iRide Burnaby: MTB & Velodrome Camp

iRide Burnaby, in partnership with the Burnaby Velodrome Club

Are you ready to take your riding to a new level? Looking for a new cycling experience?

In partnership with the Burnaby Velodrome Club, this 5-day camp is designed to help riders who are ready to build the skills and confidence to tackle blue mountain bike trails and see how fast they are on the velodrome!

Each day starts with a 2-hour velodrome session (rental bike included for free), coached by Cycling BC’s iRide Manager, Ben Chaddock.  Throughout the week, riders learn everything from track cycling basics, to riding at the top of the track in a group! If you have visited the velodrome before, we will help you achieve a new level of skill. If you are brand-new to the track, let’s see how high and fast we can help you ride!

Each afternoon, our team will ride in the Burnaby Mountain area, including the Mtn. Air Park, North Road Trails, and the East-face. We’ll help you refine your body position, braking at speed, all four parts of the ‘World Cup’ turn, and everything you need to ride blue-rated Mtn. Bike trails with confidence.

Velodrome bikes provided on-site, free for all riders. Mtn. Bike rentals are available, request during registration. Bicycle storage throughout the week is offered by Cycling BC.  All sessions are covered by Cycling BC’s insurance policy with Gallagher.  This camp is open to ages 12-15, Skill Level 5+.

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 HERE ($350 fee) – select from the “Camps” dropdown menu

Participants should be comfortable with ALL the following (iRide Level 5+):

• Change gears quickly and smoothly
• Can follow behind another rider
• Lift the front wheel
• Stop’n go while descending a hill
• Stop’n go with 1 hand
• Comfortably ride Green Mtn. Bike Trails
• Learning how to ride Blue Mtn. Bike Trails
• Ready to exercise hard for 5 minutes
• Able to exercise for 2 hours

Please carefully read Cycling BC Skill Levels before registering. This camp is for levels 4 and 5.

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)
  • All other bikes will be provided (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.