Camps & Instruction
At Valley Bike & Ski we pride ourselves on not just selling you product but empowering you to get the most out your product. To accomplish this we have develop our very own education programs. With highly trained instructors and partnerships with local and national organizations we are able to provide you with the very best instruction around for all ages and abilities. We also have a complete line of rental/demo bikes if you wish to ride something new or just have purchased one yet.
Personal Attention
Maybe the group setting is just not for you or maybe some of your closest riding friends want to improve their bike skills well we have you covered. We provide specialized individual or group instruction. All instructors are BICP certified. We can help you at any level from beginner to seasoned racer.
Camps
Starting in 2012 and just 20 kids our mountain bike camps have continue to grow and grow. In 2024 we will instruct over 200 kids and over 100 adults through our camps, school districts and youth leagues. Our lead instructor core are all BICP certified either level 1 or 2 and all are first aid & CPR certified. We offer youth camps, women's workshops, private instruction, coach training and event clinics and teaching.
2023 Mountain Bike Camps & Workshops:
Special note: All camps are scheduled and registered through Dakota County Parks. Payments are also processed through Dakota County Parks.
Click on "More Info" for a link to the registration page on the Dakota County Parks website. Camps fill quickly, and you are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. If registration is full, Dakota County will keep a waiting list in case a spot opens up, but cannot add more if full.
Please contact Dakota County Parks with any questions @: 952.891.7000
Adult
Women's Workshop
Ages 16 & up
3 consecutive Wednesday nights
6pm-8pm
More Info & Registration for the Women's Workshop
Men's Workshop
Ages 16 & up
3 consecutive Monday nights
6pm-8pm
More info & Registration for the Men's Workshop
Youth
The Little Rippers Camp
Ages 6-10 years old
9am-12pm
More info & Registration for the Little Rippers Camp
Youth Mountain Bike Camp
July Session:
Ages 10-15 years old
9am-12pm Monday - Thursday (Friday open in case of a rain day)
More info & Registration for the youth camps
July Session - Girls Only:
Ages 10-15 years old
9am-12pm Monday - Thursday (Friday open in case of a rain day)
More info & Registration for the youth camps
August Session:
9am-12pm Monday - Thursday (Friday open in case of a rain day)