The Best Beginner Mountain Bike Trails for Kids in Whistler
Think Whistler is nothing but gnar and expert trails? Think again! We identify several beginner mountain bike trails that are great for kids in one of the world's best riding areas

Think Whistler is nothing but gnar and expert trails? Think again! We identify several beginner mountain bike trails that are great for kids in one of the world's best riding areas
Downhill bikes for kids are purpose-built and full-suspension. Here are several picks with 20-inch wheels, 24-inch wheels and small adult size bikes.
Kids' mountain bikes vary by cost, size and features. This page will help you find your kid's next bike no matter how old they are.
Buying your kid's next mountain bike can be a lot easier if you do your research and work with your local bike shop to obtain a proper fitting bike.
Here are some mountain bike rides in Moab for beginners. You and your whole family can increase your mountain bike skills on these easier trails.
Here are 10 of the best mountain bikes for kids 11-14 years old. Our choices feature many of the components available on full-sized bikes.
In our opinion, these are the best 24inch mountain bikes for 8-11 year olds. There are full-suspension, front suspension, and rigid options.
Our picks for the best 20-inch mountain bikes for your 5-8 year old kid.
In our opinion, these are the best mountain bikes for 8-11 year olds. There are full-suspension, front suspension, and rigid options.
Your 4-5 year old could be ready to get off road and on the single track. Here are our picks for the best bikes that will get the job done.
In our opinion, these are the best mountain bikes for 8-11 year olds. There are full-suspension, front suspension, and rigid options.
You can't put a price on fun, but you can determine the overall cost of your kid's last mountain bike. Plug in the numbers and see the results.
The Soley family lives in Pennsylvania. They make the most of riding season by being well-prepared for the upcoming cold weather.
The Prevelo Zulu One is a rigid single-speed bike with 14-inch wheels. And, we think it will be many 3-5 year old's first off-road bike.
The Prevelo Alpha Zero is a balance bike designed to fit kids as young as 1.5 years old. See if it's a good fit for your little ones.
Create a free MTB achievement certificate in PDF format. Once your certificate is created, it will be delivered via email.
Mountain biking is a dynamic sport that can teach important lessons and build character and skills that can be applied to real life.
These Patagonia duffel bags hold more than the average daypack or medium sized suitcase. But are they a good option for your family on the go?
This trail is amazing. It features rock rolls, roots, hairpin turns and an elaborate section of wood work.
A bike that fits will help your child be safe and have a good mountain biking experience.
The title says it all. But, if you are considering training wheels for your kid's first bike, read on.
The Prevelo Alpha One just may be your child's first pedal bike. It has 14inch wheels, handbrakes and a freewheel option.
Here is our Ultimate Gift Guide for mountain bikers. We have pages of gifts for all the bike lovers you know.
Woodward Park City has it all. No matter what time of year you visit, your family will have a epic time at this Utah action sports park.
Every year, thousands descend on the mountain biking mecca of Whistler to enjoy pristine trail conditions, inexpensive accommodations and short lift lines. Sarcasm off.
Keep dad out of the office and out on the trails with some of our gift ideas for the old man.
After your kid has a bike, helmet, and gloves; you should consider youth-sized kneed pads. Here are our picks for trail riding and racing.
Is your young mountain biker ready to go full enduro? Keep her/him safe and comfortable with our selections of the best enduro helmets for kids.
Full face mountain biking helmets will help protect your kids' cute grills as well as your investment in advanced orthodontics.
Depending on terrain and weather, mountain biking shorts or pants for kids should be comfortable and offer the right amount of protection.
Take a look at the vertically oriented VelociRAX bike rack. Depending on your needs, they can carry 3-7 bikes.
Young mountain bikers can join a NICA team as early as 7th grade. Here's are 10 mountain bikes that will help them enjoy cross country racing.
Here are our picks for the best mountain bike helmets for kids. Protect your little one's noggin with a helmet designed to fit right and be comfortable.
Mountain biking gloves for kids are affordable and they come in many sizes/colors. Here are our choices you should consider when your kids are out riding.
Neck braces are worn when your child needs that extra level of protection when freeriding, smashing technical terrain, or riding bmx.
The Prevelo Zulu Four Heir is a 24 inch wheel mountain bike capable of more than just cruising singletrack.
Tim McChesney isn't just one of your favorite pro freeskiers. He also shreds on a mountain bike.
Kat Sweet is a mountain biking coach and mentor who runs clinics, a junior racing program, and promotes inclusivity in the mtb community.
