Program Overview:

Group One: Learn to Ride I is for 10-13 year olds who are interested in improving their riding skills, fitness, and off-road riding in a social setting. Weekly topics include trail etiquette and safety, riding skills, and bike maintenance.

Group Two: Skill Development is for 12-16 year olds who are interested in improving their fitness, skills and becoming involved in mountain bike racing. Weekly topics include riding skills, fitness training, race skills and bike maintenance.

Program Dates/Times:

May 2nd, 2011 for 8 weeks on Monday evenings from 7:00PM-8:30PM.  After the end of June there are informal group rides on Mondays for the remainder of the summer.

Costs:

The program costs $85.00 for the first child and $70.00 for a second child and  $65 for each additional child. This fee includes an NBR and SCA general membership. (SCA racing memberships cost an additional $10 per child)

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a CSA approved cycling helmet and a mountain bike in good running order.

Contact Information:

Program Coordinator: Larry Fast at 242-1757 or lfast@davismachineco.com

Website: http://www.saskcycling.ca/~nbr/

Program Overview:

Weekly trail rides in the Saskatoon trail system.

Program Dates/Times:

Tuesday Night Adult Rides

Monday Night Women’s Rides

Both rides start from the Broadway Roastery at 6:30pm

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a CSA approved cycling helmet and a mountain bike in good running order.

Contact Information:

Website: http://www.saskcycling.ca/~nbr/

Program Overview:

Weekly Mountain Bike Races.  These are more for training purposes and having fun.

Program Dates/Times:

The Wednesday night locations:

• Diefenbaker Park - Meet at 6:30pm at bottom of big hill facing north.

Workout from 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Fun Race from 7:15 - 7:45 pm

Trail Ride from 7:45 - 8:15pm

• Silverwood - Meet at 6:45pm at DIRT Dump.
• Blackstrap Prov Park - Meet at base of Blackstrap Ski Hill at 6:45pm.

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a CSA approved cycling helmet and a mountain bike in good running order.

Contact Information:

Website: http://www.saskcycling.ca/~nbr/

Program Overview:

Are you interested in racing, but worried about how to start out? The first few races, road or mountain bike, can be intimidating for a new racer. The Northern Bush Rastas can help! We have a Racer Mentoring program to help people make the transition from recreational riding to racing.

New racers are partnered up with club members who have racing experience. They help you out with a lot of the basics of getting ready to race, such as: registration, pre-rides, what to pack, what to wear, what to eat, how long to warm up, starting, some race tips and more. All sorts of things a rider needs to do to help things go smoothly and have a good race.

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a CSA approved cycling helmet and a mountain bike in good running order.

Contact Information:

For more information on becoming a mentor, or getting some help with racing this year, email Neil at neil@biking.org or call him at 477-3462.

Program Overview:

This 8-week program is designed to get you in shape for the trails and teaches skills for off-road.  If you are a beginner or intermediate cyclist these lessons are for you.   Sessions will be filled with the basics of climbing, descending, cornering, gearing, fitness and fun.   All rides are coached by NCCP certified coaches.

Program Dates/Times:

Monday nights from 7:00-8:30pm

Costs:

Cost is $75 (includes SCA membership)

Required Equipment:

Participants need a freshly tuned-up mountain bike and helmet.

Contact Information:

For more information contact Crystal, nbrwomensride@gmail.com  

(306) 652-6327

Program Overview:

The boot camps focus on learning group riding skills.  We want to
educate and teach new riders how to exist in a group and not be a danger
to themselves and others.  We teach riding side by side, in a line, the importance of letting each other know about road hazards.  How to switch from the front of the line to the back of the line.  How to draft and how to provide the draft.  How to pace.  How to brake.  Potential emergence avoidance techniques. 
And a whole host of more important functions. Young riders are certainly welcome.  They must hold themselves responsible for their actions.  This means riding with safety in mind.

Program Dates/Times:

Boot Camps - April 19/26/May 3^rd  - Meet at Doug's Spoke & Sport at 6:30 PM 

Costs:

Membership in the SCA and Horizon 100 Club.

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a CSA approved cycling helmet and a road bike in good running order.

