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Spring Season Delayed One Week

It looks like winter will not let up in Flagstaff. With another storm set for this weekend, we are going to push back our season start date to the week of April 15th. We want to make sure our trails are ready and avoid causing any damage to them. This extension will change the last week of the season to May 27-31 and will not allow for any makeup practices. We will do our best to get creative with practices if necessary so we don’t cancel any practices throughout the season.

There are still the following junior groups with open spots:

• Monday 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade intermediate, 4th -5th grade advanced go fast
• Tuesday 3-4 years, 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade
• Wednesday 2nd-3rd grade
• Thursday 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade advanced skills and 4th-5th grade girls only

Upper groups with open spots:

• Monday middle school go fast and monday high school enduro
• Tuesday middle school boys
• Wednesday middle school enduro
• Thursday high school and thursday middle school girls

Our refund policy states that you can receive a full refund up to 10 days prior to the season start date which has now been extended one week for spring. Any registration changes should be submitted to tyler@flyrsaz.com.

Support FLYRS for AZ Gives Day

Each year we are faced with both new and old challenges. We are hit with everything from snow to fires and forest closures impacting our seasons along with continuously increasing expenses. Many communities don’t have a program like FLYRS and not too long ago Flagstaff didn’t either. Just like the youth in our programs, FLYRS staff, board, and coaches continually practice resiliency to keep our programs running so we can get kiddos outside and off their screens.

Approximately 40% of our budget comes from donors, sponsors, and fundraisers to offer free programming and keep prices affordable for our other programs.

We need your help in supporting FLYRS! Please support us with a donation this AZ Gives Day to reach our goal of $1,000. All donations on April 1-2 will be matched up to $500.

Fratelli Tuesday Fundraiser

Support FLYRS on Giving Tuesday, April 2nd, with Fratelli’s. 10% of sales go to FLYRS from all locations all day long.

Bike Swap April 20 at Puente De Hózhó

Mark your calenders for our second annual bike swap fundraiser. We have capacity for up to 100 bikes this year at the swap so be sure to come check it out and/or plan to sell your bike and support FLYRS. This is a fundraiser where 20% of the proceeds go to help fund scholarships. There will be custom FLYRS gear for sale along with some local bike shops selling bike gear so you won’t want to miss it.

Want to sell your bike at the swap? Fill out our online form.

The FLYRS Show With Legendary Skills Coach Gene Hamilton

On the latest episode of the FLYRS show, Tyler interviewed Gene Hamilton from Betterride. Gene’s clinics are one of the longest running skills programs in the country. He has been coaching skills all over the world for 24 years.

In this episode they explore the importance of instruction, keeping your weight centered on the bike, Gene’s hierarchy of skills, Gene’s guarantee to make you a faster mountain biker, and much more.

Upcoming Events in and Around Flagstaff

April 2: Az Gives Day & FLYRS Fratelli Fundraiser

April 13: MBAA Prescott

April 20: FLYRS Bike Swap at Puente de Hózhó

May 4: MBAA Flagstaff

May 18: 9th planet mountain bike race

FLYRS Summer Camps

This summer, we will be offering 7 weeks of summer camps at various locations throughout Flagstaff. Summer Camp registration opens on April 9th at 6:00am.

Partner With FLYRS for 2024

We are looking for sponsors to partner with in 2024. Do you or your business want to join us in developing resilient, caring, and growth oriented youth through mountain biking? Sponsors help support our scholarship offerings to ensure we can eliminate barriers and create more access to mountain biking. Sponsors will gain exposure through all of our planned events and increased programming. Last year we were able to provide over $41,000 in scholarships thanks to our generous sponsors and donors.

Coach With FLYRS

We are filling coaching positions for 2024 and beyond. If you’re interested in sharing the joys of riding with the next generation then please fill out our coach form. We are filling all roles for 2024 including spring, summer camps, Middle School Team, and more.

Click the button below for more details and to apply now.