MTB BEGINNERS / Youth Program / Age 9-12 Hosted by Sportwheels Team Member & SprocKids Certified instructor Mike Phillips. This 4 week introduction to Mountain Biking program is open to children ages 9-12 years old. This program will cover a variety of skills, through cycling activities and games. Participants will learn descending, climbing, shifting, braking skills as well as how to ride obstacles, and how to properly adjust their bike on the trail. To ensure the best possible experience we have capped the program at 10 spots. Don't delay, sign up today!
SHRED READY / Teen Program / Age 13-17 A mixed level beginner and intermediate course designed to get younger riders excited for a new season and perhaps even a new sport. This course will cover the basics of trail riding with stops to session key technical trail segments. It will include a refresher on bike setup and maintenance, body position, mechanical controls and trail Following. DATES: Wednesdays - May 1st, 8th, 15th, (Rain Date 22nd) TIME: 6-8 pm (Please arrive 10 min early to gear up) PRICE: $186.96 +hst for all 3 sessions. Each session is 2hrs of coaching. ($215 After Tax) LOCATION: McIntosh Run / Norawarren Trailhead. Trails will include; Boulderama, Gratitude, Orange Jelly, In & Out, Gutterball, West Pine. >TRAILHEAD MAP
________ SHAKE OFF THE DUST / Adult Program / 18+ A mixed level beginner and intermediate course designed to get novice adult riders excited for a new season. This course will cover the basics of trail riding and be a guided ride format with stops to session key technical trail segments. Foundational skills covered will include wheel lifts, roll downs and cornering. It will include a refresher on bike setup and maintenance, body position, mechanical controls and trail following.
DATES: Tuesdays - April 30th, May 7th, May 14th, (Raid Date May 21st) TIME: 6-8 pm. (Please arrive 10 min early to gear up) PRICE: $195.66 +hst for all 3 sessions. Each session is 2hrs of coaching. ($225 After Tax) LOCATION: McIntosh Run / Norawarren Trailhead. Trails will include; Boulderama, Gratitude, Orange Jelly, In & Out, Gutterball, West Pine.>TRAILHEAD MAP
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.REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR ALL PROGRAMS: For safety we require all participants to have a Safe Working Mountain Bike, proper fitting Helmet & Riding Gloves. No loose laces or Crocs.
SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR ALL PROGRAMS: Knee pads, Gloves, Proper Riding Eyewear, Water Bottle / Hydro Pack, Snacks. The program will go forward with light rain, so please have proper rain gear for riding.
PARKING: Parking at the Norawarren Drive Trailhead can be tight on the street, alternative parking is located in the gravel lot on Herring Cove Road at the south end of Long Pond. Approx 600m away. The program participants will meet and start at the Norawarren Trailhead. >TRAILHEAD MAP ________
INSTRUCTOR BIO Meet Ed Renzi, a life long mountain bike nerd! Hailing from the heart of Eastern downhill “almost-heaven” Snowshoe, West Virginia, Ed fell in love with the thrill of the steeps early on. As a PMBIA Level 1 MTB coach, trail-building aficionado, and seasoned freerider, he's been sharing his passion and riding know-how in Banff since 2020. Now back on the East Coast, Ed's stoked to pass on those big mountain skills to you!