Junior gravity enthusiast/mountain biker Teagan Heap helps us review the Transition Scout.
Our family is a fan of Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park because it's a wonderful way to escape the snow and cold during our local winter months.
Start the popcorn and roll into the evening with some of our free movie picks. Most are mountain biking. One's from snowboarder Jeremy Jones.
This Avert Stormshell women's rain jacket from Bontrager is one of my favorite mtb garments.
This hydration and storage solution from Camelbak is comfy and light. It's agreat for kids and adults who embark on trail rides.
Specialized has created the most expensive balance we have ever seen. Take a look at the Hotwalk Carbon.
A couple of kids took the banana from Kong on Thanksgiving weekend, 2020. Many thank to Aiden Parish for the video.
This book from the Kids Ride Shotgun bike seat group, features animals and the alphabet.
Bellingham, WA has a lot to offer your mountain biking family. We visit the waterfront pump track, Galbraith Mountain, Chuckanut, and more.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As your growing family makes more mountain bikers and acquires more mountain bikes, you'll soon notice that you ...
Here's a small photo essay of riding bikes with the kids in Virgin, Utah.
Tyge upgraded his mountain bike to a 1x drivetrain. It was a good learning experience for both of us. Watch the video to see how he did it.
The Bontrager Ion Pro RT/Flare RT light set is composed of two rechargeable LED lamps. Read our review and become enlightened.
Here is a list of kids' bikes available for purchase online. We have everything from balance bikes through 29ers. All in stock and ready to roll!
Mom and Tyge have been using these PNW Components grips since early spring. Learn more about them in our review.
When mom's ready to ride, she needs proper clothing like the comfortable and good looking Bontrager Rhythm jersey.
When we hit the road and camp, we're sure to bring these essentials. See the tent, sleeping bags, stove and other items we use.
Read how the Trek Fuel EX 8 performed across a variety of settings including cross-country NICA races and the old Rampage site.
This Bontrager helmet is being used by our young teen this season. It has been broken-in and in use for months. Get the details and read the review.
Our list of family friendly mountain bike trails in Park City, Utah is suitable for kids on balance bikes through xc and dh shredders.
This stem is a clever item that allows you to attach a light, action camera or whatever else you can figure out. Parents will enjoy using it, too.
A Bontrager sock review? Sure. Your tweens and teens need socks without holes in them when you get new shoes.
Here's a preview for the Prevelo Zulu Four Heir. It's a great 24-inch mountain bike for kids with an air fork.
Mountain biking with kids in the Jackson Hole area should be on your bucket list.
Rad dads from all over tell us how mountain biking has influenced their lives.
Our youngest gets his Bontrager on and demos a pair of Flatline shoes. Read on to see how things went.
Das Optics wants your kids to have stylish eye protection that's fun to wear and reasonably priced. There are a couple more perks, too. Read on, ride on!
Don't fear the Reaper 2.75 - embrace it. Our kid rode this rock-stomper for a couple of months so he could put it through its paces in several locales.
Take a quick spin across the local university campus on the Rocky Mountain Reaper 27.5. This bike features RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain.
Mountain biking moms from all over the world tell us why they love mountain biking and show off their bikes.
Choose a gift that fits mom's mountain bike lifestyle. We have apparel, accessories, bikes and maintenance items to help you keep mom's ride running smooth!
The Oakley DRT5 is a trail helmet our mtb son actually likes wearing. It features MIPS and nifty clips that keep sunglasses in place when not shredding.
Born and raised in Golden, Colorado – the TAIR Ripper is a front-suspension carbon frame mountain bike for kids. Learn more about this bike in our review.
We rode most of The Whole Enchilada in Moab with our 10 year old. Like all our family bike rides, it was world-class.
The Norco Sight 27.5 is ready for your grom to take to the hills! It's an all-mountain, full-suspension shredder with 150mm front and 140mm rear travel.
The Trax MTB towing device is affordable, compact, and easy to use. Designed in Spain, the device is available for international delivery.
Read on to see what Allen Tran, a Registered Dietician and foodie has to say about healthy foods and eating habits for your mountain biking family.
Crashing on the elbows and forearms hurts. You can help limit bumps and bruises by picking a pair of elbow pads for your young mountain bikers.
We got our just barely washed hands on a Norco Sight 27.5 and couldn't wait to share this preview. Sign up for our emails and follow us on Instagram to stay in-the-loop for everything MTB With Kids.
Googles go well with full-face helmets. Want to go full enduro with goggles and trail helmet? Be our guest. We look at a couple of safety glasses too.
