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Our Events
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Winter Warm-Up Short Track Race
Pre-season opportunity for mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels to build community & gear up for racing.
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Family Bike Rodeo
Free family bike event to help parents and kids ride safe, smart, and joyfully.
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Folsom Grom Race Series
Mountain bike race series for kids in 5th grade & under to learn the ropes of racing in a safe, fun environment.
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Monday Night FundRacing
Pay-what-you-can short track mountain bike races to support youth cycling programs.
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Folsom Pedal Quest
Bringing friends and families together to explore Folsom on two wheels and kick off May is Bike Month.
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Balance Bike Bash
Free balance bike races for ages 3-6 with fun on-course obstacles like pool noodles and bubbles.
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Mother Lode Epic
A unique single day stage format endurance XC race featuring a mid-race boat transfer.
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Sacramento Cyclocross
Eight race cyclocross series in the greater Sacramento area in October-December.
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Scholarships
Community-funded scholarships for Clipped In for Life events and programs. Donate or apply today!
- Kids Programs
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Youth Communities Access Summer Ride Camp
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.
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Get Rollin’ Learn-to-Ride Classes
Learn-to-Ride classes for kids not yet pedaling or only pedaling with training wheels.
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Grip Academy
An after-school youth cycling program for kids in 8th grade and under to progress their bike skills.
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Balance Bike Bash
Free balance bike races for ages 3-6 with fun on-course obstacles like pool noodles and bubbles.
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Folsom Grom
Mountain bike race series for kids in 5th grade & under to learn the ropes of racing in a safe, fun environment.
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678 Jr High MTB Ride Club
A mountain bike ride club for middle school students to take their riding skill, fitness and social experience to the next level.
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Summer Ride Camp
Summer Ride Camps for kids in 2nd-8th grade to make lasting memories on bikes.
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Scholarships
Community-funded scholarships for Clipped In for Life events and programs. Donate or apply today!
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Class Schedule: Fall 2026
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.
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.
New to Grip Academy? Start with a free trial class!
Important Dates
- Wednesday, August 5: Orientation for all members
- Thursdays, August 29, October 1, and October 29: Grip Level testing days (scroll down for more info)
- September 7 – 9: No classes
- Thursday, October 29: End-of-Season Party
Class Locations
- August 5 – September 3: Rodeo Park (200 Stafford St, Folsom, CA 95630)
- September 14 – October 29: Lakeside Church (745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630)
Class schedule is subject to change.
Class Ages Day Time Duration Dates Class White Grips Ages Day Time Duration Dates Class White Grips Ages Ages 4-7 Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 3:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class White Grips Ages Ages 7+ Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Yellow Grips Ages Day Time Duration Dates Class Combined Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue Ages All Ages Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 2:30 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Yellow Grips Ages Ages 7+ Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Yellow Grips Ages Ages 4-7 Day Tuesdays Time 3:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Yellow Grips Ages All Ages Day Tuesdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Optional Folsom Grom Races Ages TK-5th Day Thursdays Time Race Times Duration 25 min Dates September 10 - October 22, 2026 Class Advanced Yellow Grips Group Ride Ages All Ages Day Thursdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 90 min Dates August 13, 20, September 3, 2026 Class Orange Grips Ages Day Time Duration Dates Class Combined Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue Ages All Ages Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 2:30 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Orange Grips Ages All Ages Day Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Orange Grips Ages All Ages Day Tuesdays Time 3:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Optional Folsom Grom Races Ages TK-5th Day Thursdays Time Race Times Duration 25 min Dates September 10 - October 22, 2026 Class Orange Grips Group Ride Ages All Ages Day Thursdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 90 min Dates August 13, 20, September 3, 2026 Class Green Grips Ages Day Time Duration Dates Class Combined Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue Ages All Ages Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 2:30 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Green Grips Ages All Ages Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 5:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Optional Folsom Grom Races Ages TK-5th Day Thursdays Time Race Times Duration 25 min Dates September 10 - October 22, 2026 Class Green Grips Group Ride Ages All Ages Day Thursdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 90 min Dates August 13, 20, September 3, 2026 Class Blue Grips Ages Day Time Duration Dates Class Combined Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue Ages All Ages Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 2:30 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Blue Grips Ages Ages 10+ Day Mondays, Wednesdays Time 5:45 PM Duration 45 min Dates August 5 - October 29, 2026 Class Optional Folsom Grom Races Ages TK-5th Day Thursdays Time Race Times Duration 25 min Dates September 10 - October 22, 2026 Class Blue Grips Group Ride Ages All Ages Day Thursdays Time 4:45 PM Duration 90 min Dates August 13, 20, September 3, 2026 Optional Thursday Grom Races & Group Rides
With a Two or Three Classes/Week Membership, you have the option of using one of your credits for our optional Thursday activities.
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.
Grip Testing Days
Kids will attend Testing Days when they are ready to level up to the next Grip color. This will be based on coach recommendation. Grips are $15 each time your child levels up, or you can use a class credit to attend Testing Day and your grips are free.
Events Calendar-
13-17 Jul
YCA Summer Ride Camp
Youth Communities Access Summer Ride Camp for 4th & 5th Grade
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20-24 Jul
YCA Summer Ride Camp
Youth Communities Access Summer Ride Camp for 6th-8th Grade
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27-31 Jul
Summer Ride Camp
TENTATIVE – MTB Summer Ride Camp for 6th-8th Grade Advanced
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05 Aug
Grip Academy Starts
After-school youth cycling program
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