TORCA NOW OFFERS COACHING!

Our local coaches each have over 10 years MTB experience, and are certified Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association (PMBIA) Level 1 coaches. 
What do you get?
Trail-based coaching sessions that focus on specific ride techniques and maneuvers for fundamental skills progression. Various programming may include:
  • Body position and movement on the bike
  • Bike operation - braking and gearing
  • Terrain awareness and line choice
Whether you're a new or experienced rider, you'll pick up new skills or add new techniques to your tool kit for better overall performance on the bike.

At this time, our instructors are certified to teach Beginner and Intermediate level riders on Green and Blue trails. 

All proceeds from TORCA coaching sessions and programs go into improving and maintaining our local trail network!

What is a Beginner rider?
You are new to mountain biking or most comfortable riding on smoother trails.  Green trails are your friend and you may be starting to try out some blue trails.  Come join us if you would like to gain the skills and confidence to progress beyond gravel paths and Hey Bear laps!  

What is an Intermediate rider?
You have experience mountain biking, are comfortable on green trails and are working on getting better at blue trails.  You are comfortable with small obstacles and would like to progress on trails you find challenging.  Take a course with us to help you overcome your hang ups and get you floating over those Terrace roots and rocks!  

COACHING PROGRAMS

PROGRESSION SESSIONS
Adult Beginner

**JUNE 2022 DATES TBC**
​Wednesdays, May 11 & 18, 2022 
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Rate: $125/person
Duration: 2 x 2 hour sessions
Level: Beginner (Green trails)
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A 2 week series of introductory lessons covering the fundamentals of mountain biking.  We will go over important skills such as braking, changing gears and body positioning and learn how to take our new skills to the trails over two 2 hour sessions.  There will be lots of opportunity for instruction, practice and feedback in a supportive and safe environment!

*Maximum 4 participants per course, ages 18 and up

PROGRESSION SESSIONS
Adult Intermediate

**JUNE 2022 DATES TBC**
​Mondays, May 9 & 16, 2022
​Time: 6pm to 8pm
Rate: $125/person
Duration: 2 x 2 hour sessions
Level: Intermediate (Blue trails)

A 2 week series of intermediate lessons for the rider looking to advance on blue trails.  This course will cover various tips and tricks to help you gain confidence, improve techniques and find your flow on Terrace tech.  Work on your new skills in between sessions and come back for more of the good stuff!
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*Maximum 4 participants per course, ages 18 and up

GROUP SESSIONS 
​Technical Flow

​Thurs, May 12, 2022 - Exp. Beginner
Thurs, May 26, 2022 - Intermediate
​Time: 6pm to 8:30 pm 
Rate: $100/person/session
Duration: 2.5 hours
Levels:
  • May 12: Experienced Beginner (Green & soft Blue trails)
  • May 26: Intermediate (Blue trails) ​
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Do you often find yourself living in the moment and getting surprised by trail obstacles?  If those darn roots, rocks and trees always seem come out of nowhere, this course is for you!  Join us for a session focused on line choice and braking to increase your on-trail flow.  Increasing the Flow Factor = increasing the Fun Factor!

*Maximum 4 participants per course, ages 18 and up

GROUP SESSIONS
Cornering

​Thurs, May 5, 2022 - Exp. Beginner
Thurs, May 19, 2022 - Intermediate
​Time: 6pm to 8:30 pm 
Rate: $100/person/session
Duration: 2.5 hours
Levels:
  • May 5: Experienced Beginner (Green & soft Blue trails)
  • May 19: Intermediate (Blue trails)
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Getting burned by berms?  Finding yourself turned around in corners?  Rights and lefts got you dizzy?  This course will cover the skills required to accelerate your cornering maneuvers. Learn to corner with more flow, drive and stability!  Sign up for one session or make it a progression session by registering for both levels.

*Maximum 4 participants per course, ages 18 and up

WOMEN'S SESSIONS
​Experienced Beginner

**UPCOMING DATES TBD**
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Rate: $100/person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Experienced Beginner (comfortable with Green & soft Blue trails)
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Are you tired of lapping Hey Bear like a hamster wheel?  Come get your feet wet with us on Terrace's friendlier blue trails!  This course will be an introduction to some of Terrace's easier blues where we will focus on skills such as body positioning, braking, climbing techniques, descending, cornering, among others.

*Maximum 4 participants per course, ages 18 and up

WOMEN'S SESSIONS
​Intermediate

**UPCOMING DATES TBD**
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Rate: $100/person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Intermediate (Blue trails)
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Feeling stumped by all of the roots in Terrace?  Unsure about riding on rock?  Join us for a session focusing on trickier technical moves to help make our trails more enjoyable to ride.  

*Maximum 4 participants per course, ages 18 and up

CUSTOM SESSIONS
​Various levels

Rate: Starting at $100
Duration: 2 or 3 hours
Level: Beginner or Intermediate

Not finding what you're looking for?  Sign up for a customized one-on-one lesson or book a tailored group session for you and your friends!  

Custom 2-hour and 3-hour sessions are available for groups of up to 4 people, ages 13 and up.