COME RIDE WITH US THIS SEASON!
Our coaches have a minimum of 10 years of experience riding mountain bikes and are professionally certified with PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructors' Association) and/or GSMBC (Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches). We are passionate about providing safe, effective and fun lessons to members of our TORCA community. Our goal? To inspire more people to get out on bikes and explore our amazing trails here in Terrace!
COACHING PROGRAMS
Are you ready to take your mountain biking skills to the next level? Whether you're an eager newbie or a seasoned rider looking to fine-tune your techniques, our qualified instructors have got you covered with personalized coaching in a practical, hands-on learning environment. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion for the sport, they'll help you to conquer trails with confidence and style. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for a mountain bike lesson with one of our Terrace coaches and get ready to learn a ton of new skills. Let's get out and hit the trails together!
Not sure of your current skill level? Scroll to the bottom of the page for a break down of our riding levels. We also offer custom coaching packages, keep reading for details.
Questions? Send an email to [email protected]
Not sure of your current skill level? Scroll to the bottom of the page for a break down of our riding levels. We also offer custom coaching packages, keep reading for details.
Questions? Send an email to [email protected]
GROUP LESSONS (SINGLE SESSION)
A focused, single-session clinic designed to build specific mountain bike skills in a supportive group setting. Expect clear instruction, plenty of guided practice, and real-trail application to help you ride with more confidence and control.
May 10, 2026 | WOMEN'S CLINIC: Keep Up With Your Kids | REGISTRATION CLOSED
Ease into your Mother’s Day with family time in the morning, then carve out the afternoon for yourself on the bike!
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 1 pm to 3:30pm Rate: $50/person Duration: 2.5 hours Level: Experienced Beginner |
This experienced beginner session is designed to help you feel more at home on blue trails, building the skills to ride smoother, stronger, and with more confidence. Whether you're aiming to keep up, catch up, or simply enjoy a few well-earned hours to yourself, this is a supportive, welcoming space to progress your riding, and a pretty great Mother’s Day gift idea, too. There will be plenty of time for guided practice and personalized feedback throughout the session.
In this 2.5 hour session we'll focus on:
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Maximum 6 participants, minimum of 2 participants required for the clinic to run. Ages 18+. TORCA membership required.
May 21, 2026 | SKILLS CLINIC: Cornering with Confidence | REGISTRATION CLOSED
Do corners have you feel like you're just hangin' on and surviving? Let’s turn that into control and confidence.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 8 pm Rate: $50/person Duration: 2.5 hours Level: Intermediate |
This coaching session is designed to build real cornering confidence on technical terrain. We’ll break down the skills that turn survival-mode turns into smooth, controlled, and repeatable riding. Through guided drills and trail application, you’ll learn how to stay stable, choose better lines, and manage speed more effectively through Terrace’s signature tech-flow corners.
We’ll also connect terrain flow by working on pumping rollers and linking features so you can carry speed and rhythm through the trail instead of constantly braking and restarting. Skills covered:
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Maximum 5 participants, minimum of 2 participants required for the clinic to run. Ages 18+. TORCA membership required.
May 28, 2026 | SKILLS CLINIC: Intro to Rock Rolls | SOLD OUT!
Rock features got you second-guessing your life choices on the trail? You’re not alone.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 8 pm Rate: $50/person Duration: 2.5 hours Level: Intermediate |
Terrace's trail network is full of rock from short, gentle rolls to long, complex slabs. The variety of rock is one of the things that makes riding here so special. But if you're newer to the sport, those features can feel pretty intimidating. This clinic is here to change that.
Introduction to Rock Rolls is a beginner-friendly session designed to build your confidence on rock features. We'll start small, focus on the fundamentals, and give you the tools to approach riding rock with a plan instead of a prayer. In this 2-hour session, we'll cover:
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Maximum 4 participants, minimum of 2 participants required for the clinic to run. Ages 18+. TORCA membership required.
PROGRESSION SESSIONS
A two-session clinic that builds skills step-by-step over consecutive sessions. Session 1 covers core fundamentals, and Session 2 adds progression and real-trail application, helping you develop stronger, more lasting skills through repetition and practice.
May 11 & Jun 1, 2026 | PROGRESSION SESSION: Learn to Ride | SOLD OUT!
Just dropped a small fortune on a bike and don't know where to start? Don't worry, we've got you.
Monday, May 11, 2026 &
Monday, June 1, 2026 Time: 6 pm to 8 pm Rate: $75/person Duration: 2 x 2 hour sessions Level: Beginner |
Learn to Ride is a friendly, inclusive mountain bike workshop for adults who are brand new to the sport and ready to build confidence from the ground up. If you've just bought your first bike and are finally giving this whole "mountain biking thing" a go, this is the place to start.
