All programs are led by qualifies NCCP Mountain Bike Coaches
iRide Sprockids Cycling Program
Sprockids was originally developed in 1990 as a self-esteem/anger-management program to help students succeed in school.
Since then Sprockids has evolved into a multi-faceted program engaging thousands of young people in the life-long activity of mountain biking while teaching them the skills, values, and strategies to succeed in life.
Mission Statement:
The program is now used in over 21 countries by teachers, coaches, cycling clubs, youth organizations, law enforcement agencies, and parents.
Through the sport of mountain biking,young people will have the opportunity to develop the skills, values and strategies that will guide them and enable them to succeed in school and in life.
The Sprockids Program was designed with input from educators, national level coaches, trail builders, professional athletes & program implementation consultants.
The Nanaimo iRide/Sprockids programs are 6 weeks long and includes games and challenges from both the Sprockids and iRide curriculum.
Typical sessions include skill development, bicycle rides, and games appropriate to participant age and ability, following the Cycling Canada Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD).
Benefits of iRide Sprockids:
Parents & Kids
Qualified coaches provide a low-cost and sport-focused after-school program
Clubs & Youth Racers
Improve youth recruitment and provide leadership opportunities for U19 riders with free training
Sprockids
Help develop the long-term legacy of Sprockids through a sport body initiative
Cycling BC iRide
Connect iRide school participants to fun leaders and grow province-wide participation
Youth MTB Club
All programs are led by qualifies NCCP Mountain Bike Coaches and follow the LTAD youth development model
- 10 week program-Doumont / Westwood Trails
- 2019-Starting second week in May
- Wednesdays at 5:30-7pm
- One Saturday a Month based on Coach availability
Youth MTB Club
- Thrills & Skills Cycling Jersey-requirement
- Shorts or pants that won’t snag on bike
- Mountain bike with at least front suspension and disc brakes.
- Dropper post recommended
- Clipless pedals and shoes
- OR Mountain bike specific flat pedals and mountain bike specific flat shoes
- Knee/elbow pads suggested
- Knee/full shin pads mandatory if riding flat pedals
- Crack/shatter resistant Sunglasses encouraged
- Full fingered gloves
- Water
- Flat repair kit (tube, pump, tire levers, etc)
- Proper fitting helmet
Adult MTB Skills Camps
- 6 week camp – Doumont and Westwood Trails
- 2019-Starting first week in June
- Thursdays at 5:30-7pm
- One Saturday a Month based on Coach availability
- Must sign Waiver form
- Must be/become Cycling BC member (for Insurance)
Adult MTB Skills Camps
Gear necessities
- Thrills & Skills Cycling Jersey-requirement
- Shorts or pants that won’t snag on bike
- Mountain bike with at least front suspension and disc brakes.
- Dropper post recommended
- Clipless pedals and shoes
- OR Mountain bike specific flat pedals and mountain bike specific flat shoes
- Knee/elbow pads suggested
- Knee/full shin pads mandatory if riding flat pedals
- Crack/shatter resistant Sunglasses encouraged
- Full fingered gloves
- Hydrapack with working bladder
- Flat repair kit (tube, pump, tire levers, etc)
- proper fitting helmet-full faced not required and not recommended
