Gibsons MTB Program #1 p/b iRide Sprockids

Gibsons MTB Program #1 p/b iRide Sprockids

Hi! I am Tom Harder and I am excited to offer a new youth cycling program in Gibsons this spring! I love riding my mountain bike and am excited to share my riding experiences with your little shredders.

This year’s program includes 6 sessions and offers a fun, safe and memorable community after-school program available to local participants aged 8-17 with a skill level of 3-5.    As a recipient of a Cycling BC iRide Development Grant, I have undergone NCCP-training with Cycling BC and Sprockids, and have learned how to utilize both the iRide skills and Sprockids skills curriculum and help your child build confidence, create a fun environment and develop intermediate and advanced bicycle skills.

Our sessions plan to stay close to the Sprockids Trail Network, utilizing local features and all of the amazing youth trails our community has created. All sessions are covered by Cycling BC’s insurance policy with Jones Brown.

This 6-week learn-to-ride program covers a variety of topics that involve all aspects of riding. Participants will learn riding techniques such as uphill, downhill, tight turns, braking, gearing, and how to properly adjust their bike to fit themselves. If your child enjoys their iRide Sprockids experience, perhaps we’ll see you one of Cycling BC’s iRide Summer Camps or Cycling BC Youth Clubs.

Event Details:

For questions about the event, please contact Mike Fischer via email: mike.fischer.rmt@gmail.com  or Tom Harder via email: tomharder1010@gmail.com.  For registration system difficulties, please contact Cycling BC via email: iride@cyclingbc.net.

What Do Riders Need to Bring?

• SMILES!
• Water, Snack, Lunch
• Gloves, All-Weather Clothing, Sunscreen
• CSA-Approved Bike helmet
• Urban Hybrid, or Mtn. Bike or Cyclocross Bicycle