Pre-season opportunity for mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels to build community & gear up for racing.
Free family bike event to help parents and kids ride safe, smart, and joyfully.
Mountain bike race series for kids in 5th grade & under to learn the ropes of racing in a safe, fun environment.
Pay-what-you-can short track mountain bike races to support youth cycling programs.
Bringing friends and families together to explore Folsom on two wheels and kick off May is Bike Month.
Free balance bike races for ages 3-6 with fun on-course obstacles like pool noodles and bubbles.
A unique single day stage format endurance XC race featuring a mid-race boat transfer.
Eight race cyclocross series in the greater Sacramento area in October-December.
Community-funded scholarships for Clipped In for Life events and programs. Donate or apply today!
All-day, full-week summer camp in Folsom empowering youth to discover how bicycles are a tool for physical health, mental health, & connection to nature and community.
Learn-to-Ride classes for kids not yet pedaling or only pedaling with training wheels.
An after-school youth cycling program for kids in 8th grade and under to progress their bike skills.
Free balance bike races for ages 3-6 with fun on-course obstacles like pool noodles and bubbles.
Mountain bike race series for kids in 5th grade & under to learn the ropes of racing in a safe, fun environment.
A mountain bike ride club for middle school students to take their riding skill, fitness and social experience to the next level.
Summer Ride Camps for kids in 2nd-8th grade to make lasting memories on bikes.
Community-funded scholarships for Clipped In for Life events and programs. Donate or apply today!
Grip Academy serves kids age 4 through 8th grade. Kids must be pedaling without training wheels in order to participate in Grip Academy. If your child is not yet pedaling on two wheels, please register for one of our Get Rollin’ Learn-to-Ride Classes.
Classes are held outdoors at various locations in Folsom.
Register your child for the Grip Level that most closely describes their current ability. We will perform an assessment on your child’s first day to ensure proper placement.
Class schedule is subject to change.
New to Grip Academy? Start with a free trial class!
| Class | Ages | Dates | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class White Grips | Ages | Dates | Time | Duration |
| Class White Grips (Mondays) | Ages Ages 4-7 | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 3:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class White Grips (Wednesdays) | Ages Ages 4-7 | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 3:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Yellow Grips | Ages | Dates | Time | Duration |
| Class Yellow Grips (Mondays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Yellow Grips (Mondays) | Ages Ages 7+ | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Yellow Grips (Tuesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Yellow Grips (Tuesdays) | Ages Ages 4-7 | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 3:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Yellow Grips (Wednesdays) | Ages Ages 4-7 | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Yellow Grips (Wednesdays) | Ages Ages 7+ | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Optional Folsom Grom Races (Thursdays) | Ages TK-5th | Dates March 19 - April 30, 2026 | Time Race Times | Duration 25 min |
| Class Yellow/Orange Group Rides (Thursdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 12, May 7-21, 2026 | Time 3:45 PM | Duration 60 min |
| Class Orange Grips | Ages | Dates | Time | Duration |
| Class Orange Grips (Mondays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Orange Grip (Mondays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Orange Grips (Tuesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Orange Grips (Tuesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 3:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Orange Grip (Wednesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Optional Folsom Grom Races (Thursdays) | Ages TK-5th | Dates March 19 - April 30, 2026 | Time Race Times | Duration 25 min |
| Class Yellow/Orange Group Rides (Thursdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 12, May 7-21, 2026 | Time 3:45 PM | Duration 60 min |
| Class Orange & Higher Group Ride (Thursdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 12, May 7-21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 90 min |
| Class Green Grips | Ages | Dates | Time | Duration |
| Class Green Grips (Mondays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Green Grips (Mondays) | Ages Ages 10+ | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 5:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Green Grips (Tuesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Green Grips (Wednesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 5:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Optional Folsom Grom Races (Thursdays) | Ages TK-5th | Dates March 19 - April 30, 2026 | Time Race Times | Duration 25 min |
| Class Orange & Higher Group Ride (Thursdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 12, May 7-21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 90 min |
| Class Blue Grips | Ages | Dates | Time | Duration |
| Class Blue Grips (Mondays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Blue Grips (Mondays) | Ages Ages 10+ | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 5:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Blue Grips (Tuesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 2:30 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Blue Grips (Wednesdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 4 - May 21, 2026 | Time 5:45 PM | Duration 45 min |
| Class Optional Folsom Grom Races (Thursdays) | Ages TK-5th | Dates March 19 - April 30, 2026 | Time Race Times | Duration 25 min |
| Class Orange & Higher Group Ride (Thursdays) | Ages All Ages | Dates March 12, May 7-21, 2026 | Time 4:45 PM | Duration 90 min |
New this spring! With a Two Classes/Week membership, you have the option of using your credits for two classes each week, or using one credit for a class and one credit for our optional Thursday activities.
This spring, kids can put their Grip Academy skills to the test at the Folsom Grom Race Series. This short track mountain bike series on Thursdays teaches kids in 5th grade & under the ropes of racing in a safe, fun environment. Your Grip Academy coaches will be out there to support you! On non-race Thursdays, we will offer a group ride/activity option.
All classes and activities must be booked through our Team Up calendar.
After-school youth cycling program
Folsom/El Dorado Hills MTB ride club for Junior High
Learn-to-ride classes on Mondays & Wednesdays
Thursday night MTB race series for 5th grade & under
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909 Mormon Street,
Suite 104
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 905-0965
community@clippedinforlife.org
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