See what to expect when taking on Into The Mystic, On The Rocks, and Lord Of The Squirrels. These three trails make for a mountain bike ride you will never forget.
If your young mountain biker is ready to carry their own hydration pack - congratulations! They are getting bigger and stronger.
Following a nasty crash a couple weeks ago, we upgraded one of our mtb kid's chest protection. Take a look at these options from trusted brands.
We spoke with American enduro racer Isabella Naughton about her roots in racing, highlights from 2019 and what lies ahead.
The Steadyrack allows you to store your family's bikes vertically. It's a practical, space-saving design at a reasonable price.
If you have a teen or pre-teen, this is the time to upgrade your kid's mountain bike. Here are some great spring 2019 deals for NICA athletes.
Trailcraft makes mountain bikes in a variety of sizes and configurations. Read about their light-weight hardtail with 26 inch wheels.
American downhill mountain biker Anna Newkirk is ready to launch into the 2020 UCI World Cup and enduro season.
Want to get your kiddo on the trail without breaking the bank? We've created a list of our favorite 24" wheel kids mountain bikes for less than $500.
We sat down with mtb freerider Tyler McCaul while he recovers from an ankle injury.
If you're passing through the Seattle area with your mountain biking family or getting into the sport with children, check out these family-friendly areas.
Take a look at these great deals on six big mountain bikes for big kids. Get one now before they're gone.
Ready to go farther on your family's next mountain bike excursion? Take a look at the Sprockids Park near Gibsons on BC's Sunshine Coast.
Learn about Woom's new mountain bikes as we take a look at the Woom Off 5. It's a 24 inch wheel bike for kids with hydraulic brakes and a carbon fork.
Although experiences are fleeting, they tend to deliver more-lasting happiness than things.
The Norco Fluid FS 1 24 is redesigned for 2020. In addition to its improved suspension mechanics, it features a dropper post, SDG components, and Maxxis tires.
Join our email list for a chance to win a Woom Off 5 mountain bike. The bike has 24 inch wheels and is designed to fit kids 49" to 57" tall and approximately 7-11 years old.
A full review and video summary is on the way. The Woom Off series is a group of kids mountain bikes with disc brakes, great tires and a carbon fork.
T-G-I-M. It's the only day of the year you get to say that! Jump to the head of the virtual line with this summary of brands for your mountain biking needs.
The Fezzari Solitude is a race-ready mountain bike featuring a carbon frame and several build options with SRAM drivetrains.
We have a hard time finding mountain biking shorts that fit our skinny kids’ waists while not being too short. The Fox Youth Ranger shorts are spec...
Do you carry a first aid kit with you when you ride with your family? The MyMedic MyFAK is worth a look for parents, NICA coaches, and hikers.
Over the last few years, enduro races have started to allow kids aged 12 and younger to participate. Here are some of the full-suspension mountain bikes for kids that allow for technical descending and pedaling the transitions.
Demon United is well established in the protective gear market for mtb kids. See how their Hyper X knee pads hold up over a summer of riding.
The 27.5 wheel Commencal Clash Jr. has an appetite for gravity. Our review features a couple of Utah kids who know how to put this bike through its paces.
This crafty accessory from Kids Ride Shotgun allows your little one to get front-and-center on your mountain bike. Watch our video and read the review.
Here's a simple guide to mountain biking two great zones on Maui. Take a break from the ocean to ride some of the island's popular dirt waves.
These are smaller accessories that can help almost everyone in your MTB family avoid flats, store gear, and get the most out of your next ride.
The Pivot LES 27.5 is a cross-country race specialist. Its carbon frame and wheels are key elements for this high school usable mtb machine.
Dads from across the mtb plains tell us about their families and bikes. Thanks to all of you who took the time to share the mtb love. This one's ferda-dads!
Here are our three choices for the best mountain bike locks. We also include some tips for keeping your bikes safe from modern day horse thieves.
Moms give their take on why they like the mountain bikes they chose. Happy Mother's Day to all the #mtbmoms who ride and encourage their kids to ride.
Parents who excel in planning ahead will want to maximize the potential this bike has to offer as their child builds fundamental bike riding skills.
Your rad kid needs appropriate, rad clothing. Little Rider Co has stepped up and created great looking quality jerseys for young mountain bikers.
A young YouTubing mountain biker created a video featuring his Marin Hawk Hill Jr.
It the mountain biking term "quiver-killer" just a term? Or, is it an achievable end with the acquisition of the Pivot Mach 6 Carbon? Our kid pushed this bike to the brink.
