TIME TO RIDE

Open to all students enrolled in grades 6-12 | All levels welcome

JOIN THE PIRATES
OF KEY PENINSULA

We are a nonprofit club supporting youth mountain biking in and around the Key Peninsula, Kitsap County, Gig Harbor and Tacoma Washington. 

Registration for the 2024 Spring Season has begun - please contact us for more information!

Mountain biking is an exciting sport that affords riders the opportunity to get outside and explore trails, develop skills, build confidence, make friends and have FUN riding bikes.

Our mission: To foster life skills development through cycling and create a foundation for lifelong cycling enjoyment. We focus on skills development, teamwork, outdoor recreation, youth empowerment and respect for the community and the environment.

360 Trails Inspires KP Pirates Biking Team

Key Pen Parks created the hugely popular biking course and now the KP has a “home team” that’s made 360 Trails their own. Read more.

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2024 Race Schedule
2024 Race Schedule

Washington Student Cycling League, Bell Lap Productions (West Side Mountain Bike Series), and Race Cascadia

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Race Preparation and Starts
Race Preparation and Starts

One of the most unnerving aspects of mountain bike racing is the start - especially your FIRST start. We prepare our riders for starts as well as support them "on the line", but here’s how you can prep well before the start....

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Mountain Bike Tips for Beginners from Beginners
Mountain Bike Tips for Beginners from Beginners

“My first time mountain biking was on a super rainy day in March at Duthie. I had signed up for a clinic to learn some basics and see if it was something I'd be interested in. By the end I was soaked and covered in mud, but I loved it anyways and I bought my first mountain bike a week or two later.” - Kate, Seattle

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The definitive (and simple) guide to mountain bike tires in the PNW
The definitive (and simple) guide to mountain bike tires in the PNW

Tread pattern, sidewall, compounds, durometer, size, bead technology. Over 45 variants just for the Minion DHF. Holy crap it's confusing! You better choose a good tire as it's the single most important gear decision you'll make - by a long shot.

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