Nederland Programs

Founded in Nederland in 1993, SMBA has provided opportunities for junior athletes in the peak-to-peak region for over 30 years. We continue to offer a Nederland-specific mountain bike programs giving young athletes the opportunity to explore and ride local trails, receive quality coaching, and to build skills and confidence on their bikes.

Spring After School

Spring after school rides are designed to get athletes out on the trail, ready for summer, and having fun. Athletes meet right after school and ride to the trails from the school.  

The spring program has ride options at the elementary school and middle/high school

The Nederland Spring session is shorter than Boulder due to the unpredictable nature of spring in Colorado and longer snow coverage in Nederland.

  • April 22nd - May 22nd

    • K-1 Dirt Riders: Weds. 3:35pm - 5:35pm

    • Elementary (2nd - 5th): Mon/Wed, 3:35pm - 5:35pm

    • Middle/HS (6th & up): Tue/Thurs, 4pm - 6pm

    No rides on April 21st

  • 5 - 18 years of age (K-12th grade)

    We offer ride programs at both the elementary and middle high school for the spring session.

    • Must be able to balance, get started from a stop, pedal consistently, stand up on pedals, and brake safely on a trail or dirt surface with varying topography and features.

    • Must be prepared to start the ride on time with the coaches and group of athletes; and ride with the group for the duration of the ride.

    • 20” wheel or larger trail ready bike in safe working condition with hand brakes, gears, and tires adequate for off road riding. (No coaster brakes)

    • Properly fit helmet in safe condition (No cracks, broken straps, or dents).

    • Well-fitting hydration pack or backpack that can carry the following items during the ride: water, snacks, tube, and rain jacket.

    • Shoes with adequate tread (No sandals or Crocs).

    • Adequate water & snacks for the ride.

    • Tube (even if athlete has tubeless tires).

    • Hand pump & multi-tool

    • Rain jacket

    • Full Finger bike gloves

    • Sunglasses

    • Athlete must be prepared to ride in changing weather conditions. On cold days, they must bring an extra layer and warm gloves.

  • Athletes meet at the school right after the bell rings and ride from the school to trails.

    • K-1 Dirt Riders (Weds): $150

    • 2-Days/week: $300

    • 1-day/week: $150

    Multi-session Bundle options:

    • Spring/Fall Bundle (2 days): $650

    • Spring/Fall Bundle (1-day): $320

    • Full Season(Spring/Fall + 12-days summer): $1700

    Save 5% if you register before March 1st.

Summer Rides

Each summer day begins and ends in Nederland and includes coaching, singletrack trail riding, community stewardship, special events/rides, combo rides with the Boulder team, and tons of fun on the bike.

This session is perfect for athletes who love to ride and never seem to want to stop. Each week is designed with hard days, easier days, longer days, shorter days, skills days and fun days.

Athletes can choose to ride for 4 days, 8 days, or 16 days during a 4-week session.

  • Monday - Thursday, 9am - 3pm

    June (Session I): June 2nd - June 26th

    July (Session II): July 7th - July 31st

    No rides the week of June 30th

  • 8 - 18 years of age (2nd - 12th grade).

    Athletes split into smaller age and skill groups for each ride.

    • Must be able to balance, get started from a stop, pedal consistently, stand up on pedals, and brake safely on a trail or dirt surface with varying topography and features.

    • Must be prepared to spend all day on the bike riding trails with various topography.

    • Must be prepared to start the ride with a coach and the group; and stay with the group for the duration of the ride.

    • This is not a “learn to ride” program. Athletes must know how to ride a bike and have basic/foundation bike skills (pedaling, braking, shifting, etc.) before signing up for this program.

    • 20” wheel or larger trail ready bike in safe working condition with hand brakes, gears, and tires adequate for off road riding. (No coaster brakes)

    • Properly fit helmet in safe condition (No cracks, broken straps, or dents).

    • Well-fitting hydration pack or backpack that can carry the following items during the ride: water, snacks, tube, and rain jacket.

    • Shoes with adequate tread (No sandals or Crocs).

    • Adequate water & snacks for the ride. We recommend minimum 100z for a full day of riding.

    • Tube (even if athlete has tubeless tires).

    • Hand pump & multi-tool

    • Rain jacket

    • Full Finger bike gloves

    • Sunglasses

    • Athlete must be prepared to ride in changing weather conditions. On cold days, they must bring an extra layer and warm gloves.

  • Drop off and pick up is at Chipeta Park in Nederland each day.

  • Full Summer: (12-days used in June & July): $1275

    June Only (Session I):

    • 4-days: $499

    • 8-days: $799

    • 16-days: $ 1075

    July Only (Session II):

    • 4-days: $499

    • 8-days: $799

    • 16-days: $ 1075

    Add On days (1-day): $125

    Athletes choose the days they want to ride during a session through an RSVP sign-up sheet which is emailed to all registered participants 1-week before the session begins.

Fall After School

Fall session is a great way to extend the mountain bike season! The weather is beautiful, the trails are mint, and the fun is endless. 

The Fall program has ride options for elementary and middle/high school aged athletes.

  • August 25th - October 16th

    • K-1 Dirt Riders: Wednesdays, 3:35pm - 5:35pm

    • Elementary (2nd - 5th): Mon/Wed, 3:35pm - 5:35pm

    • Middle/HS (6th & up): Tue/Thurs, 4pm - 6pm

    No rides on Labor Day

  • 5 - 18 years of age (K-12th grade)

    We offer fall ride programs at both the elementary school and middle/high school.

    • Must be able to balance, get started from a stop, pedal consistently, stand up on pedals, and brake safely on a trail or dirt surface with varying topography and features.

    • Must be prepared to start the ride on time with coaches and the ride group, and ride with the coach and group for the duration of the ride.

    • 20” wheel or larger trail ready bike in safe working condition with hand brakes, gears, and tires adequate for off road riding. (No coaster brakes)

    • Properly fit helmet in safe condition (No cracks, broken straps, or dents).

    • Well-fitting hydration pack or backpack that can carry the following items during the ride: water, snacks, tube, and rain jacket.

    • Shoes with adequate tread (No sandals or Crocs).

    • Adequate water & snacks for the ride.

    • Tube (even if athlete has tubeless tires).

    • Hand pump & multi-tool

    • Rain jacket

    • Full Finger bike gloves

    • Sunglasses

    • Athlete must be prepared to ride in changing weather conditions. On cold days, they must bring an extra layer and warm gloves.

  • Athletes meet at the school right after the bell rings and ride from the school to trails.

    • K-1 Dirt Riders (Weds): $199

    • 2-Days/week: $399

    • 1-day/week: $199

    Multi-session Bundle Options:

    • Spring/Fall Bundle (2 days): $650

    • Spring/Fall Bundle (1-day): $320

    • Full Season(Spring/Fall + 12-days summer): $1700

    Save 5% if you register before March 1st.

Questions?

Email our Program Director at heather@lertprograms.com

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