After-School

Building confidence through cycling

A 3-6 week after-school program for riders 6-16 years old, HopOn After-School programs are designed to teach intermediate cycling skills, build confidence and connect local youth with one another through cycling challenges.

HopOn instructors are trained by the National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP) and undergo a background screening. Cycling BC’s HopOn program abides by the Coach Association of Canada’s Responsible Coaches Movement. It also follows the High Five: Healthy Child Development principles to help our instructors create an engaging and effective learning environment.

The program is designed for students who can already ride and exhibit level 2-5 abilities. Programs are designed and facilitated by local instructors, and a variety of skill levels are welcome.

Getting Started

  • Lesson Plan

    Participants are split into working groups based on ability. Each session is designed to include one intermediate skill, a 30-45 minute bike ride on green or easy blue trails and a fun cycling game to re-enforce the day’s focus.  Fundamental concepts covered may include any of the following and will depend on the skill level of the group:

    • Brake Modulation & Descending
    • Riding features or in a group
    • Terrain Management and/or traffic awareness
    • Wheel lifts and hops
    • Dismounting & Remounting at speed
    • Bumping & Buzzing a partner
    • Using gears to master terrain change
    • Riding rollers and small drops
  • Instructors

    HopOn After-School instructors are trained by the National Coaches Certification Program and accredited by Cycling BC’s HopOnprogram. Each program is run by an event organizer who has applied for a grant from Cycling BC to access training, resources, and administrative support. There are two formats of delivery:

    • School Bike Club led by trained teachers (starts on school grounds)
    • Community program led by trained instructors (starts at a park or community centre)

    Each program requires at least 2 instructors present at all times and a participant ratio as follows:

    • 1:6 – riding Mountain Bike trails
    • 1:10 – riding on grass fields only
  • Financial Aid

    Families in need can apply for up to $400 per year in KidSport funding. Find your local chapter and apply today.

Find a nearby program

Event

City

Date

Time

Ages

Status

Poster
HopOn: After-school Bike Program (Coquitlam) Coquitlam Sep 11, 2026 4:30
HopOn: After-school Bike Program (Coquitlam) Coquitlam Sep 18, 2026 4:30
HopOn: After-school Bike Program (Coquitlam) Coquitlam Sep 25, 2026 4:30
HopOn: After-school Bike Program (Coquitlam) Coquitlam Oct 2, 2026 4:30
HopOn: After-school Bike Program (Coquitlam) Coquitlam Oct 9, 2026 4:30
HopOn: After-school Bike Program (Coquitlam) Coquitlam Oct 16, 2026 4:30

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