Showing posts with label take a kid mountain biking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label take a kid mountain biking. Show all posts

Monday, October 3, 2011

2011 National Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day Massive Turnout

Wow, what a day! With fantastic fall weather and a incredible turnout of kids - 120+, TAKMTB Day was phenomenal! All the kids had a great time, GORC stationed many of the 7 different bike challenges on the skills course and all the sponsors offered great schwag, advice and tune-ups.

GORC has a Picasa gallery up at the 2011 National Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day at Broemmesliek Park in St. Charles county.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day - Saturday, Oct. 1st

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
Saturday October 1, 2011
10:00am til 2:00pm
Broemmelsiek Park, O Fallon, Mo

Gateway Off Road Cyclists ( GORC ) with St Charles County Parks invites children (8-14) and parents to celebrate International Mountain Bike Association ( IMBA ) sponsored “National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day”. Free bicycle/helmet safety inspection, instructions on riding techniques, a skills practice area, and guided trail rides tailored to different age groups and skill levels. Participants should bring a bike and an approved helmet. Limited Number of Demo Bikes/ Helmets from local bike shops will be available.

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 ( 10am – 2pm )
Where: Broemmelsiek Park in St Charles County

So come out and bring a kid with you for some good, clean fun in the dirt. Bring plenty of water and an adventurous spirit.

Schedule of Events
10am – 11am Registration
10am – 11:30am Helmet Fit / Bike Safety Inspection
10am – Noon Skills Building Area available
11am – 1pm Trail Etiquette and Guided Trail Rides
1pm – 2pm Drinks, Snacks - Prize Drawings
Advanced Registration is recommended, but not required.
For More Information or to register:
Call St Charles County Parks at 636-949-7535

Directions To Broemmelsiek Park 


From US 40/61
Bear Right (North)onto Ramp Winghaven Blvd

Bear Left (North-West) onto Local road

Turn Left (south-West) onto Mo-DD

Keep straight on Mo-DD for 3.9 miles

Turn Right (West) onto Schwede Rd

Go approx. ½ mile, Parking for Park is on the left side of road.



From Bryan Road / Winghaven Blvd in Ofallon, Mo.
(Bryan Road/Winghaven Blvd changes to Hwy Mo-DD after crossing US-61)

Keep straight on Mo-DD for 3.9 miles

Turn Right (West) onto Schwede Rd
Go approx. ½ mile, Parking for Park is on the left side of road.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day - CANCELLED

This just in....

Due to sloppy conditions and heavy rains, we have cancelled the Take a Kid Mountain Biking event planned for tomorrow. Thanks to all for your help in planning and preparing for the event. Please help spread the word.

--Craig Siebert

(See you at the Burnin', then? -- ed.)

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day - Oct. 10

We will sponsoring the 3rd Annual " Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day". This is a very important day to us. Come on out and visit our booth and check out the kids having a blast. We also could use some help at this event.

Date:...October 10, 2009

Time: ...10am to 1pm

Place: ... Frontier Park..and..Bangert Island.......St Charles, Mo


Skills Area will be set up near Lewis and Clark Statue (small teeters,ladder bridges,skinnies,cone courses)

Guided Mountain Bike Ride will be at Bangert Island Trail

GORCsters and Patrollers will assist the kids with their skills and then supply guided rides at Bangert Island Trail.

We will need some assistance from GORCsters.

Check out the message board to respond and gather more info.