iRide Nanaimo p/b Thrills & Skills

UPDATED Sept 15, 2021: Event cancelled due to low registration

Hello! I’m Stephen Pilcher and over the past 4 seasons, my team of iRide Instructors and I have enjoyed helping kids in the Nanaimo area build confidence, friends, and an appreciation for the challenges of outdoor exercise.

Our 2021 autumn program, Thrills & Skills p/b iRide, will be 6-weeks long and is designed for ages 8-12, skill level 4-5.  Each session includes a few skills, a game, and a trail ride at Diver Lake Park. Participants will need to bring a mountain bike (or a kid’s bike with gears), a helmet, and of course their STOKE!

As recipients of an iRide Development Grant, our instructors have registered with Cycling BC, undergone NCCP-training, and completed a background screening. All sessions are covered by Cycling BC’s insurance policy with Gallagher and permitted by the City of Nanaimo.

Program Dates:

• Sept 16
• Sept 23
• Sept 30
• Oct 7
• Oct 14
• Oct 21

Some of the sessions may include a visit to the Steve Smith Bike Park.

To prepare, please complete the following:

• Register Online
• Conduct a bike safety check (try one of iRide’s registered bike shops)
• Check out iRide’s Frequently Asked Questions section

If you have any questions, please send us a message.

Afterward, here are some ways to continue cycling:

• Access financial aid from KidSport (up to $400 per year) to cover the cost of this program. Learn more at our Cycling BC Mini-Membership webpage.
• iRide Camps (Summer)
• Free Kids Races (Autumn)
• Youth Clubs (BMX, MTB, Velodrome, Cyclocross, or Road)
• Share your thoughts (2-minute survey)