EasyCLIMB trail system was bustling with kids of all ages and their families this past weekend in celebration of national Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day! The day’s activities gave kids a chance to experience all that makes mountain biking special: engaging with nature on spectacular trails along the Columbia River, making friends to ride with, eating good snacks, and practicing riding skills. The entire day saw over 180 people and countless smiles in attendance!
The entire event would not have been possible without:
- Coaches from Brave Endeavors (@brave.endeavors) and Elaine B. Bikes (@elainebbikes) were stationed to guide kids in skills courses and trail rides, helping build confidence in young riders.
- Portland Design Works (@ridepdw) provided sweet youth water bottles, bike bells, and water bottle holders for our scavenger hunt that encouraged kids to explore the 3 miles of singletrack.
- Trek Westmoreland (@trekbikes) brought their mobile bike maintenance station to keep bikes rolling through the trails, and also provided the annual hit craft of decorating bike fenders.
- GU Energy Labs (@guenergylabs) provided a myriad of riding fuel for the grownups that were keeping up with the kids by the end of the day!
A huge thank you as well to the Port of Cascade Locks, who are constantly engaged and supportive of biking and recreation at EasyCLIMB and CLIMB, and Port staff who helped prep the site for the event.
Designated in 2004 by the U.S. Congress, Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is a family-friendly outdoor event focused on celebrating the magic of mountain biking and building confidence in young riders. Whether it’s their very first time riding dirt, or if they’re ready to challenge themselves and improve their skills, all young riders are welcome.
Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day is always the first Saturday in October, so mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 2, 2027!