Our School

General information

Private Mountain Bike Instruction

Group Instruction

MTB Intensive Co-Ed

Wild Women on Wheels Weekend

Personal Training & Mental Training Coaching

General information

The mountain bike school is located 35 minutes north of Ottawa on the beautiful grounds of the Creative Wheel Centre. The school is directed by two-time national team athlete and wellness consultant Dominique Larocque. Our training facility boasts 123 meters of elevation and has all the features of a world-class training facility, including 15 km of very technical single track, fast descents and rocky drops.

Whether you are a true neophyte who requires a bike rental or an elite cross-country rider, you will find a challenge to master on our little rocky mountain. Through our instruction, mental training coaching and club rides, we aspire to get you ready to ride any double black diamond XC trail in the world.

We start teaching as early as April since our south facing contour trails, designed and built following the guidelines offered in the IMBA Trail Solutions book, are nice and dry. You won't go home with a muddy drivetrain or the feeling of having damaged trails.

1. Please arrive 30 minutes prior the start of your lesson. CSA certified cycling helmet, a well-tuned bike and cycling gloves are mandatory. Please wear tight fitting shorts and top closed-toe footwear. Cycling shorts and jersey are highly recommended.
2. If you are not super comfortable on your clipless pedals, we suggest bringing running shoes. We will install flat bed pedals on your bike for your lesson.
3. Please make sure to select a rain date in case of cancellation. We only cancel if there are thundershowers.
4. Registrations are done on site unless indicated on the website.
5. We encourage you to maximize your day pass by making your visit a full day affair.
6. Rental bikes can be purchased on site following your lesson. Rental fee will be deducted from your bike purchase.

E-mail creativewheel@rogers.com to book your appointment with one of our instructor.

Private Mountain Bike Instruction

A customized 2.5-hour instruction just for you. Cost is $129.80 per person (includes trail improvement fee, insurance and taxes).

Registration is on site

Group Instruction

A customized 2.5-hour instruction just for your group. Cost is $95.94 per person (includes trail improvement fee, insurance and taxes). We strongly recommend that the participants share similar skills and fitness level.

Registration on site.

MTB Intensive Co-Ed

4-week program / 120 minutes
Coach: Dominique Larocque

Both programs will be tailored to improve your riding skills, mental toughness and fitness level, bringing your riding to a whole new performance level. Dominique has more than 15 years experience coaching mountain biking and facilitating group dynamics.

Level	Date	Cost
Beginner Thursdays Ottawa Green Belt Trails & Gatineau Park.	April 28, May 5, 12, 19	$180 plus taxes
Intermediate Thursdays Kanata Lake, Val-des-Monts & Camp Fortune.	May 26, June 2, 9, 16	$180 plus taxes

Maximum group size is 15. This program fills up quickly. Don’t delay!

Wild Women on Wheels Weekend

The Wild Women on Wheels Weekends are back! Mark your calendar!

More information coming soon!

Dates:

June 3,4 & 5, 2011
July 10, 11, 12, 2011
August 12, 13, 14, 2011

Personal Training & Mental Training Coaching

Getting professional coaching is a sure way to receive a professional evaluation of your skills and fitness and gain clarity on setting goals to bring your sport (and fitness) to the next level. E-mail creativewheel@rogers.com to know about our special packages.