KELOWNA BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Crawford Spring Break Shredders: Three Mornings of Tech, Speed and Line Choice
A focused youth camp in Kelowna that lays out the logistics, skills focus and trail contingencies for an intensive, early‑season mountain‑bike skills reset.
Crawford Spring Break Shredders: Three Mornings of Tech, Speed and Line Choice.
The Shredders Spring Break Camp is an intensive, morning‑only skills reset for experienced 10–13‑year‑old riders, using Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford) as a high‑performance classroom to push advanced line choice, speed management and technical precision over three focused sessions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Crawford’s technical terrain as a training ground
The program centers on Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford) to expose riders to the early‑season "Okanagan chunk," using real technical lines to develop aggressive cornering and precise bike handling.
Speed management and advanced line choice
Beyond basics, coaching drills concentrate on advanced line selection, managing speed on steep and chunky terrain, and refining technical precision so riders are ready to lead the pack through the season.
Flexible locations to protect trails and progress riders
Because March weather can leave upper trails soft or snowy, the operator prioritizes the driest dirt—pivoting from Crawford to lower‑elevation parks or Jack Seaton as needed to preserve trail health and maximize coaching time.
What the day feels like
What three mornings feel like
Three compact morning sessions are designed as an intensive skills loop: arrive at the meeting point, warm up, and run progressive drills that escalate from technical line choice to full‑speed cornering and controlled speed management on the chunkier sections—daily work that aims to translate directly into summer performance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp fits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
March 24, 25 and 26 (Tuesday–Thursday), daily sessions run 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Program text describes a three‑day intensive camp, while a separate duration field lists 'Duration: 2' — see quality control for this discrepancy.
Primary meeting point listed as Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford); actual session location may be moved for better trail conditions, with final confirmation sent one week before camp.
Operated by School of MTB for co‑ed riders ages 10–13 at 'Shredder' skill level.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the camp run?
March 24, 25 and 26 (Tuesday–Thursday).
What are the daily hours?
Each day runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
What ages and skill level is this for?
Co‑ed riders ages 10–13 at the 'Shredder' skill level.
Where do you meet and will the location change?
Meeting location is Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford); locations are tentative and may shift to lower‑elevation parks or Jack Seaton if trail conditions warrant.
How will I be notified of any location changes?
The operator monitors trail reports daily and will send a final location confirmation to parents one week before the camp begins.
Is this suitable for beginner riders?
No—this is an advanced, technical 'skills reset' intended for riders who already handle technical terrain.