Strider- Foundation

Best fit if your child:

• Is new to biking or has only been riding for a short time

• Is still learning to balance, steer, start, or stop

• Needs frequent physical help or repeated reminders

• Is most comfortable riding short distances on flat ground

• May need help getting the bike moving again after stopping

• Is still building confidence around other riders

• Is not yet able to move independently for most of a group ride

Typical ride experience:

• Flat, smooth riding areas

• Very short loops or out-and-back rides

• Frequent stopping and regrouping

• Games and activities that reinforce basic bike skills

• A high level of Ride Lead support

Strider-Progression

Best fit if your child:

• Moves independently on a balance bike or pedals short distances

• Can steer around basic obstacles

• Can stop with reasonable control

• Can begin riding without constant physical assistance

• Can follow simple group directions

• Can ride for longer stretches than a brand-new rider

• Still needs regular breaks, reminders, or occasional help

• Is not yet ready to pedal approximately 1–2 miles with a Green group

Typical ride experience:

• Flat paths and smooth dirt surfaces

• Gentle slopes and wider turns

• Small, nontechnical obstacles

• Short periods of continuous riding

• Regular regrouping, encouragement, and breaks

Green- Foundation

Best fit if your child:

• Can pedal a bike independently

• Is comfortable on pavement, gravel, or flat dirt paths

• Can steer and remain generally in control

• Can use the bike’s brakes but may still need reminders about timing or pressure

• Is learning how and when to shift gears, if the bike has gears

• Can ride approximately 1–2 miles with frequent breaks

• Still needs work navigating hills, roots, rocks, or uneven terrain

• Benefits from regular coaching and regrouping

Typical ride experience:

• Smooth dirt paths and wide beginner trails

• Mostly flat terrain with gentle hills

• Limited roots, rocks, or technical features

• A relaxed pace with frequent stops

• Emphasis on safe spacing, braking, steering, and trail awareness

Green-Progression

Best fit if your child:

• Can start independently after coming to a stop

• Uses brakes safely and with increasing consistency

• Is beginning to shift gears appropriately

• Is comfortable riding nontechnical singletrack

• Can pedal up short, gentle hills

• Remains controlled on gentle descents

• Can navigate small bumps, turns, roots, or rocks

• Can ride approximately 2–3 miles at a steady beginner pace

• Can follow Ride Lead instructions and maintain safe spacing

Typical ride experience:

• Beginner singletrack and smooth dirt trails

• Gentle climbs and descents

• Small rocks, roots, bumps, and turns

• Longer stretches of continuous riding

• Regular regrouping without constant hands-on assistance

Blue- Foundation

Best fit if your child:

• Rides confidently on beginner and nontechnical singletrack

• Can ride approximately 3–5 miles with breaks and regrouping

• Uses gears and brakes with increasing consistency

• Can navigate small roots, rocks, and uneven terrain

• Can maintain momentum on moderate climbs

• Controls speed on moderate descents

• Can ride independently but still benefits from technical coaching

• Can follow group directions and make safe decisions on the trail

Typical ride experience:

• Is ready for more challenge than Green Progression

• Intermediate singletrack

• Moderate climbs and descents

• Small to moderate rocks, roots, and trail obstacles

• More continuous riding than Green

• Regular regrouping and occasional technical coaching

Blue-Progression

Best fit if your child:

• Regularly and confidently rides intermediate singletrack

• Can comfortably complete rides of approximately 5 or more miles

• Maintains a steady pace for longer periods with fewer breaks

• Can handle longer or sustained climbs

• Remains controlled on steeper descents

• Navigates roots, rocks, water bars, turns, and uneven terrain

• Uses gears and brakes appropriately without frequent reminders

• Can maintain momentum through moderate technical sections

• Makes safe decisions about when to ride, inspect, or walk a feature

• Is beginning to seek more technical trail challenges

Typical ride experience:

• Longer intermediate singletrack routes

• Sustained climbs and steeper descents

• More frequent technical features

• Fewer and shorter regrouping breaks

• A stronger, consistent group pace

Black - Foundation

Best fit if your child:

• Regularly rides intermediate and some advanced trails

• Has strong braking, balance, and bike-handling skills

• Can manage steep climbs and descents while remaining controlled

• Can navigate sustained rocks, roots, and technical terrain

• Has the endurance for longer, physically demanding rides

• Can maintain a strong group pace without sacrificing safety

• Demonstrates good trail awareness and group-riding behavior

• Uses sound judgment when deciding whether to ride or walk a feature

Typical ride experience:

• Is ready to build greater independence on advanced terrain

• Advanced singletrack and technical terrain

• Steeper, longer climbs and descents

• Sustained rocks, roots, loose surfaces, and uneven trail

• Longer rides at a stronger pace

• Occasional coaching and feature inspection

Black -Progression

Best fit if your child:

• Regularly and confidently rides advanced or highly technical trails

• Independently selects safe and appropriate lines

• Demonstrates excellent braking, balance, and bike-handling skills

• Remains controlled on steep, loose, rocky, or rooty descents

• Can climb sustained, challenging terrain at a consistent pace

• Can complete longer technical rides with limited recovery time

• Manages expected trail challenges without regular coaching

• Demonstrates strong trail etiquette, judgment, and situational awareness

• Understands when to ride, inspect, or walk a feature

• Enjoys technically challenging terrain and advanced features

Typical ride experience:

• Advanced and highly technical singletrack

• Sustained steep climbs and descents

• Challenging rocks, roots, loose surfaces, and technical lines

• Longer periods of continuous riding

• A strong pace with fewer and shorter regrouping stops

• Minimal technical assistance from Ride Leads

The all-around foundation of the Devo program. Riders build the full skill base across every discipline, with a "fun is fast" approach that keeps the love of riding front and center. Designed to pair with Tuesday Enduro or Wednesday XC, but strong on its own too.

• 5 rides per session at Three Sisters, with a consistent ride lead who has racing experience

For experienced riders ready for longer rides, advanced technical terrain, and a competitive flair. Focus is downhill and enduro-style riding: race prep, course inspection, line selection, timed-stage strategy, and riding under pressure on rocky, rooty, more challenging trails.

• Consistent ride lead

• Locations vary; some sessions at downhill trails, bike parks, or race venues

• Requires more bike and more protection: full-suspension, 26"+ tires, disc brakes; full-face helmet and knee pads required (elbow pads/chest protector optional)

• Race entry fees, lift tickets, and transportation are not included unless stated

• Best fit: regularly rides advanced trails, strong braking/cornering/handling, comfortable on sustained technical descents

For riders drawn to endurance and cross-country. Sessions add race strategy, pacing, and preparation, and the group picks optional races to target. Most XC kids' races are in spring, so a fall session is largely long-term preparation.

• Ride leads who have XC racing experience

• Rotates through local trails (Lair o' the Bear, Elk Meadow, Flying J, Maryland Mountain), focusing on endurance and growth mindset

• Will provide race support at select races: team tent, snacks, and hydration