Here we are, proudly entering our second season in the Kid's of Mud.

This year we plan on taking another step forward with our little club within a club. (all Kid's of Mud members are also associate members of Gord's Bike Club) We have big plans, growing and improving on our first season... With new coaches, lots of returning coaches, a new coordinator (Thanks Lisa!) and lots of great ideas, we're all very excited about 2008.

Kids of Mud is the official youth cycling program for the Manitoba Cycling Association. Focused on fun on two wheels, positive experiences and skill improvement. Training with Gord's Kid's Of Mud (K.O.M.) takes place every Tuesday and Thursday Evenings starting April until the end of June. Girls and Boys over 5* and under 17 years of age, of all skill levels...are welcome to join us and train with Gord's Kids of Mud. (*Must be able to cycle without training wheels.)

Why join Kids of Mud?
For the FUN of it, of course! Nothing beats combining the joys of a bike ride, the satisfaction of getting better at something, the challenge of friendly races and the benefits of playing outside. Kid's of Mud is the perfect program for kids who like to ride and parents who love to see their kids have a blast.

When does the program start? Gord's K.O.M. starts with an open house meet and greet on Saturday, April 12th at 7:00pm at our Kenaston store followed by training sessions each Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting April 22nd until the end of June as well as various races throughout the season.

How does the Kid's Of Mud program work? 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. Gord's Kid's of Mud will promote the same core values that we abide by at our MTB Club level: fun, respect, positive attitude, the love of riding and helping each other out. Riders will be grouped by age and skill level for training and by age for optional racing.

Can parents tag along? YES! Kids are grouped with their peers and led by club coaches and volunteers. Parents are very much encouraged to participate. We set goals for every outing and have fun learning together! Focus is always on fun, fitness and skill development... but mostly FUN!

Who do we call? How do we join?
Contact Lisa at Lisab@Gords.com or 284.2952 for more information on Gord's Kid's Of Mud program or visit the official Kid's of Mud website at www.Kidsofmud.ca.

To join, simply click the link below:
http://www.karelo.com/enter_res.php?&BID=156
and follow the instructions. Remember to select Gord's as the Kid's of Mud club of your choice and VOILA! You're in! The next step is to pop by either store (2 Donald or 1765 Kenaston) starting March 20 and register in person for the Gord's KOM Club. Registration for the Gord's K.O.M. program is $10.00 (which includes a KOM T-Shirt) or $25.00 to be a bon-a-fide member of the Gord's Bike Club (which includes the KOM t-shirt AND all the perks being in the club offers.)

Check back for our TENTATIVE schedule for 2008.
Here's a little article on how to get your kid ready to ride. With or without the Kid's of Mud.
Click here to read the article.