Intermediate Adventure Mountain Bike Camp

entering 4th – 6th grade

Just because you are young, doesn’t mean you are a beginner. This 4-day camp is designed for riders who have moved past the basics and are ready for the next level of trail adventure. With expert coach Jason Cyr, participants will sharpen their XC mountain biking skills through daily clinics, games, and group rides. Under Jason’s guidance, we’ll dig deep into skill development while on the bike. But it won’t only be adventure by bike for this camp, we will also go on short hikes, practice survival skills, and explore the trails, waterways, and forests that make our corner of West Virginia so unique. We’ll wrap up with a celebratory cookout and beach day at Brandywine Lake, capping off an unforgettable week of riding, learning, and fun.

This camp will not focus solely on riding; it will also be an introductory camping experience where we will take time to learn campcrafts and have fun while tent-camping. The environment will be supportive, fun, and geared towards developing a lifelong love of riding and of the outdoors. Experience Learning will provide all technical camping gear, food & instruction during the experience – you bring the bike.

Program Snapshot:
Lodging: Tent camping in the shaded grove on flat camping pads behind the community center, bathroom is a short walk away
Meals: Breakfast & dinner will be served out of the main kitchen; lunches are packed to be conveniently eaten in the field as needed.
Group Size: 12 kids, 2 instructors, 1 expert coach
Age (& skill) Appropriate Activities: XC Mountain biking: instruction, skills + drills, games, group rides. Hiking, stream exploration, survival skills, campfire games, day at the beach, stewardship project, sensory awareness activities.

Meet your Coach!

Jason Cyr is a professional cycling coach and trainer working with athletes of all levels and disciplines. His background as a competitive cyclist, his expertise in exercise physiology, and a wide range of advanced certifications make him a versatile coach who understands how to help riders progress—whether they’re chasing race results or building long-term fitness.

Jason fell in love with two wheels before he could walk. He grew up racing BMX and motocross, developing the competitive drive and technical instincts that still guide his coaching today. He is also a U.S. Army veteran with 23 years of active-duty service, including 12 combined years in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Special Forces as a Green Beret, and other Special Operations units. While serving, he continued to race, competing as a member of the TEAM NOVO NORDISK Pro Cycling Team.

After retiring from the military, Jason pursued formal education in human performance, earning an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Human Performance, an M.A. in National Security, and a B.S. in Organizational Leadership.

He founded Cycle Strategies in 2017 to share his passion for cycling, training, and personal development with other athletes. Jason continues to race today, focusing on enduro, cross-country, and downhill mountain biking. Beyond structured coaching, he brings enthusiasm for the sport and cycling culture to every community he connects with.

Jason lives with his wife and son in Davis, West Virginia—a mountain town known for its rugged terrain, tight-knit riding community, and world-class trails. More info about Jason can be found here ->> Cycle Strategies