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: Wednesdays 6:15-7:30PM, May to August. Tentative 2025 Start: May 7th
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: Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM, Bi-weekly, May to August. Tentative 2025 Start: May 22nd
Location: Flamboro Speedway, closed circuit. No cars!
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).
Advanced Road Cycling
Junior (Ages 14-18)
Session Focus: Advanced road cycling skill and fitness intended to develop R3-5 road speed group ability.
Date & Time: Thursdays 6:00-7:30PM, Bi-weekly (alternating with Speedway sessions) May to August. Tentative 2025 Start: May 29th
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: R5 and up. At a minimum, riders should have the ability to ride for 1 hour at 30km/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 & October. Tentative 2025 Start: September 4th
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).