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Our Ride Program accommodates up to 12 Albuquerque area youth between the ages of 10 - 18 on local mountain bike outings which are lead by our volunteers. "Open Rides" are primarily on weekends between March and November. The outings are three hours in duration. All open rides are on a sign-up basis and are open to the public. We also work with youth organizations, after school programs, camp and churches to design unique programming. Rides will take place on off-road trails throughout the Albuquerque area, and are designed as lessons in self-exploration and environmental awareness. Ride participants learn biking skills, safety and trail etiquette. We stress the importance of one's own actions both on and off the trail. These rides can be challenging, and it's not unusual to see kids learning teamwork by helping each other up a steep hill or over rough terrain.

Through these accomplishments kids gain greater self-esteem and a larger sense of themselves as members of a community and the environment. In fact, environmental education is one of our central themes. We expose these young people to environmental issues and illustrate that life in non-urban and urban settings is connected. Each lesson they learn on these rides applies to their everyday lives.

Rider Checklist

Schedule a ride by calling our ride coordinator at 505-459-3018
Choose an open ride on the calendar
Fully complete and sign the following two forms. No Participant will be permitted to ride a bike without these completed forms.
- Liability & Medical Release Waiver
- Personal Medical Information Form
Submit your $10 (cash or check) damage deposit and your two completed forms to:
- Trips for Kids Rio Grande PO Box 83064 Albuquerque, NM 87198-3064
Damage deposits are 100% refundable upon return of TFKTG bikes & equipment at the end of the ride. Equipment must be in the same condition as when it was issued for a full refund. Deposits & paperwork can also be submitted in person on the day of the ride.
You need to bring!
- Closed toe shoes with socks
- Comfortable shorts or pants
- Comfortable shirt & light jacket
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hair ties
- Small snacks as needed (fruit, granola)
- Water Bottle or Camelback full of cold water
- BIKES & HELMETS ARE PROVIDED!