WINTER 2026 Indoor MTB Skills Program

KW Cycling Academy is proud to present our Indoor Mountain Bike Skills programs, beginning January 2026. Designed for riders of all ages and abilities—from balance bike beginners to advanced cyclists—these programs provide a safe, structured environment to build confidence and technique!

Our Multi-Station MTB circuit features:

• Over 200 feet of skinnies for precision riding

• Balance and stand-still drills to sharpen control

• Ready position training for safe, confident riding

• Jumping and landing techniques to master proper sending styles

• Interactive MTB toys and skill challenges 

Dates:

• Saturday,  January 10 – April 4, 2026 (11 weeks)

Location:

• Queensmount Arena, Kitchener (Westmount Rd & Queen's Blvd)

Programs:

Session #1: Beginner Session with Coach Andrea - 9:20am - 10:25am

Perfect for newer riders, this session builds confidence while practicing hand-eye coordination and following instructions. On our beginner circuit, participants ride over the KWCA Bridge, tackle Novice Skinnies, weave around pylons, practice straight-line riding and cornering, stop in a box, and roll over rollers. Balance bikes are welcome!

Session #2: Novice/Intermediate MTB Riders (Youth and Adults) - 10:30am - 11:35am

For riders with some experience, this session helps improve MTB skills and confidence on obstacles. The multi-station circuit includes skinnies, jumps, rollers, rock gardens, bridges, and teeter-totters. Riders will practice ready position, front wheel lifts, hopping, and stand-stills (balancing).

Session #3: Intermediate/Advanced/Performance Riders (Youth and Adults) - 11:40am - 12:40pm

Riders who can confidently and independently ride all features. Minimal instruction is provided, allowing participants to refine advanced techniques. Riders will practice proper sending styles on the Air Lander and explore many more challenging features.

Volunteers Needed

Register to be a Floor Volunteer. We’re looking for volunteers to help with on-floor coaching, spotting, set-up, and clean-up. Ontario Cycling membership (Insurance) is required.

Important Notes

• If your bike skills do not match the program you registered for, KWCA will move you to the correct session.

• Unsure which session to register for? Email us at contactus@kwcyclingacademy.ca.

• The first two sessions in January 2026 will include rider skill assessments.

Register before December 31, 2025 and receive a FREE KW Cycling Academy T-Shirt with your program registration!

Full program registrants only. Select your size when you register

Cost:

• Full Program (11 sessions): $220

• Six-session pack: $150

• Three-session pack: $80

• Floor Volunteer: No Charge

• Want to try a session? Email contactus@kwcyclingacademy.ca.

Insurance from Cycling Ontario is required to participate in any of our programs. You will be prompted to purchase a “Ontario 2026 Membership for Insurance" during the registration process. A Community Membership is recommended for non bike racers. Insurance is valid until December 31st, 2026.  

• Select KW Cycling Academy as your affiliated club if you do not ride with another club.

Click here to learn more about Ontario Cycling memberships HERE. 

 Notes

• Family Discount – 20% off KW Cycling Indoor Skills program purchase if purchased at same time as other family members. (Note: Min. 4 members, with at least one Under 18 membership is required. Must be purchased in same CCN Bikes account in same transaction.) Contact contactus@kwcyclingacademy.ca with a copy of your receipt to receive a post purchase refund for the discount amount.

• Family Discount - Ontario Cycling Membership - 20% off membership purchase if purchased at same time as other family members. (Note: Min. 4 members, with at least one Under 18 membership is required. Must be purchased in same CCN Bikes/Uplifter account in same transaction.) Contact OC Membership Manager with a copy of your receipt to receive a post purchase refund for the discount amount.
  
  Questions? Email contactus@kwcyclingacademy.ca.