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Grip Academy

After-School Youth Cycling Program

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Introducing Grip Academy

Clipped In for Life is excited to introduce Grip Academy: an after-school youth cycling program for kids in 8th grade and under to learn to ride and progress their bike skills.

Currently, there are few pathways for kids to be regularly involved in cycling and progress their skills in a community-building setting. Clipped In for Life is redefining the learn-to-ride process with Grip Academy, rewarding deliberate skill progression with colored grips inspired by the martial arts belt system. This initiative aims to enhance bike handling skills across diverse proficiency levels while also incorporating essential elements such as traffic safety, bike maintenance and technology, first-aid, stewardship, and fitness. These engaging activities are designed to be inclusive, transcending age, gender, and economic backgrounds.

Grip Academy pushes beyond basic bike handling skills to engage kids in a lifelong activity that boosts physical and mental health, reinforces valuable life skills, and builds community.

Program Info
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    Book a Free Trial

    Free trial class for new members! Our coaches will assess your child’s riding during the trial to help you find the right class.

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    Schedule

    Grip Academy features three sessions in the spring, summer and fall.

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    Registration

    Register for a Grip Academy membership to attend classes.

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    FAQs

    Got a question? You’re not alone. Check out our FAQs for our most commonly sought-after info. 

Directions

Grip Academy classes are held outdoors at various locations in Folsom.

Hinkle Creek Nature Center (January & February)
7000 Baldwin Dam Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

Rodeo Park (March 4 – April 1)
200 Stafford St, Folsom, CA 95630

Lakeside Church (April 13 – May 21)
745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630

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    Salmon Falls 50K

    Point to point 50K ultra distance trail run

  • 12 Mar

    678 Jr High MTB

    Folsom/El Dorado Hills MTB ride club for Junior High

  • 19 Mar

    Folsom Grom Race 1

    Thursday night MTB race series for 5th grade & under

  • 26 Mar

    Folsom Grom Race 2

    Thursday night MTB race series for 5th grade & under

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909 Mormon Street,
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Folsom, CA 95630
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