We'll be able to sign coaches up March 16th, 2026 and get them started with online training.
Students can also begin signing up starting March 10th, 2025 - Sign up here.
Spring Info Meeting: TBD
Spring "Try It" days for 2026: Register HERE
Try-It days are our "open house" and your chance to come out, ride bikes, have fun, and see what we have to offer. All students in the Lower Merion area (LMSD, home-school, and private school), from 6th to 12th grades (in fall 2026), are invited. Parents who ride MTBs are also encouraged to come out and join in. Bring your bike and helmet and join us for some MTB fun! We have two days scheduled this season:
Try It #1: Saturday, April 25th, 9am to 11am
Try It #2: Tuesday, May 12th, 9am to 11am
Both Try-It days are at Belmont Plateau in beautiful Fairmount Park.
Please note that Try-It days will be weather dependent - we don't ride muddy trails. We'll do our best to notify everyone a day or two in advance of each date if we need to cancel or change the date.
New Students Orientation Day: TBD
Practices:
Our first practice is Wednesday, July 1, 5:45pm to 8pm.
Mondays - Homework Yoga (at home) - Short mobility and recovery session designed for cyclists
Tuesdays - Fitness Practice, 5:45pm-7:30pm - Structured workouts focused on aerobic fitness and strength
Wednesdays - Skills Practice, 5:45pm to 8pm - MTB handling drills and trail skills, with more trail riding as the season progresses.
Saturdays - Team Ride, 8:45am to 11am - Skill development early in the season, transitioning to longer trail rides
Sundays - Homework Ride - Easy endurance ride on safe roads or bike paths
Practices are weather dependent and may be cancelled if it's raining or otherwise too wet to ride.
Official PICL Events for 2026:
The complete calendar of events is here: https://www.pamtb.org/event-schedule
Non NICA MTB events:
Thursday Night MTB races at Belmont Plateau. Come out and be a part of Philly history - these races have been going on since 1989! The races are free and open to all riders regardless of age or level. Races start April 16th and will take place on each Thursday through the summer season. Races start promptly at 6:30pm, at the Belmont Plateau location. Check the status on Facebook at: Belmont Plateau Trails Alliance
