Intermediate Mountain Biking
Our Ride More program gives youth who have some previous mountain biking experience an opportunity to get back on the bike and push their skills.
This program runs in July and August every year.
Who it’s for
The Ride More program is for youth, aged 12 – 18, who have previously completed our Live to Ride program or are at an intermediate level.
What to expect
With a maximum of 10 participants in the program, we help each intermediate rider to elevate their skill sets as they ride more advanced terrain. Because we aim to have a 1:3 leader to participant ratio, we are able to break into smaller groups so each youth gets individual attention needed to build their confidence.
What you’ll learn
Mountain Biking Skills
Each session starts off with a lesson delivered by a PMBI certified instructor, focusing on something different so participants can continue to learn new skills. We like to select a variety of trails for our participants to learn on. From flat to cross country to downhill and sometimes lift assisted rides, participants get a broad view of what the Okanagan has to offer.
Industry Knowledge
We do our best to introduce participants to an array of industry related jobs to expand their horizons. We have our PMBI instructor speak with the participants about the opportunities available as a mountain bike instructor in the area.
Getting there
In an effort to make the sport more accessible, Elevation Outdoors provides transportation from 4 central meeting locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna to make it easier for participants to join us at Big White.
Dates
Wednesday evenings, 2026 Ride More dates are TBD.
We will also aim to take youth to Big White twice during the program, for the full day.
Note: This program runs for 7 weeks, twice a week, as frequency is key to the progression of the participants’ skills as it allows them to return and practice their skills and continue to improve as there is not enough time to regress between sessions.
Cost
Spots are available on scholarship for youth that meet our eligibility criteria. Scholarships cover 100% of the costs to participate. Partial funding may be available for families that do not meet scholarship criteria but still face financial barriers
Limited paid spots are available at a cost of $400 for Ride More (7 sessions). Cost includes daily instruction from a certified PMBIA instructor, transportation to biking locations, and borrowing all the gear needed to participate.
Have zero previous mountain biking experience?
No problem! Try our Live to Ride program. You can apply using the same application.
Apply to Register
To register for the Ride More program please download the registration package below or follow the Apply Now link to register online.
For any questions please contact programs@elevationoutdoors.ca
RIDE MORE IS SUPPORTED BY:
Presenting Sponsor
Scholarship Seat Sponsors
Thank you to these great organizations for their support in helping us break down barriers to participation.
We are looking for up to 10 scholarship seat sponsors if you would like to get involved get in touch!
Product Sponsors
Morningside Rotary Club of Kelowna
A big THANK YOU to the following Organization Sponsors who contribute in a wide array of manners to help us have the impact we do in our community.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise de l’initiative Le sport communautaire pour tous. Éliminer les obstacles et augmenter les taux de participation au sport chez les populations sous-représentées sont en tête des priorités du gouvernement du Canada.
Pour plus d’informations sur nos programmes en français, envoie un courriel à programs@elevationoutdoors.ca