KWCA MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS ARENA 2026
2026 Indoor MTB Skills Program – Winter registration is now live!
Program registration link: https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2025-kwca-mtb-skills-at-queensmount-arena
Program Details
Dates: Saturdays, January 10 – April 4, 2026 (11 weeks)
No programs: February 28 & March 28
Location: Queensmount Arena, Kitchener (Westmount Rd & Queen’s Blvd)
Programs:
Session #1: Beginner Riders with Coach Andrea – 9:20 to 10:20am
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: Intermediate MTB Riders (Youth & Adults) – 10:35am to 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: Advanced / Performance Riders (Youth & Adults) – 11:40am to 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.
Early Bird Bonus
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.
Learn more about Ontario Cycling memberships HERE.