July 29, 2008 – For 4 consecutive weeks starting August 7, West Coast Racing will be leading weekly youth cross country mountain bike rides for ages 10-16. These will be casual rides with the intent of showing young riders around the local XC trails and connecting them with other youths who like to ride, in a supervised environment. Of course, the main goal is to have some fun — it is summer, after all!

WHO: Any youth aged 10-16 with a mountain bike and helmet!
WHEN: Every Thursday night from 6:30pm — 8:00pm, August 7/2008 — August 28/2008
WHERE: Burnaby Mountain and other locations within the B.C. Lower Mainland
HOW MUCH: $30 for 4 weeks, or $10 per ride (all proceeds will be directed back into the club’s youth program), cash or cheque payable to West Coast Racing.
DETAILS
– All participants must sign up before the ride by sending an email to WCR Youth Program Coordinator ChristyL@westcoastracing.ca. Details of the ride will be confirmed by email to the group.

– Participants who are new to the club must sign a waiver before participating in the first ride. To download required waiver (must complete “PARENTAL CONSENT” section) click here.

– All participants must bring proof of insurance to the first ride. If you have a Cycling BC license, belong to another cycling club, or participated in the SPOKE series, you are already insured. Otherwise, we can provide club-affiliated insurance for a one-time cost of $30, payable at the first ride.

– Parents are welcome to join the rides, but must also be insured riders.

For additional information, please contact Christy Love, ChristyL@westcoastracing.ca or Mike Tunnah, MikeT@westcoastracing.ca. West Coast Racing is committed to developing a long-term youth mentorship program. Please contact Youth Program Coordinator Christy Love at ChristyL@westcoastracing.ca if you’re interested in participating and for details of upcoming rides and events.

About West Coast Racing
West Coast Racing is a volunteer-run community cycling club that runs various outdoor and indoor cycling programs year-round for mountain bikers, road riders, and cyclocrossers. West Coast Racing is the organizer of the new Cardiac Classic BC Cup XC, and the long-running Vanier Park BC Cup Cyclocross Classic. Please visit www.westcoastracing.ca to learn more about the club.