2023 Group Lessons

4 Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm

$275 for all four clinics (8 hours of instruction)

Suitable Ability Level : 2

Age 19+, All genders welcome

Downtime - April 25 @ Ellison Provincial Park

Most people would agree that riding a bike down a hill is more fun than going up. However, without using the correct techniques, descending can be a frightening and dangerous experience. This session will focus on skills like the proper use of brakes, being more stable and balanced on the bike and choosing safer lines to ride on the trail.

Climbtime - May 2 @ Ellison Provincial Park

Make the ups more efficient so you'll have more energy to rip the downs. We'll teach you a variety of techniques to increase your enjoyment and fun when climbing up the trails.

Cornertime - May 9 @ Ellison Provincial Park

Maintaining speed and traction through corners is difficult for most riders. This session will teach students the techniques to navigate through descending and ascending corners with increased commitment and control.

Flowtime - May 16 @ Becker Bike Skills Park

Smooth out the trail by learning to pump, hop, wheelie and fly over obstacles that get in your way! We'll also teach you some fundamental jumping skills and how to ride bermed/banked corners with more speed and control.

The Ellison trail network contains mostly mellow and rolling terrain, with the upper trails being rockier. Depending on the skill level of the group, we may ride some of the upper trail network. The Becker Bike Skills park has 2 small pump tracks, small jumps and a short intermediate flow trail

April 26 from 6pm-8pm or

May 25 6pm-8pm

Cost: $75

Suitable Ability Level : 1

Age 19+, All genders welcome

Location: Jade/Juniper Bay parking area, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park (map here)

Start Your Ride introduces novice mountain bikers to several fundamental riding techniques, while promoting fun and safety on the trails! Ideal riders for this class are just starting to mountain bike or may have past riding experience, but would like some professional guidance with learning basic skills to ride single track trails.

Students will finish this class with a stronger understanding of:

- Trail rules and etiquette

- Braking techniques to maintain safer speeds and reduce tire skidding

- Different ways to sit and stand on your bike to stay balanced and in control

- Types of body protection, equipment and clothing to use on a ride

- How to use your bike's gears to ride in various types of terrain

- The safe way to start, stop, mount and dismount your bike

- Different ways to set up your bike for comfort, safety and performance

We will begin at the Jade/Juniper Bay parking lot and use trails in the surrounding area to practice our newly learned skills. The trails are rated for green riders (beginner level) and are neither technical or steep.

May 31 from 6pm-8pm

Cost: $85

Suitable Ability Level : 2 and up

Age 19+, All genders welcome

Location: Ellison Provincial Park, main parking area on Eastside Road​ (map here)

Have you watched too many Youtube videos on how to corner, but still ride them at a sloth's pace or too fast then wipe out ?

Cornering is one of the most complex bike skills to learn, so allow us to guide you with the proper techniques to get around 'em quicker, safer and with more control. We'll practice on all types of corners including uphills, downhills, switchbacks and loose ones !

May 30 and June 6 from 6pm-8pm

Cost: $165

Suitable Ability Level : 2 and up

Age 19+, All genders welcome

Location: Cougar Canyon lot​, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park (map here)

For 2023, we are splitting this program into 2 x 2hr evening sessions instead of one big day!

Kal park has some techy and steep trails that are intimidating to many riders and usually aren't their go-to choices. Let us coach you through how to ride them confidently so they become part of your regular route!

These type of trails require an understanding and application of more advanced skills to ride them safely and in control. If you would like to learn these skills to keep your trail flow going, this clinic is for you.

You'll learn:

- Maintaining speed through loose and rocky downhill turns

- Advanced braking methods to control speed when dealing with difficult trail features, like loose dirt and steep rock gardens

- Choosing better lines to smooth out the trail and maintain momentum

- Increasing your range of motion to become a more fluid and active bike handler

- Further development of the “attack/ready” and “neutral” body positions so they are used at the proper time on more challenging terrain

Classes will begin at the Cougar Canyon parking lot and take place on such trails as Twista, Serendiptiy, Achrophobia, Black Powder and maybe 36DD.

June 4 from 9:30am-2:30pm or

June 14 and June 21 from 6pm-8pm

Cost: $165

Suitable Ability Level: 2 and up

Age 19+, Female Riders Only

Location: Cougar Canyon Lot, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park (map here) ​

This class is for ladies who want to become faster, safer and more efficient riders on Kal Park's intermediate trails. For riders looking to improve their confidence for the Bombshell Enduro, this is for you!

You'll be learning:

- Stronger and more stable riding positions

- Using your controls more effectively (braking and shifting gears)

- Terrain awareness, using your eyes to scan the trail

- Choosing better and more efficient lines

- Downhill cornering and conquering switchbacks

- Becoming more comfortable with technical trail features, like roll downs or rock gardens

- How to be more active with your bike and body to maintain flow

- Climbing steeper, more technical terrain and more!

We will be instructing on trails like Stone Free, Twista, No Boats and Cougar Trap. If these trails are too far beyond your present skill set, this may not be an ideal course for you. These are primarily blue trails, but contain some challenging optional features. If you are from out of town or unfamiliar with the style of these trails, contact us to see if this course is a good fit.