KELOWNA BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Find the Edge on Gillard: Kelowna’s Premier Gravity Proving Ground
A focused, coach-led mountain bike outing on Kelowna’s Gillard trails that sharpens technique and delivers steep, adrenaline-fueled descents.
Find the Edge on Gillard: Kelowna’s Premier Gravity Proving Ground.
Conquer Kelowna’s rugged singletrack on Gillard, a gravity-runner’s landscape of steep pitches, technical rock features and flowy ridgelines. This guided outing, led by professional coaches from School of MTB, emphasizes skill development, local trail knowledge and safe, confidence-building descents.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Range from Flow to Technical
Ride varied singletrack that moves between flowy ridgelines and demanding technical rock features — the mix that makes Gillard a gravity proving ground.
Bench or Vapour — Chosen for Your Ability
Routes are tailored to the group, with runs picked to match ability and focus on lines that build skill while offering memorable descents on either Bench or Vapour terrain.
Certified Coaching, Focused Progression
Professional, certified coaches lead the ride, teaching technique and local trail secrets while keeping safety front of mind throughout the skills-oriented outing.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
Expect a focused, skills-oriented outing that pushes riders through steep pitches and flowing ridgelines, with coaches breaking down technique between descents. Routes are chosen for the group so the session alternates instruction and practice before committing to adrenaline-pumping descents.
THE TRAILS
A Range from Flow to Technical
Ride varied singletrack that moves between flowy ridgelines and demanding technical rock features — the mix that makes Gillard a gravity proving ground.
THE ROUTE
Bench or Vapour — Chosen for Your Ability
Routes are tailored to the group, with runs picked to match ability and focus on lines that build skill while offering memorable descents on either Bench or Vapour terrain.
THE GUIDES
Certified Coaching, Focused Progression
Professional, certified coaches lead the ride, teaching technique and local trail secrets while keeping safety front of mind throughout the skills-oriented outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 2–3 hour guided outing; the schedule centers on progressive runs and coached technique work.
Meet at Myra-Bellevue (Crawford) before departures; the trailhead is the designated assembly point for the guided ride.
Operated by School of MTB; routes are chosen to match the group’s ability (Bench or Vapour options are typical).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does The Gillard Gravity Experience last?
The guided outing runs approximately 2–3 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
The group meets at Myra-Bellevue (Crawford).
What skill level is this ride for?
The experience is intended for intermediate to advanced riders.
Will there be coaching during the ride?
Yes. Professional, certified coaches lead the tour and provide technique instruction and local trail knowledge.
Which trails will we ride?
Routes are tailored to the group and commonly target Bench or Vapour options, combining flowy ridgelines with technical rock features.