moderate
2–3 hours
Participants should be in good physical shape with basic biking skills
Discover the thrill of mountain biking with the Gravity Development Squad in Nelson. Perfect for young riders, this program combines expert coaching with some of BC’s best trails—an adventure that builds skills and confidence in a stunning mountain setting.
Sign up for afterschool/weekend coaching.
Join the Gravity Development Squad for an exhilarating mountain biking experience! Tailored for ages 8-17, this program enhances skills through expert coaching, innovative tools, and thrilling trails. Kids build confidence, make lasting friendships, and enjoy exclusive family discounts, all while developing a lifelong passion for biking. Sign up now!
Our groups are geared towards building on skills gained from Krankin Kids, all the way to expert G6 riders, we have students ranging in age from 8-17, so if you feel like they would like to level up then we are the crew for you. In Term TWO 2024 we hope to build further on the progress made so far for students who have already ridden with us, while also forming some new groups of kids who are new to the program.
Shorter Autumn days mean weekdays are a good option but GOOD QUALITY MTB NIGHT LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED, or else sign up for a weekend slot, so please indicate your preferences in the form booking form.
Please use the following link to book your child into Term TWO 2024 and use the various options, and comments boxes to help us slot them into the correct groups.
GDS costs $320/term for 8-10 two hour sessions. We can do weekend sessions (Saturday or Sunday 10-12 or 2-4), and weekday sessions 4:15-6:15pm. The scheduling is not certain as of yet.
Please provide:
Term TWO 2024
If they are brand new to the Gravity coaching program, please let us know where they currently like to ride, which tracks they feel comfortable with (i.e tracks in Codgers, Sharlands etc.)? This just helps us figure out what groups to put them in.
We can do a coaching assessment session with them in the meantime. This session would be $250 for 1-2 ppl. It is a private session where they work one on one with a coach to assess their current skill level as well as give them some personal coaching time to work on building those skills. Alternatively sign up for one of the "Gravity Day Care" school holiday activities and we can coach and assess them at this.
To thank all parents and families for supporting the Gravity coaching program we have a number of benefits to all families who are enrolled during a term.
Gravity Development Squad Family Discounts: When you sign your kid up, your family receives Special discounts on Parts, Accessories, Workshop services and private coaching sessions for that term. A whopping 15% off! That's right! 15% off!
Introduce a friend to the Gravity development Squad: Send us an email or phone number of a friend who might want to sign up their kids to the coaching program (who has never been coached by us before) and earn a $20 in shop credit when they sign-up.
Cheers,
The Gravity Team
Always wear a helmet and full protection to stay safe on challenging trails.
Familiarize yourself with trail maps and beginner routes before riding the more technical sections.
Bring plenty of water, especially on warm days, to keep energy levels high.
Keep a manageable pace to enjoy the ride and prevent fatigue on steep sections.
Nelson has a rich history in mountain sports, with trails that have been developed over decades by local enthusiasts.
GDS emphasizes eco-friendly trail use and promotes Leave No Trace principles to minimize environmental impact.
Critical for safety during downhill riding.
Provides grip and protection for hands during technical sections.
Keeps water within easy reach during non-stop riding.
summer specific
Supports good pedal control and foot comfort.