ORS Dirt Kids, presented by Western Cycle

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WHAT:

You’ve learnt how to ride a bike and love it.... but want to take it to the next level, in Dirt Kids you’ll be introduced to the sport of mountain biking with emphasis on acquiring and developing cycling skills in a fun challenging environment.

You’ll learn cycling skills such as body positioning, straight line riding, braking, climbing, descending, cornering, and trail etiquette.

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WHEN:

Mondays and Wednesdays Apr 27 to June 21, 6:30 PM to 7:20 PM (See schedule below)

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WHERE:  

Douglas Park and Wascana Trails, with a wrap-up at Buffalo Pound

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WHO:  

• Youth aged 8 to 12 with a bike, a helmet, and a desire to ride off-road.

• 1 coach to 5 riders for Monday sessions. Parents welcome to ride along

• Wednesday Lake Loops require a responsible adult to ride with the group

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WHY:

• Meet friends who love to ride as much as you do,

• Build those dirt skills to tackle any terrain on two wheels,

• Earn some turns with lake pedal sessions

• Have fun!

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HOW MUCH:

• Dirt Kids Program Fee: $95

• Offroad Syndicate Membership: Free for U18

• Sask Cycling Association Community Membership: Not required this year

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Preliminary Schedule 2026 for Dirt Kids:

(Weather permitting, no rescheduling)​

• Mon, Apr 27, 6:30 PM - Western Cycle Meet, Greet, & Bike Check (at Western Cycle)

• Mon, May 4, 6:30 PM - Douglas Hill

• Mon, May 11, 6:30 PM - Douglas Hill

• Wed, May 13, 6:30 Lake Loops

• Mon, May 18 - NO SESSION for Victoria Day

• Wed, May 20, 6:30 PM - Lake Loops

• Mon, May 25, 6:30 PM - Cyclocross Night! Douglas Park area, location TBD

• Wed, May 27, 6:30 PM - Lake Loops

• Sun, May 31: Buffalo Pound Trail Fest! Details to come

• Mon, June 1, 6:30 PM - Wascana Trails

• Wed, June 3, 6:30 PM - Lake Loops

• Mon, June 8, 6:30 PM - Wascana Trails

• Wed, June 10, 6:30 PM - Lake Loops

• Sun, June 14, 11:00 AM - Pine Needle Festival, Prince Albert (Registration info TBD)

• Mon, June 15, 6:30 PM - Wascana Trails

• Sun, June 21, Time TBD - Wrap up at Buffalo Pound​​

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Douglas Park Hill: Build some skills, earn some turns, and enjoy the best elevation in the city of Regina

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Lake Loops: Meet at the Willow on Wascana. A ride leader will guide the group for a pedal around the lake. A responsible parent/guardian must be present and ride with your youth - helmets mandatory. Occasionally we'll overlap and ride with the Western Cycle Rides Taco Ride crew.

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Wascana Trails: Take your skills to the closest trail network

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Buffalo Pound Wrap up: Enjoy the great trails at BP and a BBQ provided by Western Cycle!

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