HopOn Velodrome Shuttle (November-Coquitlam)

HopOn BVC Velodrome Shuttle (November – City of Coquitlam)

This autumn, Cycling BC and the Burnaby Velodrome Club are partnering with the City of Coquitlam to help transport and introduce students to the thrill of Velodrome cycling.

This 3-week after-school program is funded by Sport Canada CSIA grants to help provide innovative and discounted cycling programs for new communities, and as a result, our 2023 programs are 100% FREE.

However, the program is for confident bike riders only (Level 4 and beyond) who wish to learn to pedal a fixed-gear bike, safely navigate the banked turns, and build enough strength to ride along the blue line and the rail. This skills-focused session provided rental bikes, helmets, and NCCP Club-certified instructors.

Students also work together to learn to ride the stationary rollers and understand group riding etiquette on the velodrome, building spatial awareness and consideration for fellow participants. As a result of this 3-week program, students may be invited to attend other youth sessions, including Wednesday and Friday fitness-focused sessions.

This November 2023 cohort is open to the youth in the Coquitlam area.

Our shuttle van will pick up participants at 3:30 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre and transport the participants to the velodrome for the 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. session on the track. Parents pick up children at the velodrome between 6:05 p.m. – and 6:15 p.m. Parents are welcome to visit earlier and watch the session from the spectator area.

Each session includes a fundamental velodrome skill that helps the riders prepare to ride the velodrome safely and skillfully. Our instructor team abides by Cycling BC’s youth club instructor standards and carries background screenings, ethics training, and NCCP certification in velodrome cycling. In addition, participants become Cycling BC HopOn Members through registration and receive liability and sports accident coverage during HopOn activities for the remainder of the calendar year.

If your child does NOT require transportation, or your child’s school is outside the shuttle operating range, please register using our system to ensure FREE entry, and bring your child to the Burnaby Velodrome by 4:15 p.m. If your child attends a different school and cannot get to Pinetree Community Centre, please contact Cycling BC to explore alternative pickup times and locations.

Program Dates:

• November 2  @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• November 9  @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• November 16 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Additional 3-week cohorts begin on September 14, October 5, and November 30, respectively (learn more here). Children can also attend a Thursday “Youth Beginner/Intermediate” velodrome session throughout the entire year by registering on the BVC’s system. 

How do I register my child?

• STEP 1 – REGISTER via the City of Coquitlam (00141316)
• STEP 2 – COMPLETE our online forms using this discount code: HopOn-BVC-2023-25

Participants should be comfortable with ALL the following:

• Lift the front wheel
• Use gears and pedal up a steep hill
• Able to exercise intensely for 3-5 minutes

Please carefully read Cycling BC Skill Levels before registering.

To prepare, please bring the following:

• SMILES!
• Athletic Wear (what you would wear for gym class)
• Water bottle
• Healthy Snacks … we also provide sandwiches upon arrival at the facility

Participants receive a welcome email 7-14 days before the program starts. Please review HopOn’s Frequently Asked Questions or message us for more information. Learn more about the HopOn skills below or read Cycling BC’s SafeSport and Coach Excellence policy for more details.