Kid Trips is a youth mountain biking program designed to combine lessons in personal responsibility and achievement with the simple act of having fun.  Volunteers lead young riders through an off-road biking experience including lessons in mountain biking skills, etiquette, and safety. Before each ride we discuss the six basic International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Rules of the Trail and stress the significance of one's own actions on and off the trail.   In addition, a volunteer trip leader demonstrates shifting, braking, and other bike handling skills. Safety is always stressed.

The goal is to give kids an opportunity to experience themselves and their surroundings in new, positive ways through exposure to the outdoors and challenging physical activities. We try to instill an appreciation and respect for the environment, and the value of teamwork. Along the way, we work to bolster their self-confidence and self-esteem by providing praise and encouragement. The children seem to enjoy the attention of the volunteers as much as the biking experience.  Both kids and volunteers go home with big grins on their faces, and hopefully the kids have learned lessons in personal responsibility and achievement along with just plain fun on knobby tires.

Kid Trips supplies all the of the equipment needed for a ride. We even supply lunch. Volunteers are always needed, for we could not do this without you!!!

To volunteer, for sponsorship or contributions, or for any other information about Kid Trips, please contact Cindy Weisinger at

The Austin Ridge Riders is a nonprofit organization and any donations are tax-deductible. Kid Trips is an activity of the Austin Ridge Riders formed to serve the Austin area community.

Our heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers and sponsors who have made this program a success!