Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is an annual event that seeks to introduce the joy of mountain biking to the next generation.

There are stunts to ride and group rides organized for all ages.

Saturday, October 6, 2018, 10:00 am –2:00 pm

Free event

Ft. Ord –Day Camp Cycling Area
(near Intergarrison Rd and Reservation Rd)

A donation of $2.50/person is suggested as this is the fee that MORCA is required to pay per Monterey Co. Parks

Our custom-built obstacle course gives kids of all ages an awesome opportunity to increase their bicycle skills in a safe and structured manner under expert guidance. Several guided trail rides for different ability levels. Free lunch! Free Raffle!

Hosted by Monterey Off Road Cycling Association

Bring your bike and helmet –

A HELMET IS REQUIRED!!

(a few bikes will be available on loan on a time-limited basis; time dependent on number of kids needing loaners)

A signed waiver is mandatory: no exceptions.

DIRECTIONS FOR THE FT. ORD – DAY CAMP CYCLING AREA

From Hwy 1: Take the Reservation Road exit in the city of Marina heading east. Continue on Reservation Rd for 4.5 miles. Turn right on InterGarrison Road at signal light. Continue on Intergarrison Road for 0.3 miles, then turn left on Sherman Road at stop sign. After 0.1 mile on Sherman Rd, turn right on West Camp Rd. Continue on West Camp for 0.2 miles and then turn right at Watkins Gate Rd. You will soon see sign directing to turn right toward the dirt parking area.

From Hwy 68 near Salinas: Take the Reservation Rd exite heading west toward Marina. Follow Reservation Rd for 4.5 miles to Intergarrison Rd. Turn left onto Intergarrison Road. Then turn left onto Sherman Road as in the directions above.

Free BBQ lunch! Free Raffle Prizes!

Hosted by Monterey Off Road Cycling Association

For a schedule of MORCA activities and more info see www.morcamtb.org

Bring your bike and helmet – A HELMET IS REQUIRED!!

A signed waiver is mandatory: no exceptions. Download and print it from www.morcamtb.org/MORCA_Waiver.pdf

Many, many thanks to our recent and present sponsors and donors: Stowe Contracting, Bobcat Bicycles of Salinas, Carmel Kitchens and Baths, Bear Bikes of Salinas, BikeSmart! program of Ecology Action, Peninsula Bike Works, Bay Bikes, Green Pedal Couriers, Cypress Coast Subaru, REI , and Natividad Medical Center. Also many thanks to our volunteers including the members and coaches of high school mountain bike teams of Salinas H.S., Palma H.S. and the Lightfighter team (composed of members from a variety of local high schools).

Onsite registration available throughout the event but by preregistering you help us plan enough food and drink for all participating kids!

The Monterey Off Road Cycling Association (MORCA) a chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is hosting Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day.
This local event is part of a nationwide celebration known as Take-A-Kid-Mountain-Biking Day, supported by IMBA. The event purpose is to provide a means for kids and their families to enjoy local trails together via guided trail rides and for kids to practice their skills on our specially designed obstacle courses.

We strongly encourage preregistering prior to Sept. 30th so that we can plan to have enough food and drink for all kids.
On site registration will start at 10am and continue through noon.

All participants must sign a waiver and helmets are required (NO EXCEPTIONS!!!).
Note: Parents/Guardians are expected to stay on site.

Activities include basic bike safety, a skills course, trail rides for all ages, prizes and a barbeque.

Schedule:

10 am – Event Starts (skills area open)
11 am – Group ride and Skills Clinic starts
Noon – Lunch (skills area closed)
1 pm – Second Group ride and Skills Clinic starts (skills area re-opened)
1:45 pm – Raffle and closure of skills area
2 pm – Event ends

Participants will need to bring their own bikes and helmets (MORCA has a few extra kids helmets to loan). Bike gloves are recommended, but not required. Parents are encouraged to ride with their children.

This is a great opportunity to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids.

If you have questions or want more information please email: tkmbd@morcamtb.org

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

We have activites for kids from preschool age on pedal-less bikes (also known as Strider bikes) to kids in high school.

What can I bring into the event?

You can bring your own lunch and/or snacks, if you prefer. You must bring your bike and helmet. We strongly recommend a water bottle filled with water. Gloves and long pants can prevent minor injuries/abrasions. Parents/guardians should wear hats; there is little shade. Kids might benefit from a hat when not riding. Sunglasses are beneficial, even for kids!

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

e-mail takeakidmountainbikingday@gmail.com

What’s the refund policy?

The event is free so there is no refund, but we hope you will cancel your preregistration if and when you decide not to attend, preferably by Thursday Oct. 4th so that we can adjust our expectations for the food purchased for your free lunch.