KELOWNA BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Spring Shredders: Nine Weeks of Okanagan Chunk for 10–13-Year-Old Riders in Kelowna
A School of MTB after-school series that runs nine weeks beginning April 30 (or May 1), training advanced young riders 10–13 in technical trail skills during 4:30–6:30 PM sessions.
Spring Shredders: Nine Weeks of Okanagan Chunk for 10–13-Year-Old Riders in Kelowna.
The Spring | Shredders | 9-Week Program threads advanced junior riders through Kelowna’s steeper bike networks, emphasizing technical mastery, high‑speed cornering and the confidence to handle the Okanagan’s chunky, rocky trails. Delivered by School of MTB, the program is a focused after‑school course for 10–13‑year‑olds over a structured nine‑week run.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local parks across the Okanagan circuit
The series centers on Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford) as a base and draws from Lake Country Bike Park, Gillard and Smith Creek for terrain variety—steep lines, jumps and technical sections that form the program’s classroom.
Technical mastery and cornering at speed
This 9‑week progression is aimed at riders who already live for the trails: sessions focus on technical handling, high‑speed cornering and the specific skills needed to ride Okanagan chunk with control and style.
A consistent Crawford meeting point for families
To simplify logistics and create a steady learning environment, the program stages all sessions at Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford); only occasionally—when the group and parents agree—will staff plan excursions to alternate local networks in advance.
What the day feels like
What the nine‑week progression feels like
Across two‑hour afternoon sessions, riders return weekly to the same Crawford base to layer skills: technical drills and coached runs build into faster, cleaner cornering and stronger line choice. The continuity of a single meeting site accelerates confidence; occasional, preplanned outings to nearby networks add variety when the group and parents opt in.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Start date is Thursday, April 30 (or Friday, May 1). Sessions run every Thursday or every Friday for nine weeks, with session times listed as 4:30 PM–6:30 PM (noted as 2.15‑hour sessions in the program materials).
All sessions meet at Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford) to keep logistics simple for families; this is the program’s primary location.
The supplied program materials did not list specific gear requirements; confirm required equipment and protective gear with School of MTB before the first session.
Nine weeks of technical skill progression: emphasis on cornering at speed, jumps and handling the Okanagan’s technical trail features.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Spring Shredders program start?
Start date is Thursday, April 30, or Friday, May 1st depending on the chosen weekday schedule.
How often and for how long are sessions?
Sessions run once weekly on either Thursdays or Fridays for nine weeks, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (noted as 2.15‑hour sessions).
What ages and skill level is the program for?
The program is for riders aged 10–13 at the 'Shredder' (Advanced) skill level.
Where do sessions meet?
All sessions meet at Myra‑Bellevue (Crawford) as the primary meeting location; occasional visits to other local networks may be planned in advance with parental agreement.
Will the group ride at different parks during the program?
Occasionally, yes—if the entire group and the parents agree, staff may plan sessions at other local networks such as Smith Creek or Lake Country Bike Park; these outings will be scheduled in advance.
Who runs the program?
The program is operated by School of MTB.