SPRING/SUMMER REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 18 @ 9:00 AM!
| 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. |  |
Groms
| Shredders
| Senders
|
Groms
| Shredders
| Senders
|
| Groms | Shredders | Senders |
| **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* | ||
Required
Recommended or Optional
| Required
Recommended or Optional
| Required
Recommended or Optional
|
There is no rental fee for the use of the helmets as our goal is to provide a safer riding experience for all riders in the Alberni Trail Riding Programs. Please ensure that care and safe keeping of this helmet while it is in your possession. This includes ensuring that mud and dirt are wiped off and it is stored in a location that will allow it to fully dry.
If you have any questions regarding this helmet policy or how to properly use a full-face helmet, please contact Dave Osborne, Recreation Programmer at 250-720-2525 or [email protected].
| Groms (Novice) | Shredders (Intermediate) | Senders (Expert) |
 Groms (Beginner) After School Rides
Groms (Beginner) Pro Day Rides
|  Shredders (Intermediate) After School Rides
Shredders (Intermediate) Pro Day Rides
|  Senders (Expert) Race Development Sessions
|
| * Please contact Dave Osborne 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. | ||
4th Annual Send Air Jump Jam coming September 2025! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Click here to check it out!Send Air Bike Jam video by David Symington (thanks David!) |