Have you ever thought about how cool biking is? And spending entires days ripping up single trails surrounded by lush forest and feeling the thrill and adrenalin when you ride steep rock faces and high bridges. Does this sound like something you would like to try or would you like to improve your skills to be able to enjoy all of it? Then, come to Whistler and join our Bike Development Program. Whistler is one of the most well-known places for mountain biking. Trails like A-line, Canadian Open Course, Drop-in Clinic, and Whistler Downhill are just few of the popular tracks in the Whistler Bike Park and that's not all. Whistler also offers countless cross country trails with many features that will keep you busy till you master all of the black diamond bridges and rock faces. Your fitness and skill level will be tested every single ride when you will have to prove your abilities to be able to move to the next level. The best athletes in the world are coming to Whistler to ride the bike park and that all makes Whistler the best place toreach your highest potential. develop your riding skills and
Biking is an adrenalin and progressive sport and you have to be strong not only in your technique, but also mentally and physically. The Bike Development Program will help you significantly improve your technique and speed. The program combines XC biking training with Downhill riding which is the best combination for developing your skills. Thanks to our world class coaches we can provide you with the best training in Whistler. National coaches and pro riders with World Cup experiences are working with our students to help them to achieve the best results they possibly can.
Program length:
The program is offered for various terms:
summer season
three months
two months
one month.
Training:
First is the time to gain flexibility, strength and get the technique ready. Whistler is surrounded with hundreds of kilometers of cross country trails for all-ability bikers and offers the best environment for the athletes' technical development. As soon as the technique is achieved, downhill training in the bike park becomes part of the training routine.
There is also time for indoor study, so classes such as bike and sport theory are offered to give students a solid background for their training. One part of the student development is also First Aid Certification because safety is the most important skill we want our students to learn.
Summer offers countless opportunities to discover the amazing environment surrounding Whistler. We have several team building activities and even though training is so much fun, everyone needs a little bit of relax time as well. We offer a bike expedition (overnight camping) along with several hiking trips, wake boarding, kayaking and more.
Outline:
Learn self management as an athlete
Improve mental, physical and technical skills
Accomplish own goals and plan
Classes:
XC Riding: Improve the technical skill
Downhill Riding: Working on speed
Bike Theory: Learn various kinds of knowledge as an athlete.
Conditioning: Be aware of own body
Physical Training: Avoid injuries, keep enough body strength for year training, increase performance
Team building: Learn to be a leader, make decisions and take responsibility for others
English through Biking - Development program
Students in this program will attempt ESL English classes in addition to the Sport classes.
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English through Biking - Athlete program
Students in this program will attempt ESL English classes in addition to the Sport classes.
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English through Sports - Outdoor program
Students in this program will attempt ESL English classes in addition to the Sport classes.
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Students in our outdoor program experience training in one of the world’s largest outdoor recreational areas. The mountain bike bark and cross-country trails offer more terrain than any other place. There ...