In a small, supportive group setting, you’ll build skills step-by-step over two sessions, with time to practice, ask questions, and get personalized feedback. Session 2 will build directly on the foundations established in Session 1, helping you apply your skills on more varied terrain. Over the two sessions, we’ll cover:
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Maximum 4 participants, minimum of 2 participants required for the clinic to run. Ages 18+. TORCA membership required.
May 25 & June 29, 2026 | PROGRESSION SESSION: Learn to Climb | SOLD OUT!
Terrace’s climb trails got you like 😮💨? You’re not alone—we’re here to help.
Monday, May 25, 2026 &
Monday, June 29, 2026 Time: 6 pm to 8 pm Rate: $75/person Duration: 2.5 hours Level: Beginner |
Learn to Climb is a friendly, progressive mountain bike clinic designed to help riders build confidence and efficiency on the way up. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to clean up those short, punchy climbs that catch you off guard, this clinic breaks down the techniques that make climbing smoother, more controlled, and a lot less stressful.
In a small, supportive group setting, you’ll build skills step-by-step over two sessions, with time to practice, ask questions, and get personalized feedback. Session 2 builds directly on the foundations from Session 1, adding more technical skills and applying them to progressively more challenging terrain. Over the two sessions, we’ll cover:
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Maximum 4 participants, minimum of 2 participants required for the clinic to run. Ages 18+. TORCA membership required.
June 4 & June 11, 2026 | PROGRESSION SESSION: Tech Climbing-Dialed | SOLD OUT!
Technical climbs in Terrace feeling a bit like a puzzle you didn’t ask for? Let’s change that.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 &
Thursday, June 11, 2026 Time: 6 pm to 8 pm Rate: $75/person Duration: 2 x 2 hour sessions Level: Intermediate |
We all know that we’ve got to climb our notoriously technical uptracks to get to our fun, flowy downhill trails, and this is where we can help set you up to make that journey a whole lot easier. This two-part technical climbing clinic is designed to help riders dial in their climbing technique so that they feel more confident, efficient, and in control when the climb trail gets rooty, rocky, and technical.
In this lesson series we’ll build a strong foundation of practical climbing skills that you can immediately apply on Terrace terrain. The focus is on developing control, efficiency, and decision-making so technical climbs feel more manageable and less chaotic, especially when fatigue sets in or the trail gets awkward. Each session builds progressively, with time to practice, refine, and apply skills in real trail situations. Over the two sessions, we’ll cover:
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Maximum 4 participants, minimum of 2 participants required for the clinic to run. Ages 18+. TORCA membership required.
CUSTOM COACHING
One-on-one & tailored sessions
Rate: Starting at $75
Duration: 2 or 3 hours
Level: Beginner or Intermediate
Not finding what you are looking for in our scheduled programming? Our customized lessons offer the perfect opportunity to hone your skills or master new ones. Sign up for a one-on-one lesson or book a group session for you and your friends! With personalized instruction tailored to your skill level, you'll progress at your own pace and unlock your full potential as a mountain biker.
2-hour and 3-hour sessions are available for individuals and groups of up to 4 people, ages 13 and up. Available all season!
Note: Custom coaching sessions are also beneficial to Advanced riders looking to refine their skill set in order to perform trail maneuvers with more style and control. Everyone has something they can work on!
Duration: 2 or 3 hours
Level: Beginner or Intermediate
Not finding what you are looking for in our scheduled programming? Our customized lessons offer the perfect opportunity to hone your skills or master new ones. Sign up for a one-on-one lesson or book a group session for you and your friends! With personalized instruction tailored to your skill level, you'll progress at your own pace and unlock your full potential as a mountain biker.
2-hour and 3-hour sessions are available for individuals and groups of up to 4 people, ages 13 and up. Available all season!
Note: Custom coaching sessions are also beneficial to Advanced riders looking to refine their skill set in order to perform trail maneuvers with more style and control. Everyone has something they can work on!
LEVELS
Our scheduled programs are geared towards Beginner and Intermediate riders, where do you fit in?
You are new to mountain biking and 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!
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You have experience with mountain biking and are working on getting better at conquering 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!
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You are regularly riding most features on black trails with confidence and jumps and drops are no problem for you. Even an advanced rider can benefit immensely from taking a skills clinic focused on fine tuning body positioning and braking techniques. Sign up for a custom session tailored to your riding style.
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