Archives from iRide

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. 16, 2015

NCCP: Community Initiation

Register online here or contact ben@cyclingbc.net. Complete your payment here or call Diana @ 604-737-3136   This course will train coaches who would like to work with their local cycling club or with Cycling BC's …

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 …

Oct. 15, 2015

iRide Rolls Again!

Cycling BC's iRide program has restarted this autumn with in-school events rolling out in the Comox Valley and coaching certification events taking place in Kimberly, BC.  Local head coach, Lauren Lan, reports from her …

Sep. 18, 2015

iRide @ Whistler Gran Fondo

This week Cycling BC's iRide program teamed up with the RBC Whistler GranFondo to provide a FREE community event for 75 students in Whistler, BC.  As part of the annual Family Fundo event, iRide stepped in …