Escuela de Ciclismo de Montaña de Kelso

More 2024 mountain biking program information is coming soon!

The trails are calling your name and there’s no better time to learn than now. Our team of MTB Instructors are here to introduce you to the trails, develop your skills, boost your confidence, guide you on epic rides, and help you become the rider you want to be! Program offerings will target new riders and seasoned trail users. We will even have programs specifically designed to assist riders with improving their abilities for the Kelso MTB Race Series. This year we are proud to offer NEW programs! Read below for more details.

MTB Programs

Private Lessons

Las clases particulares son una excelente manera de desarrollar tus habilidades y confianza mientras trabajas de forma individual con un instructor. La atención individual permite que cada lección se adapte completamente a su nivel de habilidad y experiencia. Las clases tienen una duración de dos horas. Cada sesión incluye instrucción, tiempo de conducción, evaluación de la bicicleta y conocimiento del mantenimiento. Aquellos que deseen añadir un amigo o dos pueden hacerlo fácilmente y construir su propio grupo pequeño.

Private lessons are not available on a walk-in basis, so please contact our Visitor Service team at visitorservices@hrca.on.ca or 905-878-5011 to arrange your day and time. Our staff will have a few simple questions for you about your experience and equipment. We are also able to assist you with booking a rental bike.

Try MTB

Our Try MTB program is designed for those that have never mountain biked before and are unsure if it would be something they would enjoy. Come out for a 1.5 hour session where you will run through some very basic trails guided by one of our certified instructors. The focus of the ride will be more on guiding and less on teaching. This will also be a good time to ask our instructors any questions about mountain biking you may have!

Riders are expected to be a level 1 adult rider as per our rider ability chart. Rental bikes are available if needed.

Fundamentals

Our fundamentals course is designed for those who have very little experience and are looking to either get into the sport or improve their riding! The skills learned are essential to tackling the trails and are taught at a manageable pace, using easier terrain. Riders are introduced to green single track trails and will work towards riding easier blue trails. By the end of this program you will be stoked to continue your mountain bike journey!

Riders joining this program are expected to be at a minimum of a level 2 rider as per our rider ability chart. Riders are also expected to have decent levels of fitness as there is quite a bit of riding in this program. Rental bikes available if needed.

Finding your Flow

This program is for riders who are comfortable riding blue trails and some easier black ones. While you may not clean every line you try, you are far from new to the sport! The goal of this program is to break bad habits, improve your riding and make you more confident on the bike to maximize the fun! Over the course of the program you will use both blue and black level trails to improve your riding.

Riders joining this program are expected to be a minimum of a level 4 rider as per our rider ability chart. Riders are also expected to have a good level of fitness as there will be a lot of riding in this program. Rental bikes available if needed.

Ladies Night

Our Ladies Night program will run once a month with a goal of bringing like minded individuals together to enjoy a fun ride followed by a dinner! This program will be led by our certified instructors. All ability levels of riders are allowed as long as you know how to ride a bike. Come on out, make some new friends and enjoy a fun filled evening!

Kid Rides

This program will give your kids four 4-hour sessions on Sábado mornings where they will run through lessons, games and overall have fun! Riders will be split into groups based on skill level and each group will be led by one of our certified instructors.

Learn to Repair

This program will introduce you to basic bike maintenance. Each session will touch on something different such as complete drivetrain maintenance, basic bike maintenance and tire change, and Shimano brake bleeds. We are very excited to be partnered with Orange Snail Brewery on this which is where all sessions will be held. Come on out, have a beer and learn to repair your bike!

Please Note: Beer is not included in the price. It will be available to purchase from Orange Snail Brewery during the program. Must be 19+ to drink.

logotipo de instructor profesional de bicicleta de montaña

La Escuela de MTB se enorgullece de emplear a profesionales de PMBI. Todos los programas están dirigidos por instructores certificados.