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WOW Riders

WOW Riders is a social and semi-instructional group ride for riders 18 years and up. Beginner group rides will have an lesson component with a PMBI/BICP certified instructor. Intermediate/Advanced rides are led by an experienced mountain biker who is familiar with the trails, and may be a certified instructor / have NCCP community training. He or she will be an expert at leading the ride, keeping everyone together, and riding to an appropriate pace (see group descriptions)

WOW Riders is for meeting trail pals and getting to know the YEG River Valley single track.

Beginner & Beginner Plus: $235

  • Skills instruction

  • Third party liability and sport accident insurance

  • Swag! (socks & water bottle)

  • 5 months of rides

  • Additional skill development opportunities

Intermediate to Advanced: $200

  • Third party liability and sport accident insurance

  • Swag! (socks & water bottle)

  • Skill improvement opportunities

  • 5 months of rides

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • WOW Riders season starts on Wednesday, May 1 and runs until Wednesday, September 25.

  • Rides are weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm sharp for approx 2 hours. 

  • Groups of 10 riders plus lead and sweep

  • Groups will be recommended by the skill assessment questionnaire 

  • Riders are expected to indicate attendance at their weekly group ride.

  • One ride a month is on your own “choose your own adventure” style. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Review the Level Descriptions

  • Understand the Cancellation Policies

  • WOW Riders is for people who identify as women. Please reach out if you have any concerns or questions about participating. 

  • We have ride leaders who identify as men and women. Leads will be made known before you sign up for your weekly group ride.

  • WOW Riders is non refundable.

  • Review the PAR-Q questionnaire to determine if you should participate in the physical activity that is mountain biking.

  • Review the Alberta Bicycle Association General Membership details

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2