About Us

Our goal is to have fun on bikes in a safe and supportive learning environment, and to help riders develop bike skills that also translate into powerful life skills of resilience and teamwork. We will provide a positive environment where kids feel safe to explore their limits and grow as humans, while playing on their bikes. Youth will feel empowered to explore and grow into lifelong leaders, in a space where everyone’s opinion matters and is valued. Our instructors are passionate about mountain biking, and are excited to provide the tools to youth to take them to the next level in their riding.

Mission:

To provide fun, exciting and educational experiences for up and coming young athletes. We aim to get more kids in nature, building skills, confidence and fitness to help them push the boundaries of what they thought they were capable of. Collaboration and encouragement as well as individual success is important to us.

Vision:

Be industry leaders in Mountain bike coaching, providing optimal skills development for youth, while fostering connection with the surrounding community.

Values:

Fun, safety, skill development, inclusion, performance.

Programs

Youth Club Rides – Ages 11-16 (Intermediate/Advanced Riders)

What:
Our NCCP and PMBIA certified coaches will facilitate rider focused, skill based programs with individual feedback so you know exactly what you need to work on to improve your riding game. During these rides we will explore many of the amazing trails in the Cumberland network, and progress your skills through group and individual feedback. Improve your fitness and hill climbing skills, and feel more confident smoothly descending technical trails. Rides will always involve 3 key elements: safety, fun and learning. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders, with the ability to comfortably ride Blue Square trails.

When: Wednesday 6-7:30pm, May 5th – June 23rd
Where: Cumberland BMX parking lot
Price: $180**, 8 weeks, 1.5hr rides
**Must currently hold an annual Cycling BC membership (https://cyclingbc.net/membership/registration/) to ride, as this covers the rider under the club insurance.

We will be limiting groups to 8 riders and 2 coaches maximum, which is in line with the current PHO guidelines, and we will adapt as things continue to change.

Covid screening: Prior to each session participants will be asked standard pre-screening questions to ensure everyone is kept safe.

Cycling BC self declaration: All participants must complete this before participating (https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/cycling-bc-covid-19-declaration)
Please complete prior to registration.

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Coaches

Justin Wolfe

Justin received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport & Fitness Leadership from Camosun College where he focused on outdoor leadership, health promotion, and strength & conditioning. He is a certified Exercise Physiologist and Strength Coach, and holds coaching certifications from PMBIA and NCCP. Blending his secondary education with a love of mountain biking has enabled Justin to pursue the opportunity to work with youth cyclists from age 5-18, from the beginner to elite level.

Over the past 10 years Justin has been coaching mountain biking all over Vancouver Island and is passionate about helping riders become more confident on the bike, whether this be for the first time or preparing for a race. His patience, communication skills, and undeniable enthusiasm for the sport make him an incredibly versatile coach to work with. Justin believes that mountain biking is not only good for the body but helps a person grow and develop confidence in all aspects of life, blending together mental and physical fitness.

When Justin isn’t mountain biking looking for techy chutes to send, you can find him trail running, hiking or camping all over the Comox Valley. You may also find him in the kitchen cooking up deliciously healthy riding fuel.

PMBIA Mountain Bike Instructor
NCCP Cycling
CSEP – Certified Exercise Physiologist
NSCA – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Brett Whitehead

Brett grew up in Nanaimo and started mountain biking as a teenager in the 90s. He moved to the lower mainland in 1998 for university and cut his teeth riding woefully inadequate hard tails on the fabled North Shore. As bike technology progressed, so did his love for riding. Brett relocated back to the island and loves calling the Comox Valley home.

An NCCP certified cycling coach, Brett has a passion for helping others succeed. He has coached kids across multiple sports including swimming, waterpolo, soccer, cyclocross, and now mountain biking. Whether mountain biking, gravel, road, or cyclocross, Brett is happiest when out on the bike. Sharing the stoke of riding bikes, Brett hopes to help others refine their skills and improve their enjoyment of the ride.

Contact Us



info@perseverancemtbclub.ca