QUÉBEC'S MOUNTAIN BIKE KINDERGARTEN
In mountain biking, starting with the right basics makes all the difference between a rough day and the day you get hooked for good.
Whether you choose a seasonal Sprockids program, a private lesson, or a week at Dirt Camp, you'll leave with new skills, more confidence, and the urge to keep riding all summer long.
The Sprockids program is where kids and adult beginners learn to ride for real. Not just to pedal: to read a trail, build confidence, progress at their own pace, and have fun as a group.
The program breaks down the art of mountain biking into progressive skills, learned one at a time, each one building on the last. There's no failing here, just participants moving forward at their own pace, leaving each week with a little more confidence and the urge to come back.
Our instructors are certified by PMBIA Québec, a globally recognized standard for the quality of mountain bike instruction.
The program is offered in two age groups, in a spring session and a fall session.
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For kids who already know how to ride a two-wheeler. A 7-week program held on consecutive Saturdays or Sundays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., with each session lasting 2 hours.
Price: 275$
Spring session start: May 2 or 3, 2026
Fall session start: August 29 or 30, 2026
Duration: 120 minutes per week, for 7 weeks
Available Times: Saturday or Sunday, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Age: Ages 6 to 17
For adult beginners who want to learn the basics of mountain biking in a structured and supportive environment. Same format as the Himalaya group: 7 consecutive weeks, on Saturdays or Sundays, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., 2 hours per session.
Price: 275$
Spring session start: May 2 or 3, 2026
Fall session start: August 29 or 30, 2026
Duration: 120 minutes per week, for 7 weeks
SchedulesSaturday or Sunday, 10 AM or 1 PM
Age: Ages 18 and up
Looking to get started in mountain biking? Want to work on a specific part of your technique, tackle an obstacle that's been intimidating you, or simply progress faster? A private lesson is the ideal option.
Our instructors, certified by PMBIA Québec, adapt to your level, your pace, and your goals, whether you're a complete beginner getting on a mountain bike for the first time or an intermediate rider looking to fine-tune your technique on berms or wooden features.
In the semi-private format, you can share the lesson with friends or family members, combining personalized coaching with the fun of progressing together.
Price: $64 for one person, $37 per additional person
Availability: May 2 to June 14, 2026, and August 29 to October 11, 2026
Duration: 60 minutes per lesson
Schedule: Based on availability
Age: 6 years old and up
Dirt Camp is much more than a bike camp: it's an unforgettable experience that combines learning mountain bike techniques, trail rides, a full day of downhill riding with the chairlift, an adventure at the Arbraska Rigaud aerial park, and even a beach outing. All led by experienced coaches, in a safe and engaging environment.
The camp runs for one week, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers must be able to ride bikes with a minimum wheel size of 20 inches. Several weeks are available throughout the summer.
Availability: July 6 to 10, 2026, July 13 to 17, 2026, August 3 to 7, 2026, August 10 to 16, 2026
Duration: 5 consecutive days
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Age: 6 to 15 years old
Choosing a trail that matches your level is the key to a fun and safe day. Too easy and you get bored, too hard and you get discouraged. Here's a little guide to help you figure out where you stand, with trail examples at Mont Rigaud for each level. When in doubt, always go with the lower level: you can always level up as the day goes on, but a bad surprise on a trail that's too difficult can ruin the day.
Feel free to contact the bike school by email at info@montrigaud.com to ask your questions.