Ages 4 - 5
Ignite your child's love for mountain biking with our Pedal Pals program tailored for ages 4-5. Our skilled instructors focus on developing fundamental riding skills, ensuring your youngster is trail-ready. Alongside breaks for water, snacks, and basic bike care, the adventure unfolds on our WinSport trail network, offsite at the nearby Paskapoo slopes, and our program exclusive Skills Centre.
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 some flat terrain and Green trails such as Gromville and Gnarnia, aiming to progress to more difficult green trails such as Strawberry Shortcake, and Green Freeride 1, accessing both freeride and technical terrain as well as 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
- Certified/approved helmet required
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 the week on Green trails such as Gnarnia, Gromville, and the nearby paskapoo slopes, eventually aiming to progress to more difficult green and some blue trails accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will not access any chairlift trails.
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 Required
- Comfortable riding on some Green terrain
- Confident riding on bumpy, rocky, and root covered
- 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