Youth Development Through Cycling — Georgia Cycling's Trail Rangers

Georgia Cycling isn’t “just” a sports association…we are a youth development organization that uses a mountain bike as our primary tool to build strong minds and bodies.

The Trail Rangers aims to provide a mindful and fun environment for young children to learn, play, and connect with others through the joys of mountain biking. With a focus on skill development through gameplay, making new friends, and fostering a love of the outdoors, our goal is to help young people build strong minds and bodies early so they may lead healthy lives.

Our curriculum, from bike activities to group games and challenges, is tailor-made for elementary-aged children. Not only does this help keep our Rangers safe, but it works to ensure participant enjoyment. So, from a parent’s perspective, you know your child will be developing new life skills. Meanwhile, from your kid’s point of view, they are having fun!

Here are some of the skills that Rangers could expect to build through their participation…

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

Our on-the-bike activities will challenge Rangers to discover what they are capable of. From motor skill development to improved physical coordination, the benefits of being on a mountain bike can be lifechanging. All activities and rides are designed with young bodies in mind.

AGILITY

STRENGTH

BIKE SKILLS BEYOND THE BASICS

GETTING ACTIVE

BALANCE

HAND-EYE COORDINATION

MENTAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

During each session, Rangers will participate in group gameplay. These games are designed to foster collaboration and to build critical thinking skills. The best part of the Trail Ranger off-the-bike games is that we prioritize FUN. There’s no rule that says you can’t have fun and learn a new skill at the same time!

GROUP BRAINSTORMING

CREATIVITY

COMMUNICATION & ACTIVE LISTENING

DECISION MAKING

TEAMWORK

STRATEGIC THINKING

PERSONAL GROWTH

Throughout the course of the season, Rangers will expand their horizon of what they thought was possible. What might have seemed like an unattainable possibility at the beginning of the season, will become a realistic goal by the end. During this journey of personal discovery, Rangers will find they are capable of delivering extraordinary outcomes for themselves and their teammates.