iRide New West: Bike Camp

iRide Bike Camp, in partnership with the City of New Westminster

Spend your summer days mastering new bike skills with Cycling BC’s iRide instructors.

In partnership with the City of New Westminster, this 5-day camp is designed to help riders build the skills and confidence to tackle beginner mountain bike trails.  Each day will include a skill, a game, and a bike ride in the area.

Rental equipment is available upon request. Bicycle storage is provided by Cycling BC.  Open to ages 9-12, Skill Level 3-4.

All sessions are covered by Cycling BC’s insurance policy with Gallagher.

New for 2021, all riders who register at least 2 weeks before the camp start date will receive an iRide custom athletic t-shirt, perfect for riding in the summer heat, plus our vinyl sticker kit and skills matrix report card. Learn more about this new exciting perk@ cyclingbc.net/irideswag.

How do I register my child?

• STEP 1 – REGISTER @ City of New Westminster website ($350) (GUIDE PDF-94293)
• STEP 2 – Sign Cycling BC acknowledgment of risk form – use “Camps” dropdown menu

Participants should be comfortable with the following (Level 3-4):

• Stop & start quickly,
• Use their gears,
• Tap their head while riding,
• Look behind while riding straight,
• Roll-off sidewalk curb smoothly,
• Ability to exercise for 60 minutes.

Please carefully read Cycling BC Skill Levels before registering. This camp is for levels 3 and 4.

To prepare, please bring the following:

• SMILES!
• Water, lunch, and snacks,
• Gloves, All-weather clothing
• Helmets (CSA approved)
• Mountain bike with gears and hand brakes
  • Overnight bike storage is provided @ Cycling BC’s office (security)
  • Rental bikes are available for riders 4’0 – 5’5″ tall
  • Velodrome rental bike provided by Burnaby Velodrome
  • Conduct a bike safety check (try one of iRide’s registered bike shops)

Participants receive a welcome email 7-14 days before the camp starts.  For more information, please review iRide’s Frequently Asked Questions or send us a message.

Where are we going?

• Mon    – Moody Park
• Tues    – Moody Park to Queens Park
• Wed    – Moody Park to Taylor Park Park
• Thurs  – Hume Park & Greenway
• Fri       – Burnaby Velodrome (or another day in New West)