Ages 6 - 8
Gear up for a mountain biking adventure with our Gear Gang programs, tailored for ages 6-8 from beginner (Level 1) to advanced (Level 5). Riders will conquer our WinSport trail network, navigate the nearby Paskapoo slopes in our offsite activities, and refine skills at our program exclusive Skills Centre. Embracing breaks for water, snacks, and basic bike care, the entire program is a thrilling trail exploration, fostering confidence and friendship in a fun learning environment.
All groups will be organized by level and are taught to the lowest riding level in each group. Based on registration numbers, groups may have to be combined.
Lessons are 2 hours in length. Lift will not be accessible for spring programs. Levels may be combined based on registration.
Please review our Mountain Bike Safety Information before your program starts
TERMS OF CONTRACT
IMPORTANT – WAIVERS REQUIRED
A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Programs, Lessons, and Camps and, if applicable, rental of Equipment. If the applicable Waiver is not completed, participation in the WinSport Program, access to WinSport’s facilities and/or rental of Equipment will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.
The Waiver will be available for completion during the sales process, and a copy is available for preview below.
- Each adult participant must complete their own Waiver
- A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participant
PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
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ENROLLMENT IS REVOCABLE WITHOUT REFUND IN THE EVENT OF MISCONDUCT. CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT AND REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO WINSPORT’S REFUND POLICY.
NO GUARANTEE OF CONDITIONS
We do not guarantee bike park or trail conditions, weather or other operating conditions including open terrain or lift operation.
NO FOOT TRAFFIC ALLOWED IN BIKE PARK
For the safety of WinSport’s guests, there is no foot traffic allowed or Bike Park viewing of lessons. Parents are not allowed in the Bike Park without mountain bike equipment and a valid ticket/pass. Only persons with a valid ticket/pass who are biking with appropriate equipment will be permitted in the Bike Park.
CODE OF CONDUCT
For the safety and enjoyment of all, Participants and users of WinSport’s facilities are required to follow the WinSport Code of Conduct
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Explore the basics of mountain biking such as braking, body position, and turning to explore your first mountain bike trails. Our coaches will build your confidence to practice new skills on new trails.
Expected Level of Trails/Features
Level 1 groups will start the week on Green trails such as Gromville, Green Freeride 1, and Green XC Loop, and eventually aim to progress to more difficult green trails such as Strawberry Shortcake, and Gnarnia, accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will not access any chairlift trails. .
Pre-requisites
- Comfortable riding on pavement and wide gravel but has never mountain biked before
- Comfortable maintaining balance and using front and back brakes
- Little to no previous experience on any mountain bike trails
Key Goals
- Learn basic skills such as body positioning, gearing, and braking
- Gain confidence stopping, steering, and changing direction
- Progress from primarily pavement-based trails to Green mountain bike trails
Equipment Required
- Front and rear brakes required.
- Minimum helmet requirement: Half-shell (full face helmet to be worn on downhill trails if brought to camp by participant)
Progress your basic skills onto your first Blue Trails, riding with more fluidity and control. Our coaches will begin introducing more techniques and trails to your learning.
Expected Level of Trails/Features
Level 2 groups will start on Green trails progressing to blue trails, accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the final day of their program via up-track riding.
Pre-requisites
- Comfortable riding on some Green trails
- Confident riding on bumpy, rocky, and root covered trails
- Confident riding sections of trails without putting a foot down
- Little to no previous experience on Blue trails and capable of riding cross a 5 km cross-country loop
Key Goals
- Continue progressing your basic skills on more technical trails
- Improve cornering, body position, and steering to ride more fluidly
- Progress from Green mountain bike trails to easy Blue trails
Equipment Requirements
- Front and rear disc brakes recommended.
- Front suspension required.
- Minimum helmet Requirement: Half-shell (full face helmet to be worn on downhill trails if brought to camp by participant).
Learn the fundamental skills required to take on Blue features, and lift accessible Blue trails. Our coaches will train to ride with more technique to continue expanding the number and difficulty of the trails you can ride.
Expected Level of Trails/Features
Level 3 groups will start the week on Green and Blue trails aiming to progress to more difficult blue trails, accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the penultimate day of the program via up-track riding.
Pre-requisites
- Comfortable riding on most Green trails
- Experienced in shifting gears, riding both uphill and downhill, and on rocky, rooted, and bumpy trails
- Little to no previous experience on lift-accessed trails and capable of riding across a 7-9 km cross-country loop
Key Goals
- Further develop your basic skills to improve your speed on trails
- Learn to ride Blue features, and develop line selection
- Expand the number of Green and Blue trails you can comfortably ride
Equipment Requirements
- Front and rear disc brakes required
- Front suspension required
- Minimum helmet requirement: Half-shell [full face helmet to be worn on downhill trails if brought to camp by participant]
- Knee & elbow pads recommended
Increase your riding at speed on technical trails, including your first Black trail. Coaches will focus on refining your skills to ride faster, more fluidly and with more confidence.
Expected Level of Trails/Features
Level 4 groups will start the week on Blue trails aiming to progress to more difficult blue trails, accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the second day of their program via up-track riding.
Pre-requisites
- Comfortable riding on Blue trails
- Confident riding at moderate and safe speed while carrying momentum on trail
- Moderate experience on lift-accessed trails and capable of riding across a 9-11 km cross-country loop
Key Goals
- Develop your skills to experience larger Blue features and more technical trails at a safe speed
- Progress your skills, line selection, body positioning, and cornering to access Black trails
- Complete all Blue trails and progress to Black trails
Equipment Requirements
- Front and rear disc brakes required
- Front suspension required
- Minimum Helmet Requirement: Half-shell [full face helmet to be worn on downhill trails if brought to camp by participant]
- Knee & elbow pads recommended
Conquer the WinSport trail network including Black features and Black trails with speed and confidence. Coaches will focus on skill proficiency and athletes' feedback to progress their riding to allow for bigger jumps, drops, and trail speeds.
Expected Level of Trails/Features
Level 5 groups will start the week on Blue trails aiming to progress to black trails accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the first day of their program via up-track riding.
Pre-requisites
- Comfortable riding on most Blue trails looking to get on Black trails
- Confident picking a line and riding difficult technical trail sections, steep trails, narrow pathways, and Blue features
- Highly experienced on lift-accessed trails and capable riding across a 12-15km cross-country loop
Key Goals
- Develop your skills to experience Black features and more technical trails, riding with greater speed, control, and fluidity
- Develop strong technique and technical skills to unlock the entire Bike Park
- Ride every trail available including our Black trails
Equipment Requirements
- Front and rear disc brakes required
- Front suspension required
- Rear suspension recommended
- Dropper post recommended
- Half-shell and full-face helmet required (full-face helmet to be worn on downhill trails)
- Knee pads strongly recommended
- Other body armour such as neck brace, chest/back protector, elbow pads recommended
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