Archives from Ben Chaddock
Jun. 2, 2016
iRide Preps for Bike-to-School Week
Cycling BC's iRide program rocked another week of in-school events across the province with Bike-to-School week pushing demand to capacity. Historically the last two weeks of May are the most requested weeks of the year …
May. 27, 2016
iRide Offers After-School & Weekend events
Over the coming weeks, the iRide program is offering 2 new opportunities for riders. Students at select schools are now able to sign up for a 3-day after-school program that immediately follows the 3 …
May. 19, 2016
iRide coaches 1100 students in 1 week
Coach Tubbs, you better watch out, I AM A BMX RACER - Linden, Grade 3, South Meridian Elementary Cycling BC's iRide program had a busy week last week and coached 9 in-school programs and 1 after-school program …
May. 13, 2016
iRide fleet visits Victoria
Thank you for showing me how to ride the dirt hill walls beside the playground, under the trees. I had no idea I could ride that way and it was pretty awesome - Emma, …
May. 6, 2016
iRide: Spring Tips into Summer
When Coach Tubbs gave us the heads up there was a Party-in-the-Front single track section, I got really excited! Leopa, Grade 7, Hillcrest Middle on their Day 3 trip to nearby Mundy Park Cycling BC's iRide …
Apr. 29, 2016
iRide Across the Province
This riding thing is just bonkers. I had no idea this would be this fun to ride with all these people. Yeah, now I'm good and tired. Rachel, Grade 7, J.W. Sexsmith Elementary School I just …
Apr. 22, 2016
iRide Glides into April
"iRide was such an awesome class that when Coach Tubbs said there are after-school programs for us, I knew right away what I wanted to do!" Andrea, Grade 5 @ Coquitlam River. Now in full …
Apr. 19, 2016
iRide Coaching Certification Opportunities
This spring, the iRide program is offering various coaching certification opportunities across the province. Events have recently taken place in Cranbrook on April 2nd and 3rd, and in Terrace on April 16-17th. A course will …
Apr. 18, 2016
iRide’s New Fleet
"Aw right, I remember you from last year, this bike riding thing is going to be awesome guys." - Leader of the pack, Grade 4 student @Morgan Elementary As the cherry blossoms decorate school grounds across …
Apr. 7, 2016
iRide Sprints into Spring
The thing that I love about iRide, is that last year and this year were very different from each other and each day we did different activities, and that is so fun - Destiny, Grade …
Mar. 24, 2016
iRide Spring After-School Programs
Looking for opportunities for your child to advance their cycling skills this spring? Cycling BC's iRide program is now offering a wide variety of opportunities for youth to keep developing their skills, riding faster and further …
Mar. 16, 2016
Cycling BC is Hiring: iRide Head Coach
Cycling BC is hiring! We are looking to fill the position of iRide Head Coach for the Lower Mainland, starting immediately. Cycling BC’s iRide program requires a new head coach for programs being run in …