pROGRAMS 2027

We offer a progression/development model, based on the lessons we’ve learned from our kids, their friends, and their heroes. While our oldest members are at “the tip of the spear,” we also remember where they started, so we have tailored options for young beginners (Little Rippers), budding riders who may be juggling other passions (Recreational), starting to race (Competition), and hoping to ride hard year-round (Elite). All riders get coached trail days and BMX track time, team jerseys, access to discounts and group-buys, and community events; for riders who want to race, we also offer opportunities to train and compete together.


New for the 2026/27 season:
BMX nightly fees and monthly pizza nights are now included in club dues
We will hire coaches to build consistency, maintain personal relationships, and shrink trail group sizes
We will start BMX and gym trainings earlier in the year
We will strengthen our coordination and planning events, with more time before the kids start riding, starting next month!

Little Rippers

7-11 Years Old
2 Days a Week

Little Rippers. Ages 7-11, FALL Sept-Dec 2026/SPRING Jan-May 2027, $400:
Tuesday 4-5pm Club Night at BMX, and once-weekly small-group trail rides after school (we build our weekly ride days based on enrollment; if you have a group that would like to ride on a specific weekday, let us know and we’ll build it!) to develop basic skills in a safe and fun setting.

Recreation

11-18 Years Old
3 Days a Week – T, W, Sat

Recreation. Ages 11-18, Sept-May, $600:
Tuesday 5-7pm Club Night at BMX (starting 9/15/26) and two weekly team rides (starting 1/13/27): Wednesdays after school and Saturday mornings.

Competition

11-18 Years Old
4 Days a Week – T, W, Th, Sat
5 Team-Supported Competitions
Training starts in September

Competition. Ages 11-18, Sept-May, $950:
Monday night High Intensity Training session (starting 9/14/26), Tuesday 5-7pm Club Night at BMX (starting 9/15/26), and two weekly team rides (starting November): Thursdays after school and Saturday mornings; club coaching and coordination support during 5 competitions at Vail Lake Big Bear Enduro Series, Southridge Downhill Series, and Sea Otter.

Elite

11-18 Years Old
5 Days a Week – M, T, W, Th, Sat
5 Team-Supported Competitions
Extended Training starts in September

Elite. Ages 11-18, Sept-May, $1,200:
Monday night Strength Training (starting 9/14/26), Tuesday 5-7pm Club Night at BMX (starting 9/15/26), Wednesday night High Intensity Training session (starting 9/16/26), and two weekly team rides (starting November): Thursdays after school and Saturday mornings; club coaching and coordination support during 5 competitions at Vail Lake Big Bear Enduro Series, Southridge Downhill Series, and Sea Otter.

BMX Only

7-11 or 11-18 Years Old
1 Day a Week

BMX Only. Ages 7-11 or 11-18, Sept-May, $200:
OUR NEWEST PROGRAM, Tues 4-5 with our Little Rippers Team, or 5-7pm with our Rec/Comp/Elite Teams, at Elings BMX track, to develop basic skills in a safe and fun setting. NOTE- the site requires USABMX membership ($80/year).

All our programs have some things in common, plus some unique details:

– We all meet at Elings BMX on Tuesday nights for focused training on foundational skills that improve ALL riders, and we get some social time with the entire club, including coaches, parents, and the older kids. Plus, it’s tons of fun. Please note: the BMX track at Elings requires a USABMX annual membership.
– We have local team-level rides during the week for dedicated trail time. Sometimes we stack teams, but for the most part, we spread out for more focused coaching and minimized trail impacts during those brief afternoon daylight hours.
– Our older kids have longer Saturday rides, in a slightly longer timeframe that opens the door to longer trails, shuttle rides, and even destination rides outside SB.
– Depending on what a rider wants to do, we offer different combinations of training in a variety of local gyms on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings.
– For kids who want to race, we support a number of SoCal race series, with coordinated camping, on-trail and off-trail coaching, and general information and coordination support for families.
– In EVERY CASE, participation is optional, there’s no penalties or guilt trips for ditching to surf, and we will never bench your rider if they miss practice.

Our goal is to help each rider improve, grow, and push themselves, wherever they start and wherever they want to go. We don’t objectify outcomes, we don’t care who’s fastest, and we all support the idea that healthy people have varied and often shifting interests. Every rider is unique, and we will never push someone where they don’t want to go. We are here to develop skills, confidence, relationships, and healthy habits. Come ride with us.

We function as a volunteer organization to keep costs as low as possible. All management functions are performed by parents and supporters, and we count on all our families to contribute however they can. Financial assistance is available, please reach out.