Youth Zone

In-school, extra-curricular programs and camps that help children learn new skills, build confidence, and make new friends through cycling.

• Fun, Safe, Intro to Cycling
• LTD Phase: Active Start & FUNdamentals
• Ages: 3+ (mostly 8-12 yr)

Teacher-led after-school mountain bike programs at participating middle and high schools, from Spring Break to the Provincial Championship in May.

• Experience the High School Provincials with your school teacher
• LTD Phase: FUNdamentals
• Age: +12 years old

Cycling BC-affiliated youth clubs and teams are led by NCCP-certified coaches and support riders over a +10 week program. Each club and team is different, ranging from recreational to competitive focus, and encompassing multiple disciplines of cycling.

• Develop an appreciation for improvement and build a social network.
• LTD Phase: Learn to Train, Train to Train
• Ages: +11 years old

Cycling BC’s High Performance Program ahelp aspiring athletes reach the highest level of the sport they desire. Riders work with a comprehensive support network to help them represent our province on the national and international stage.

• Prepare to represent BC on the national stage
• LTD Phase: Train to Train, Train to Compete
• Ages: +13 years old

Cycling Canada High-Performance Projects help athletes in the “Train-to-Compete” phase of Long-Term Development experience international competition environments as a bridge to pursue a future professional career in competitive cycling.

• Prepare to represent Canada internationally
• LTD Phase: Train to Compete
• Ages: +17 years old

Cycling Canada-affiliated Trade Teams provide opportunities for riders to compete across an entire season with teammates and staff dedicated to achieving best team and individual performances for all.

• Join a National Trade Team based in British Columbia
• LTD Phase: Train to Compete, Train to Win
• Ages: +17 years old