Ride Schedule | Foundations
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
MORNINGS
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EVENINGS
6:00 PM - 8:00PM (5:30-7:30 in April)
Check-in / Drop-off
9:15am - 9:30am
Check-in / Drop-off
5:45pm – 6:00pm
Start & End Locations
SESSION #1 Start Location
Inter River Bike Park
(Please aim to arrive 15min)
PLEASE NOTE! In April, Inter River Parking Lot closes at 7pm! Please park outside of the gate in the local area.
SESSION #2 Start Location
Dempsey Road @ Kilmer Park - Lynn Valley
PLEASE NOTE! In April, Kilmer Parking Lot closes at 7pm! Please park outside the gate in the local area.
SESSION #3 Start Location
Lower LSCR Parking Lot
PLEASE NOTE! In April, park outside of the yellow gate. The gate will close at 8:00pm sharpe!
SESSION #1 Overview
Focus: Balance & Stability, Braking, Shifting & Cadence
Details: This session will start with introductions and a pedal to warm up.
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 at Inter River Bike Park.
- If renting a bike, ride from our shop (10min)
SESSION #2 Overview
Focus: Climbing Positioning, Slow Tight Turns, Terrain Awareness & the application of session #1 on trail.
Details: We’ll start the session with a quick review of concepts skills learnt in session #1 and apply these skills as we climb up into the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
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 Killmer Park.
- If renting a bike, ride from our shop (25min)
SESSION #3 Overview
Focus: Downhill Body Positioning, Pressure Control & continued Terrain Awareness
Details: We’ll work on finding our flow on some slightly more technical trails.
We’ll introduce you to wheel lifts & continue to work on good terrain awareness. Essential skills that help you flow on the trails!
How to get there:
- Lower LSCR Parking Lot (Outside the yellow gate. The gate will close at 8:00pm sharpe!)
- Please note! Limited parking at start/end location. Paid parking option at Lillooet Rd and Monasheer Dr..
SESSION #4 Overview
Focus: Application & further development of all skills, Timing & Coordination
Details: We’ll put it all together for a fun ride on lower Mt. Seymour
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 & park at Parkgate Parking lot
