MTB Kids Course

Why you should subscribe your kid to the Ride and Smile Bike course:

• Improve self-confidence; For a child, to become a real mountain biker, self-confidence is one of the most important ingredients. That’s why we accompany the participants in our MTB Kids course step by step in getting to know their abilities and limits.
• Find new friends Participating in an MTB Kids course in Davos Klosters is a great opportunity to make new friends.
• Master small challenges As part of a course at our mountain bike school in Davos Klosters, the children also learn how to master small challenges on a mountain bike. In this way they learn to assess their own abilities and playfully increase their self-confidence.
• Fun guaranteed – We know how important play and fun are for a sustainable learning process for children. That’s why mountain bike instructors in Davos Klosters pay particular attention to a good balance between theory and practice.

Who? 

• Mountain bike group for children from 4 to 7 years
• Mountain bike group for children from 8 to 14 years
• Requirement: Number of participants: at least 3 children

Learning Goals in the MTB Camp Davos Klosters

The focus is not only on fun but also on the targeted development of individual skills. Our learning goals are:

Key Learning Goals for Children (Ages 4–7)

In our bike courses for young children, we focus on building confidence, safety, and riding skills through fun and age-appropriate activities. Here are the most important learning objectives:

• Mounting and dismounting safely – starting and stopping independently
• Riding in a straight line – improving balance and bike control
• Braking with both brakes – stopping safely and in a controlled way
• Cornering and slalom riding – developing steering and coordination
• Riding while standing – for better balance and control on uneven terrain
• Riding with one hand – an important step toward using hand signals
• Riding on a pump track – playful training for rhythm and body control
• Riding over small obstacles – such as ramps or roots
• Understanding basic traffic rules – how to behave on bike paths
• Recognizing traffic signs – learning the first rules of the road
• Building confidence and having fun – through encouragement and small successes

Key Learning Goals for Children (Ages 8–14)

• Safe braking and shifting – adapted to terrain and riding conditions
• Stable riding position and active standing posture
• Cornering with proper technique and line choice
• Trail riding (S0–S1 level) – including roots, rocks, and small obstacles
• Pump track riding with a focus on technique – pressure control and balance
• First small jumps on the bike – playful introduction to getting airborne
• Riding with one hand – essential for signaling in traffic
• Starting uphill and in challenging terrain
• Understanding traffic rules and recognizing signs
• Safe group riding – communication and keeping distance
• Building confidence and learning responsibility

What to Bring – Bike Camp Essentials

• Mountain Bike
• Protective Gear:
• Helmet
• Bike gloves
• Knee pads
• Small Backpack with:
• Water bottle
• Snacks
• Sunscreen

👉 Tip: Not sure what gear to get or need rental equipment? We’re happy to help and can recommend trusted rental shops in Davos or Klosters!