Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking or just curious about joining a team, Try It Rides are your chance to hop on a bike and experience the joy, challenge, and community of youth cycling. These rides are free, beginner-friendly, and open to all youth in grades 6–12, regardless of experience level.
If you live in southern Montgomery County, NE Philly or NW Philly, this is your local gateway to join the movement. But here’s the best part — any student from any IYC-supported area (Abington, Cheltenham, SoMont, Philly Wiss, or Philly Pennypack) can attend any Try It Ride event. Just pick the date and location that works best for you!
In another area of Philly? No problem. You can come too and ride with us as an Independent rider. Once we get enough ridership for your neighborhood, we can look into setting up a team!
🌟 What Happens at a Try It Ride?
A Try It Ride is a relaxed, no-pressure event where kids and families can meet coaches, learn what our mountain bike teams are all about, and — of course — ride! These sessions typically include:
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A short intro to our teams and what we do
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Basic bike skills and safety tips
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Group riding on local trails
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Time to ask questions and meet current team riders and volunteers
No racing. No tryouts. Just fun, fresh air, and a chance to get a feel for the IYC experience.
Don’t have your own bike or helmet? No problem! We can provide loaner gear — just let us know when you RSVP.
📅 2025 Try It Ride Schedule
Mark your calendars! Here’s where you can find us this spring:
🟢 Saturday, April 26
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lorimer Park and Pennypack Park, Abington & Philadelphia
🟢 Saturday, May 3
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Blue Bell Park, Wissahickon Park
🟢 Tuesday, May 13
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Twining Valley Park, Dresher, Upper Dublin Township
Each ride location offers access to scenic park trails perfect for first-time and intermediate riders. Come ready to ride, explore, and have fun.
🔗 RSVP is appreciated so we can plan gear and staffing — reach out today to save your spot!
🧭 Who Can Join?
Our mountain bike teams welcome:
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All genders
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Riders in grades 6–12
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Students from public, private, charter, and homeschool settings
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Beginners and experienced riders alike
We serve riders from Abington, Cheltenham, Upper and Lower Moreland, Jenkintown, NE and NW Philadelphia, Upper Dublin, Wissahickon, and Springfield — but we’re open to all nearby students who want to ride.
📞 Get in Touch
Want more details? Ready to RSVP?
📧 info@independenceyouthcycling.org
📞 (215) 690-1298
Still figuring out your local team? No worries — we’ll help you connect with the best fit whether it’s SoMont, Philly Wiss, Philly Pennypack, Abington, or Cheltenham.
Mountain biking with IYC is about more than bikes. It’s about building confidence, enjoying the outdoors, learning to work as a team, and most importantly — having fun. So grab a friend, bring your curiosity, and join us this spring to discover what makes our community so special.
We can’t wait to ride with you!
#MoreKidsOnBikes 🚵♀️ #SendItWithIYC
