SPRING/SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
| Groms is our beginner level program which focuses on the fundamentals of mountain biking. Riders will find more confidence on their bike by developing skills such as proper body positioning, brake modulation, and efficient gear changing. Learn the basics of how to turn on flat corners and berms as well as begin to navigate on trail obstacles such as rocks and roots. If you are excited about discovering the world of mountain biking, then this is the perfect program for you! | Shredders is our intermediate level program which focuses on further developing the riders’ skills on varieties of new terrain. Riders will learn how to jump, pump, choose the right line through technical sections, proper body positioning, hill climbing and to shred flat corners and berms. Shredders will ride on green and blue level trails and work through several drills and exercises that will help take their riding to the next level! | Senders is our advanced level program designed to provide eager riders a chance to keep developing their skills and push their riding abilities further! Riders in this program will be using their skills to go faster, higher, further and bigger on the awesome blue and black diamond trails Port Alberni has to offer. Riders will work through a variety of race specific drills and exercises which will progress their skills to become a faster and smoother on your bike. Whether you want to compete in the growing race scene on Vancouver Island or you want ride challenging features with confidence, then this program is for you. This program is for ADVANCED RIDERS only. |
Groms are 5 to 12 years old. Shredders are 7 to 13 years old. Senders are 9 to 16 years old. |  |
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| **ALL LEVELS - Please dress for the weather and have riders arrive in clothes that can get wet and muddy, and keep riders warm in cold weather* | ||
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| Groms (Novice) | Shredders (Intermediate) | Senders (Expert) |
 Groms After School Rides
Groms (Beginner) Pro Day Rides
Groms (Beginner) Summer Camps
| Shredders After School Rides
Shredders (Intermediate) Pro Day Rides
Shredders (Intermediate) Summer Camps
|  Private & Semi-Private MTB Lessons (Not just for Senders!) Are you ambitious to develop new skills that will take your riding to the next level? Hop on your bike with one of our experienced coaches in a private session that is designed for the skills YOU want to learn! Riders 5-18 years old must book with at least 1 other rider or be accompanied by an adult. Riders 18 years and older may register individually. Email [email protected] to set up your lesson! Offsite Instructor: Alberni Trail Riding Instructors Mar 31 - Aug 31 Select days and times $30 per session (5 - 17 years) $40 +gst per session (18 years & up) |
| * Please contact our Recreation Programmer if you would like to borrow a full-face helmet or knee pads. | ||
| Riders should bring: • Helmet • Gloves • Closed toe shoes (no sandals) • Backpack • Full water bottle with your name on it • Snack • Spare tube (must fit the rider's tire) | Riders should bring: • Helmet (Full faced helmet - borrowing available!) • Knee Pads (Highly Recommended) • Gloves • Closed toe shoes (no sandals) • Backpack • Full water bottle with your name on it • Snack • Spare tube (must fit the rider's tire) | Riders should bring: • Full Faced Helmet *MANDATORY* • Knee pads *MANDATORY* • Gloves • Closed toe shoes (no sandals) • Backpack • Full water bottle with your name on it • Snack • Spare tube (must fit the rider's tire) |
| Please dress for the weather. Riders are expected to arrive in clothes that can get wet, muddy and keep riders warm in cold weather. | ||