Youth Zone

Our youth development programs are designed to help youth develop physical literacy skills, build an appreciation for healthy living, create lasting friendships through shared experiences, and support their cycling goals.

HopOn Programs

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)

BC School Sports

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

Youth Clubs & Teams

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

Aspiring cyclists who are ready to pursue high-performance experiences in cycling can apply as a Cycling BC Targeted-Athlete, attend projects and camps, and pursue placement on a Cycling Canada-affiliated Trade Team.

Cycling BC HP Projects

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 Projects

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 Teams

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