Kids of Mud (KOM) is the official youth cycling program of the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) administered by a group of participating clubs. KOM is a learn-to-ride and learn-to-race program for kids 16 and younger covering the Fundamentals, Learn to Train and Train to Train stages of the Long Term Athlete Development pathway. Through the help of certified coaches and volunteers, riders will learn the basics of off-road cycling with an opportunity to challenge their skill and fitness in a fun race series.
Riders are registered with the MCA in one of these internationally recognized youth cycling categories: under 17, under 15, under 13, under 11 and under 9 (their age as of December 31st).
Training takes place twice a week with the program beginning mid/late April and wrapping up at the end of June. Kids wishing to ride must have a certified cycling helmet, a mountain bike with hand brakes and gears, and able to ride their bike without training wheels. Training with Kids of Mud includes safety, braking, gears, hills, racing (optional), riding over small and large obstacles, trail riding, and more.
The Kids of Mud training program is run by certified coaches in smaller clubs in Manitoba.
Manitoba Cycling in partnership with the Hometown/Urban Green Team Grant is pleased to offer Summer Bike Camps with Coach Aaron Carter again this July. Stay tuned for athlete age eligibility,
For NEW Kids of Mud Coaches Only KOM Orientation (Online, facilitator lead) NO COST DATE: Tuesday April 6th from 7pm to 8pm OR Thursday April 8th from 7pm to 8pm REGISTER NOW! There
For NEW Kids of Mud Coaches Only KOM Orientation (Online, facilitator lead) NO COST DATE: Tuesday April 6th from 7pm to 8pm OR Thursday April 8th from 7pm to 8pm REGISTER NOW! There
A UCI race license is required for those who are planning to race outside of the Province of Manitoba. The UCI license is recognized internationally. A Manitoba Provincial License is
There is still some space available in the July Camps as well as the Pre-Devo Camp! Please note all participants must have a 2021 MCA membership. If you do not
Pre-Devo Program Cost: $300 This unique program offers 2 hr sessions twice a week for athletes who are age 12-18 and want to get onto Team Manitoba’s Development Team. Athletes
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