Learn to Ride
Learn to ride, learn to Mountain Bike (MTB), learn to Downhill Bike, and learn the rules of the road with these resource links! There are progression groups specifically for youth, girls, women, and men as well as online programs to learn the basics.
Bicycle Colorado
Bicycle Colorado is committed to helping cyclists of all levels improve their skills, stay safe, and enjoy the ride. Their classes and clinics—and those of other organizations—cover everything from learning to ride to basic bike maintenance to e-bike safety skills. Whether you’re new to cycling or a seasoned rider, there are learning opportunities for everyone!
Bicycle Colorado Classes and Clinics
Bicycle Colorado proudly launched SHIFT Driving as a free online driving education course that focuses on filling the knowledge gaps seen in existing driving education, specifically on sharing the road safely with bicyclists and pedestrians. This is the same program that is offered through CDOT's Colorado Bicycle-Friendly Motorist class as a 90 minute in person interactive class to maintenance personnel and other state and local government employees.
Boneshakers Adventures
Bike Skills are Life Skills.
Offering both women specific and youth programs, camps, retreats, private lessons, and clinics year round.
City of Grand Junction Youth Intro to Mountain Bike (MTB)
4/19-5/10
Tabeguache Trailhead Lunch Loops
Is your young rider ready to leave the concrete and asphalt for the thrill of the dirt? Or do you have a rider ready to explore the many mountain bike and multi-use trails close to town? If so, you've got to check out our new Intro to Mountain Biking class. Riders practice various riding techniques, shifting, braking, and navigating obstacles on the trail, while trail etiquette helps negotiate sharing local multi-use trails with hikers and runners. This class iso for riders aged 9-12 who are comfortable riding a bike on uneven terrain and ready for that next step!
Class meeting locations will vary and be shared via email prior to class.
This listing can be found on page 28 of the current Activity Guide and registered for through the City's Parks and Rec Department.
Colorado Backcountry Biker Academy
Colorado Backcountry Bikes (CBB) offers weekly shred-prep sessions, foundation camps, and private and semi-private lessons, "perfect for a person or small group seeking lots of one-on-one attention to every little detail."
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) E-Bike Safety Campaign
CDOT launched the E-Bike Safety Campaign in 2024 to promote safe adoption of e-bikes across Colorado. The campaign is a digital and print education and awareness project focused on e-bike safety.
What are the classes of E-Bikes?
Class 1: Pedal-assist only, Max 20 mph.
Class 2: Throttle and pedal-assist, Max 20 mph.
Class 3: Pedal-assist only, Max 28 mph. Requires helmet for riders under 18; minimum rider age 16.
Helmets are strongly recommended regardless of class.
For more information on E-Bikes vs E-Motos, Tampering and Penalties, and Laws and Guidelines, visit their webpage:
For more specialized training, also check out the E-Bike Training for Teens online course.
Desert Dose
Local company offering race prep, private instruction, women's clinics, and mindset tools to unleash the rider in you.
Desert Dose Bike Grand Junction Site
You asked, we answered. Built from community demand — this is the progression space many local male riders have been asking for. New for Spring 2026, the DUDE DOSE is a four-week skills progression series designed for local male riders who want to ride with more confidence, precision, and flow on our Western Slope trails — while building a solid riding crew along the way. This series is led by Jon Casson, PMBIA Director of Education and professional mountain bike instructor.
E-Bike Smart
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are a fun, healthy, and safe way to explore the great outdoors and make short trips more enjoyable. With more people discovering the many joys and benefits of riding an e-bike, People for Bikes and the League of American Bicyclists created E-Bike Smart to share the basics of maintaining your e-bike, handling and charging your e-bike battery, and riding safely while out on the road or trail. Whether you’re new to riding or just need a refresher, everyone can learn and benefit from this course.
Grand Junction Adventures
Grand Junction Adventures is a local Guided Mountain Biking Business and EveryPedal Mountain Bike (MTB) Youth Girls Program host.
Grand Valley Youth Cycling (GVYC)
GVYC offers youth ride programs, adventure programs, skills programs, training programs, and race programs. Over the past 15 years, GVYC has helped hundreds of youth develop a love of mountain biking, find a supportive environment to challenge themselves, and inspired kids to race and chase amazing adventures on bikes.
League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) provides instruction on how to safely ride on the streets in your area.
Find Smart Cycling Classes in Colorado
Check out the eLearning Center for more web based education and resources.
Ninja Mountain Bike
Nationwide program offering clinics in Mesa County.
Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Downhill mountain biking is a blast—but it's a different ride entirely from cross-country trails. Steeper descents, tighter corners, shifting terrain, and gravity doing most of the work mean a new set of skills, even for seasoned riders.
Their Certified Mountain Bike Instructors are here to help you ride safer, and with confidence. They offer lessons focused on foundational techniques like body positioning, braking control, line choice, and how to read terrain—all tailored to your ability and goals.
You can explore the Powderhorn Bike Park's 15 miles of scenic lift-accessed trails, ranging from smooth, beginner-friendly greens to flowy intermediate lines that help you level up. Every trail is a chance to fine-tune your technique and have fun while doing it. So whether you're chasing personal progression or just want to keep up with the kids, the Powderhorn team will make sure you're set up for success and stoked for every lap.
The Cycle Effect
Mesa County offers a one-of-a-kind riding experience in Colorado’s desert environment, where technical trails challenge riders to become strong and skilled bikers. As a non-resort, rural metro area, it provides a unique blend of small-town community and big adventure. The Cycle Effect’s vibrant girls and women's programs in Mesa County empowers athletes to engage with the outdoors and the Grand Valley community, create lasting friendships, and build confidence on some of the most exciting terrain in the region.