Contact Information:

Website: http://www.horizon100.com/horizon/

Program Overview:

Pack riding for fitness purposes, this isn’t a race.  For cyclists who are skilled enough to ride in pack riding.  This is a good follow up for new riders after taking the Boot Camp Series.  All riders must be self sufficient and responsible for their own actions.

Program Dates/Times:

Saturday rides (50 or 100 km):
9:00 a.m. in April, May, September, October
7:30 a.m. in June, July, August

Wednesday rides (50 km):
6:30 p.m. May through August

Meet at Doug's Spoke 'N Sport

Costs:

Membership in the SCA and Horizon 100 Club.

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a CSA approved cycling helmet and a road bike in good running order.

Contact Information:

Website: http://www.horizon100.com/horizon/

Program Overview:

Do you have a young cyclist in your family?  Between the ages 8-12?  We have a nine week program (May 5 to June 30) in place to foster intense fun, intense laughter, and intense learning.  We will be teaching young folk to ride a bike.  No training wheels allowed.  So mom and dad you can join in too.  We will be teaching safe bike riding. There will be a bike check and helmet fitting session put on by Bruce's Cycle Works. We will help your child to develop biking skills and respect for the sport. 

Program Dates/Times:

N/A

Costs:

Membership in the SCA and Horizon 100 Club.

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a CSA approved cycling helmet and a bike in good running order.

Contact Information:

clubinfo.horizon100@gmail.com

Program Overview:

Participants will learn mountain bike riding skills like braking, gear selection, cornering, descending, riding over obstacles, balancing, climbing and proper positioning on your bike.

Program Dates/Times:

May 4^th until June 29^th at the Douglas Park Hill.  5:45-7:00 pm. With an opportunity to join in the Off Road Syndicate Wednesday Night club race at 6:30pm.

Costs:

$60 which includes a membership with the SCA and ORS

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a helmet and a bike in good working order.

Contact Information:

smaclennan@accesscomm.ca     Website: http://www.offroadsyndicate.com/

Program Overview:

Club Racing with various distances for each level of racer.

Program Dates/Times:

Douglas Park Hill, Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

Costs:

Membership in the SCA and ORS is mandatory ($40)

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a helmet and a bike in good working order.

Contact Information:

Website: http://www.offroadsyndicate.com/raceseries.php

Program Overview:

Participants will learn bike-handling skills (braking, cornering, gear selection, climbing, descending, balance, etc.); group riding skills (pace lines, echelons, etc.), and training intervals.  These rides are geared for riders of all ages who may not yet be totally comfortable on their road/tri bikes.  The course will be lead by a NCCP Level III Cycling Coach.

Program Dates/Times:

Rides will be held on Monday evenings, from 6:30 to about 8pm from May until the end of June

Costs:

TBA – membership in the SCA and RCC is mandatory ($40)

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a helmet and a bike in good working order.

Contact Information:

Program Coordinator: Sean Kukura at 569-3265 or kukura@sasktel.net

Program Overview:

Inter club race series, time trials, team time trials and pursuit races.

Program Dates/Times:

April to August 6:00pm

Costs:

Membership in the SCA and RCC is mandatory ($40)

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a helmet and a bike in good working order.

Contact Information:

Website: http://www.reginacycleclub.com/site/

Program Overview:

Mud Pups (ages 6-7), Dirt Dogs (ages 8-10), and Rock Hounds (ages 11-13) are all about providing a Fun & Safe environment to bike in, and giving beginners a chance to learn & practice skills that sharpen their super jr. cycling abilities.

Program Dates/Times:

May 15^th – June 11^th 9:00 AM

Costs:

$59.99 which includes a membership with the SCA and Swift Current Cycling Club

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a helmet and a bike in good working order.

Contact Information:

Website: http://www.swiftcurrentcycling.ca/

Program Overview:

Participants will learn mountain bike riding skills like braking, gear selection, cornering, descending, riding over obstacles, balancing, climbing and proper positioning on your bike.

Program Dates/Times:

TBA

Costs:

TBA

Required Equipment:

Participants will need a helmet and a bike in good working order.

Contact Information:

690.9094         large.jim@sasktel.net