Easter is right around the corner! If you do an Easter basket or an egg hunt for your kids, why not include some MTB goodies?
Aaron tells us about life on two wheels and what he puts in his oatmeal. He even offers a little advice to parents with young mountain bike racers.
Hannah's path to becoming a pro mountain biker stemmed from a different sport. Read our interview to learn more about this globe-trotting NICA alumna.
The Giro Disciple with MIPS full-face helmet is a good looking lid for kids. It also sports a couple of nifty features for your tech-minded mountain biker.
Selling a used bike doesn't have to be frustrating. Invest a little time and money, follow our tips and you will sell your used mountain bikes faster.
The Rocky Mountain Reaper is at home on the rough stuff. Read our review featuring this 26 inch wheel full-suspension mountain bike for kids.
Coast Gravity Park is a mountain bike park near Sechelt, BC. It's open 12 months out of the year and a great detination on the Sunshine Coast.
We had a short conversation with Jacob Rheuban of Prevelo Bikes. Read about how 2018 went for this kids' bike company from the perspective of its owner – a dad and entrepreneur.
We have used the Helinox camping chairs for several years and they're great. Whenever we road-trip with the bikes, we're always sure to bring these along.
We're introducing a new segment where we will share videos we hope your family find interesting and fun. Maybe they'll have bikes in them – maybe not. Perhaps you've seen these before – perhaps not.
The Snake Hollow Bike Park is located in St. George, Utah. It has skills areas and jumps for the entire family. A NICA race course is also planned for the venue.
The designers at Woom have made a unique kids' helmet with the safety features and functionality you need to know about.
Take a look at these great deals on five big mountain bikes for big kids. Get one now before they're gone.
Is the full-suspension Trailcraft Maxwell 26 a do-it-all kids' mountain bike? Read the words. Look at the photos. Then, choose a color.
Here are our picks for bike racks. They are not cheap, but they will ensure your family's mountain bikes arrive at the trail head undamaged.
The Woom 5 was designed in Vienna, Austria – just like Beethoven's 5th symphony. Is this a coincidence? Is this a cycling masterpiece? Read on!
We tried out the Alta Racks, Alta Six GPR bike rack system. This bike rack holds up to six mountain bikes and it's made in America.
A removable chin bar for the Bell Super 3r provides another level of protection for your kid's cute face when trail conditions get rowdy.
Let's face it. The world is getting smaller every day and many of our beloved trails are multi-use. Exhibiting proper trail etiquette with children helps ensure mountain biking's growth and sustainability.
Kids grow out of stuff fast. That means our 11 year old got to try out a pair of Five Ten Freerider Contact mountain biking shoes for the season.
Pop in one of your favorite Nickelback tunes and enjoy as Wyatt takes on a rowdy Whistler trail. Cheap Thrills features loam, woodwork, rock rolls and cagey turns.
Park City professional mountain biker Haley Batten tells us about mentoring young ladies through her partnership with the Little Bellas program.
The Trailcraft Maxwell 24 is a premium full-suspension mountain bike for kids. The model we review in this article featured a Shimano XT components and Stan's No Tubes wheels.
Dads from Hong Kong, Venezuela, Italy, and Canada tell us what they enjoy most about riding bikes with their kids. Happy Father's Day to all the MTB dads out there.
It's finally road trip time! Before you load up the mountain bikes, load up your smartphone or cd player with these audiobooks we've enjoyed over the years.
The Outlaw Bike Team is a group of young Utah gravity mountain bikers led by a dedicated coach. Learn a little about the team and what they have in store for the upcoming season of riding fast and free.
We reached out to a few moms around the world to see why they enjoy mountain biking with their kids. All of these little stories and comments are lovely and demonstrate why mountain biking is so much fun for families of all ages.
This feature was written by high school mountain biker Chiana Rossiter. Read on as she shares some of her NICA mountain biking experiences.
If your family has a couple years of mountain biking experience and everyone's up for a challenge, consider the Captain Ahab trail in Moab.
We got our hands on a Spawn Yoji 14. This highly adjustable kids' bike for riders aged 2.5 and up features 14 inch wheels, hand brakes and a fab saddle.
Ready for something new in southern California? Spend a day at the renovated and revitalized SkyPark At Santa's Village. The bike park offers several fun trails and there's plenty of other activities at this winter-themed park.
This 24 inch wheeled mountain bike was put through its paces by a young girl who has raced and jumped the bike. Read what she says about this front-suspension option from Orbea.
