-rate discount.

First group pass opportunity
15% OFF20+ passes · regular rateXKIDS × Horseshoe Valley Resort

15% off regular rates

Interest registration only — no payment today.

XKIDS will follow up after the group count and next purchase steps are confirmed.

Register Interest

Tell us who is interested in the Horseshoe Bike Park group pass.

Parent / Guardian

Riders

Rider 1

Each rider = one intended pass.

Safety

  • Downhill mountain bike environment
  • Helmets are mandatory at all times
  • Bikes must have working brakes
  • BMX bikes and road bikes are not permitted
  • Full-face helmet and armour are recommended