Kids on bikes on Monday Nights!

Kids on bikes on Monday nights!

2026 Registration coming soon-email us to be added to our list for 2026 programming

This not for profit program supports kids 8-15 who are interested in improving and developing their mountain bike skills through on bike games, skill challenges and on trail coaching. We partner with Collingwood Offroad Cycling (CORC) to make this community program happen.

Our areas top high school age athletes and local MTB legends will coach and support this exciting opportunity for interested youth. Riders will be grouped by both age and ability. This program is low key with a focus on fun and making new friends to ride with. Groups may vary night to night, efforts are made to match similar ability but all kids are encouraged to focus on fun.

Minimum Required Rider Ability: Our program requires all participants to be between *6-15 years old and that they have ridden off-road trails before. Participants should be excited to ride bikes in the woods and make new friends! They should have a willing attitude and must be enthusiastic about learning new trails. *Riders under 8 years old must have extensive experience riding a bike.

What to expect?

Focus on fun with an eye to improve bike skills, group size about 8 similar ability riders, matched with at least one qualified trained bike instructor and one adult volunteer will be with each group. You will see our high school age race team members as instructors in these groups.

Approx. 45 minutes of skill development and practice followed by a 45 minute group ride. Frequent stops to focus on skills and chat.

Emails for parents on what to expect and how to prepare their children for the best experience. All riders are encouraged to join us at the Collective Tent at any race our team is attending. Parents who want to get more involved in racing should reach out if they would like advice.

2026 Program Details - * REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN YET

The Collingwood Collective Youth Development Program is set to take place in the Highlands Cluster of trails in the Duntroon area meeting outside the Highlands Nordic Lodge.

Week 1-2 - are our trail clean up days (Two Dates TBD as we wait for snow melt), come meet coaches, and do your part to open our local trails! This will happen in late April/Early May. Snacks provided!

Week 3 - is try a race day day! May 23rd 2026 - Interested kids can join to ride a short race course for our Ontario Cup weekend. They can also participate in a 20 minute beginner race on that course. There is NO Charge to participate however you will need to register prior. Jersey pickup will be available on that day. KOB registrants can also pre ride the race courses with their friends and family anytime Thursday/Friday that week. 

Weeks 4-8 Our Official Kids on Bikes programming will run for 5 weeks starting on Monday May 25, 2026

May 25, June 1, June 8 , June 15, June 22 - Finale (Optional BBQ at Highlands Golf Course)

*Rain Date for finale June 23rd, additional rain date will be June 17th for any date missed.

In the event of prolonged wet weather, programming may run from Mansfield Outdoor Center. 

All KOB sessions are from 6pm - 7:30pm. On our first night arrive by 5:30pm in order to meet your coach, pick up jerseys.

Please arrive by 5:45 on all other nights. You must be ready to ride at 6pm.

If extreme weather prohibits safe riding we will cancel programming. We will have one rain date makeup in our final date.

A well fitting helmet must be worn at all times during all programming. 

Youth and ANY parents riding at Highlands Nordic must be registered with CORC to participate. REGISTER WITH CORC HERE FIRST A youth pass is $20 for CORC for the season you must purchase that PRIOR to the first night. We will be checking parents and youth for CORC membership. 

Youth participants also must also register with the Collingwood Collective Club through Ontario Cycling. Participants Need a challenge level membership (regular $20-26) - USE CODE CCRKOB2026 to obtain this membership FOR FREE.

Our program cost is $180 including all taxes and web fees - Spaces are limited to 80 participants so please sign up asap. Registration will close when the program begins. A 2026 Collingwood Collective Jersey IS INCLUDED with your registration but only guaranteed for those who register by March 29, 2026. Thank you to our sponsors Collingwood Cycling Club, Ontario Cycling and CORC who have allowed us to discount our program and help cover Jersey cost. 

Unfortunately due to the commitment required of all program organizers and coaches we cannot offer refunds for missed sessions. 

A full bike safety check MUST be done by a qualified mechanic before program start. A free check will be available to all participants at Summit Social House. However call the shop ahead of time to book this.

A mountain bike with Nobby tires (2" tires or larger), working gears and two functional brakes (disc brakes suggested) is required. Bikes must be in good working order.  You cannot participate with a dangerous bike. Department store bikes are NOT appropriate for trail riding.

Thank you to all the members of the community that make this program happen. Any profits from this program go directly to youth racing.

Youth must be registered with CORC to participate. REGISTER WITH CORC HERE FIRST