Youth Recreation Cycling Programs

  • Fun and friendships
  • Safe​​
  • Build skills, strength & endurance

NCCH’s recreation program is aimed at young riders ages 6-12 with levels ranging from beginners through to those interested in riding with a group at a recreational pace or for those interested in building up to competition levels*. 

Winter is no barrier! Outdoor rides are typically on grass, gravel and or wooded trails around the Ancaster Community Centre from April through to October. During winter months we move to a large building at the Ancaster Fair Grounds where we offer fun technical skills training using our special built MTB equipment. In early spring we move to our CompuTrainer studio or virtually at your home with your own smart trainer where we offer strength and endurance training as well as virtual group ride and race opportunities.

Equipment: Most recreational riders use mountain bikes (MTB), must be in good working order and fitted such that the rider is able to maintain control. Helmet is also required.
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* At the pre-competition level the rider aims to be able to ride for 1.5hrs hours with moderate hills and moderate technical difficulty and able to complete basic maintenance on their own bike.
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for 8 week INDOOR MTB SKILLS CAMP (details below).
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​Registration closes November 16, 2020

​Covid-19 compliant program
​Location: Ancaster Fair Grounds, School Fair Bldg.
For more information
please visit our Member Welcome Guide
​and/or contact ​recruitmentdirector@ncch.ca

Summer

Beginner through to Pre-Competitive 
Summer Recreation Programs
For riders wanting to learn basic bike skills (balance, braking, gearing, cornering) through to riders at the pre-competition level*.  Riders will be put into ability based groups (~7:1 rider/coach ratio) and can change throughout the program as riders progress at different rates. 
​​Two 10 Week Session Options:
Session 1: April 15 to June 20
Session 2: July 8 to September 12

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​Wed 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Sat 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Choose to attend Wednesdays, Saturdays or both days.
$xx for one day/wk
$yy for two days/wk

Fall

Explore new cycling trails and activities.
Mini Explorer Camp
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Each week your child will explore a different cycling trails and activities including a  fun mini Cyclocross Race, gravel ride, orienteering etc.

Prerequisite: Riding advanced recreation level.

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September 18 to October 30th

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Saturdays 9:30 am - 11 am.
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$TBD​

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Winter

Build strong technical skills 
Indoor MTB Skills Camp​
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​Continue developing technical skills, agility and strength throughout the winter months  with our custom MTB skills equipment in a safe fun environment located in large building at the Ancaster Fair Grounds -School Fair Building.
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Nov. 28 - Jan. 23
​(8 Weeks):
W1: Introduction
W2: Teeter Totter
W3: Box Game
W4: Skinnies
W5: Balance, Agility
W6: Bunnies
W7 Trials
​W8: Indoor Bike Rodeo
Saturdays 11am - 12 noon
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$80.00
Register soon as spots are limited.
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Spring

Off season training.
Cyclefit Training
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​​This program is to get youth fit and ready for the outdoor cycling season! Youth not only boost their strength, endurance and speed, they also develop cadence and gearing skills that are sometimes difficult to learn outside on uneven terrain.
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March through to mid April at our CompuTrainer studio or, depending on COVID precautions at the time, provided on a virtual basis with smart trainers at your home. 

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Training dates and times TBD.
$TBD
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Learn to pedal and balance.
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Before your child begins to pedal, have them learn to ride a NCCH balance bike. Develop two-wheeled balance, coordination, and confidence. We ride fun mini-cyclocross courses and pathways.

​*NCCH provides the balance bikes
​Typical age group 3-6 years
​Not offered at this time due to Covid 19, but stay tuned as things are constantly changing!
​$TBD