Join the squad!
We’re creating an environment for youth and junior cyclist to build confidence, learn new skills and grow a passion for the sport.
Learn from the best!
Youth and Junior cycling sessions are instructed by certified coaches who are also some of the best athletes in Canada. Our coaching roster includes current and former professional athletes and national team members.
Coached sessions are available in three disciplines: mountain biking, road cycling and cyclocross.
Mountain Biking
Youth (Ages 10-13) & Junior (Ages 14-18)
Session Focus: Fundamental to intermediate mountain biking skills
Date & Time: Mondays 6:15-7:30PM
May 25th to August 31st
Location: GORBA Trails at Guelph Lake
Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike capable of riding off-road, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.
Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).
Intro Road Cycling
Youth (Ages 10-13) & Junior (Ages 14-18)
Session Focus: Fundamental to intermediate road cycling skills
Date & Time: Thursday 6:00-7:00PM
July 9, 16, 30, August 6
Location: Meeting at John Gamble Park in Guelph.
Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike (road, MTB, etc.), bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.
Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).
Intro MultiSport
Youth (Ages 10-13) & Junior (Ages 14-18)
Session Focus: Fundamental skills of run-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions for multisport events.
Date & Time: Thursday 6:00-7:00PM
May 21, July 3, July 23, August 13
Location: Meeting at John Gamble Park in Guelph.
Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike (road, MTB, etc.), bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.
Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).
Intermediate Road Cycling
Junior (Ages 14-18)
Session Focus: Road cycling skill and fitness intended to develop R4-6 road speed group ability.
Date & Time: Sundays 9:00-11:00AM
May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 (TdG), July 19, August 2, 9
Location: Guelph-area roads
Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike with drop bars, bike helmet and clipless shoes + pedals. Riders must also have appropriate apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.
Ability: R6 and up. At a minimum, riders should have the ability to ride for 1 hour at 28km/h with a group.
Cyclocross
Youth (Ages 10-13) & Junior (Ages 14-18)
Session Focus: Fundamental to intermediate cyclocross skills
Date & Time: Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM
September 3 October 29
Location: Private CX Venue
Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike capable of riding off-road, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.
Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).