Some bike manufacturers classify their bikes as Boys Bikes or Girls Bikes. We take a quick look at how this came to be and question if it's still necessary.
If your 4-6 year old biker is ready to transition to their first pedal bike from a balance bike or bike with training wheels, you should look at this 16-inch wheel offering from Prevelo.
Want to plan a summer trip to Canada from the U.S. so your can mountain bike with your kids? We're sharing some of the things we've learned over the years.
The non-profit youth bike club Norte gets more kids on bikes by showing them what can be gained for the community when they participate and join this unique club.
The Mallen family attends Red Bull Rampage 2017 in southern Utah. Read about how to get tickets, where to stay, and the Fanpage for the groms.
We've tried a few different brands of mountain biking shorts for our kids over the years. These shorts from popular brands are built for fit, comfort and function.
The Leatt DBX 5.5 Junior neck brace can be partnered with a one piece full-face helmet to provide your aggressive grom an additional level of protection.
The Scott Scale RC JR 24 is a race ready cross country mountain bike designed specifically for kids. Find out if this frame and build is a good fit for your young rider.
We've chosen three seasonal favorites for October's audiobooks. Bring these along so your young mountain bikers look forward to the next long drive.
The Horsethief Bench Drop-In near Loma, Colorado is unique. Thankfully, it has remained one of the most accessible and difficult sections of trail in the western U.S.
Fall is here and Colorado offers great mountain biking for families. Out of a ga-jillion possibilities, we chose five trails/areas we hope you will explore with your kids.
Bellingham, Washington is a lot of fun for mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels. Here is our 14 year-old taking a lap down one of the area's best trails.
These mountain biking shoes for kids are a wonderful accessory if your kids like to ride with flat pedals and get rowdy.
Whistler's Summer Gravity Camps offer week-long mountain biking clinics for young riders. Here's a summary of our kid's experience.
Our 14 year-old mountain biker takes a lap on Dirt Merchant in the Whistler Bike Park. This was part of his week with SGC in July, 2017.
A story about audiobooks on a mountain biking with kids website? Abso-freakin’-lutely! Audiobooks are the reason why our mountain biking kids don’t mind long trips in the car.
Our youngest has been on this ride for a few months. Find out if the full-suspension Trek Fuel Ex Jr. irons out the bumps while keeping the weight low enough to do the job as an all-mountain/enduro kid's bike.
Andrew Shandro is keeping the kids stoked in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park with his week-long clinics dedicated to riders who want to progress.
Wyatt tekes a POV lap on the world famous A Line trail in the Whistler Bike Park.
We took off for a quick weekend mountain biking trip to McCall, Idaho with the entire family. You could easily spend a week there.
Read about the family-friendly fun that is a growing part of Crankworx Rotorua.
This is a program for young riders in the Salt Lake City area. It's professionally designed to transition kids from the early stages of riding a bike to mountain biking.
Has your kid crashed and hit his/her face on a cross-country mountain bike ride? Read our review or the Bell Super 2r to see what we think about these after a season of riding.
Hannah Dickson and her dad Wes are two mountain bikers whose local riding choices include the beautiful Bracken Mountain Preserve in North Carolina.
A family of mountain biking enthusiasts make the trip out to California so their twin boys can test their mettle against some of the best riders on the continent.
Having the right bike for the right trail applies to riders of all ages and abilities. Former mountain biking world champ, Cecilia Potts, tells us why.
This is not the look of fear. It's concentration. And, it took place at Crankworx Rotorua in New Zealand on the first stop of this year's world tour.
One the Wisconsin NICA Founding Chairs tells her story of how mountain biking with her toddler lead to the creation of state's high school MTB league.
Not everything goes as planned. We thought it would be a good idea to share some of our sharable "Oh crap!" moments.
This is a glimpse of what happened when we took our youngest son on Blue Velvet in Whistler BC for the first time. This trail is in the Garbanzo ...
I attended the Trek Dirt Series during the summer of 2016 in Park City, Utah. If you're considering this clinic to improve your mountain biking skills, here's a synopsis of my weekend.
We offer resources and stories for mountain biking families. Here, you may find your child’s next bike with our kids’ mountain bikes database. You can also get tips for mountain biking with your kids, read gear reviews, and see some great places to ride your bikes.
Do you have a story to share? Tell us about your family’s latest-and-greatest adventures while mountain biking. Did you get a new mountain bike for your young girl or boy? Did they ride a new trail or join a NICA team?