Ride Schedule | Foundations
Itinerary subject to change
Important Details:
Use the calendar feature for your specific program dates and times (found at the bottom of the registration email)
Please arrive 15 minutes before the session start
Dates Tuesdays
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23
MORNINGS
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EVENINGS
6:00 PM - 8:00PM
Check-in / Drop-off
9:15am - 9:30am
Check-in / Drop-off
5:45pm – 6:00pm
Start & End Locations
SESSION #1 Start Location
Kilmer Park
(Please aim to arrive 15min)
PLEASE NOTE! In April, Kilmer Parking Lot closes at 7pm! Please park outside the gate in the local area.
Click here to view parking option
SESSION #1 End Location
Kilmer Park
SESSION #3 Start Location
Kilmer Park
PLEASE NOTE! In April, Kilmer Parking Lot closes at 7pm! Please park outside the gate in the local area.
Click here to view parking option
SESSION #1 Overview
Theme: Introduce Concepts
Topics: Postioning (Climbing & Descending), Controls (Cadence & Braking)
We’ll work through some key fundamental skills including: Positioning for stability & balance, braking, gearing, cadence and shifting techniques and more! The skills acquired today will be the foundation for the program.
**How to get there: **
Drive & park outside the gate in the local area around Kilmer Park.
If renting a bike, ride from our shop (25min)
SESSION #2 Overview
Theme: Try it on trail & Develop.
Topics: Try it on trail - Terrain Awareness, where to use each and some practice time, gaining some easy mileage.
We will then introduce various terrain awareness tactics and further development our skills on trail to improve your overall riding.
**How to get there: **
Drive & Park on Northlands drive or Larkhall Crescent
If renting a bike, ride from our shop (25min)
SESSION #3 Overview
Theme: Try it on trail & Expand
Topics: Trail Scanning Expand (Gradients & Surface), Slow Speed Balance & Control (STT w Brake Drag, Ratchet & Steer)
We’ll continue to work on good terrain awareness and essential skills that help you flow on the trails!
How to get there:
Drive & park outside the gate in the local area around Kilmer Park.
If renting a bike, ride from our shop (25min)
SESSION #4 Overview
Theme: Apply it on Trail & Perform
Topics: Put it all together on fun trails! Try your foundation!
This is our chance to explore a new trail network & broaden your future ride options. We’ll utilize all the skills from the previous sessions & fill the session with #goodtimesonbikes.
Trails will be selected based on the ability of the group & the current trail conditions.
How to get there:
Drive and Park at the Mountain Highway Parking Lot
