COME RIDE WITH US THIS SEASON!

Our coaches have a minimum of 10 years of experience riding mountain bikes and are professionally certified with the PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructors' Association).  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!

Meet our local coaches

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 PMBIA-certified instructors in Terrace 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.

SKILLS CLINIC
Terradise Tune-Up

register for TERRADISE TUNE-UP SKILLS CLINIC

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 10:30 am to 1 pm
Rate: $100/person
Duration: 2.5 hours 
Level: Intermediate
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Do you feel like you're just hangin' on and surviving? Would you rather be driving? This Terradise-focused session will elevate your cornering skills and give you tools to tackle technical sections with skill and precision. Exploration of line choice, body position and braking techniques will help you navigate turns with stability and confidence. Your day won't be complete without practicing pumping through rollers to help find your flow. Unlock the secrets of Terrace's signature tech-flow terrain and find yourself riding in paradise on Terradise!

*Maximum 6 participants, ages 18 and up
**This session will begin at the "Y" intersection on Spring Creek Steinhoe
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WOMEN'S CLINIC
Find Your Flow

REGISTER FOR​ WOMEN'S SPECIFIC SKILLS CLINIC

Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Rate: $100/person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Beginner
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Ready to shred with the best of 'em?  Join our lesson to transform those wobbly rides into epic summer adventures! Fundamental mountain bike skills including important skills such as braking, changing gears and body positioning will be covered. There will be lots of opportunity for instruction, practice and feedback in a supportive and safe environment as we learn how to take our new skills to the trails. You'll be flowing over features with your best foot forward* in no time!

*Warning: Insider mountain bike joke. If you don't understand it now, you will after you take this course!
**Maximum 6 participants, ages 18 and up

SKILLS CLINIC
Climb Crusher

register for CLIMB Crusher skills clinic

Sunday, May 12, 2024
Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
Rate: $100/person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Intermediate
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If you're familiar with riding in Terrace, you know that our climb trails are no joke! Join us for a session focusing on technical climbing moves to help make our trails more enjoyable to ride. Develop skills and techniques to help you negotiate technical uphill corners, ride up and over trail obstacles, and improve traction while climbing. Skills you learn in this session will translate to any uphill singletrack. Trust us, if you can master climb trails in Terrace, you will be able to conquer climbs anywhere else your bike travels may take you!​

*Maximum 4 participants, ages 18 and up.  E-bikes welcome!

WOMEN'S CLINIC
Level UP!

register for LEVEL UP! WOMEN'S SKILLS CLINIC

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 6pm to 18:30pm
Rate: $100/person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Experienced Beginner
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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, and other tips to increase your confidence on the bike.  With lots of opportunity for instruction, practice and feedback in a supportive and safe environment, we will learn to take our skills beyond green trails!

*Maximum 4 participants, ages 18 and up

SKILLS CLINIC
Terrace Tech Blues

register for TERRACE TECH BLUES SKILLS CLINIC

Sunday, June 2, 2024
Time: 10am to 1:30pm
Rate: $100/person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Intermediate
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This session is all about leveling up your skills so you can conquer more of our signature Terrace tech-flow terrain!  We will focus our lesson on blue trails in the Hey Bear area, dialing in body position & braking techniques to help tackle tricky features with more skill and confidence.  From rock gardens to punchy climbs and flowy descents, we will learn to flow through the rough stuff and be smooth like butter!  Our knowledgeable instructors will guide you through your journey in a supportive and comfortable learning environment.

*Maximum 8 participants, ages 18 and up

PROGRESSION SESSIONS
Slabs n' Roll

register for SLABS N' ROLL PROGRESSION SESSIONS

Mondays, June 17 & 24, 2024
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Rate: $125/person
Duration: 2 x 2 hour sessions
Level: Intermediate
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Unleash your slab-crushing potential!  This 2-day progression series will guide you through techniques to help you confidently take on rock slabs and rolls.  Dive deep into techniques and strategies for riding slabs and roll downs.  Learn how to assess lines, manage speed, and use body positioning to tackle challenging terrain both uphill and downhill.  Spend your course time on the trails you know, with our instructors guiding you through each maneuver and technique in a supportive community environment!

*Maximum 6 participants, ages 18 and up

CUSTOM COACHING
​One-on-one & tailored sessions

register for Custom coaching Sessions

Rate: Starting at $100
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!
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​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!  

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!  

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.

Questions?  Send an email to [email protected]