Archives from iRide Cycling Program
Feb. 19, 2016
iRide Summer Camps 2016
Although the weather is still cold and wet out there, we're looking ahead to opportunities for kids to get out and get riding this spring and summer! We're excited to offer variety of …
Feb. 17, 2016
Coaching Course Update
Over 20 new coaches were trained as Community Cycling Initiation level instructors this past weekend in Vancouver. The condensed one-day event provided athletes, parents and cycling enthusiasts an introduction to cycling skills and varied learning …
Feb. 17, 2016
iRide Rolls into 2016
iRide's Vancouver crew held the opening iRide school session of the 2016 calendar year at Martha Jane Norris Elementary this past week. Led by coaches Wes "Tubbs" Ochitwa and Nigel "Nachos" Thompson, six classes …
Dec. 16, 2015
Ebike Draw in support of iRide
Cycling BC's iRide program is happy to announce the winner of its Mercedes-Benz Smart Ebike Raffle. Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans Vancouver, this year's raffle proceeds will support new in-school and after-school events in your community. Thank …
Dec. 10, 2015
iRide Annual Wrap
iRide's coaching crews are enjoying some well-deserved rest time through the month of December to reflect on the year's sessions as we finalize our 2016 strategy to increase youth cycling participation across the province …
Dec. 4, 2015
iRide @ Victoria
iRide's Victoria crew held the final iRide school session for the 2015 calendar year at Torquay Elementary. Led by coaches Adam "Sideshow" Walker and Glen "Captain Pickle" Polson, 5 classes took part in the …
Nov. 26, 2015
iRide @ Surrey
iRide's Vancouver crew wrapped up 2015 programming at Bear Creek Elementary last week in Surrey. Led by head coach Wes "Tubs" Ochitwa and assisted by Zayne Heyes and Jackson Pickell, students experienced indoor and …
Nov. 19, 2015
iRide Coaching Course
Over the weekend of Nov 8th, iRide coordinator Ben Chaddock ran an NCCP Let's Ride and Basic Cycling Skills course for new community-level coaches in Vancouver. Participants included a diverse mix, with six adult …
Nov. 19, 2015
iRide Thanks You!
Cycling BC's iRide program is finalizing its 2016 strategy and as we move into a more sustainable model, our expansion wouldn't be possible without the support of donors like you. This support ranges from …
Nov. 12, 2015
iRide @ Aldergrove
iRide's Vancouver crew ventured out to Aldergrove last week, welcoming new apprentice coach and local U23 racer Jackson Pickell. The crew was led by head coach Wes "Tubs" Ochitwa and assisted by Zayne Heyes, with …
Nov. 4, 2015
iRide @ Surrey
Last week iRide's Vancouver head coach Wes "Tubs" Ochitwa started full, 4-day programs again in the Lower Mainland area with a visit to Fleetwood Secondary's Grade 9 classes. All in all, five classes took …
Oct. 22, 2015
iRide @ Vancouver Island
This week Cycling BC's iRide team traveled to Vancouver Island for a special session at Kelset Elementary in Sydney, BC while sessions in Comox continued to roll. Head coach Ben Chaddock traveled to Victoria …