Girls Ride & Non-binary Advanced (13-18 years old)

TORCA is once again partnering with local pro rider Sandra Walter and offering four girls group rides. Please make sure you sign up for the correct ride for the age/skill level.

About Sandra: Sandra Walter has been mountain biking for three decades and competes at the elite level for Liv Racing and Team Canada. She has a wide range of experience coaching children and adults. Sandra started coaching as a teenager, leading kids’ mountain bike camps and leading Team BC’s cycling squad at the 1999 BC Canada Summer Games. She has always felt an added motivation to encourage young women to discover the wonderful world of mountain biking. Sandra is also a Ride Like a Girl Mentor.

Registration: Registration is required.  Total group size will be limited to 8 riders (plus lead and sweep). A TORCA Liability Waiver will be required for insurance purposes and it needs to be completed at time of registration.  TORCA Membership can also be purchased during registration (but is not mandatory).

Bring: Mountain bike in good working condition (minimum front suspension recommended), comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, multi-tool, mini-pump, spare tube that fits your bike, tire levers, snack, water and a mask. Rider should be able to carry all of these items with them on the ride (we may not be returning to start/finish location until the end).

Provided: Guided group rides.  Two ride leads will be present for each session (at least one will have first aid training).  Sandra + one youth leader.

We will be riding on the following dates from 4:00pm-6:00pm:

October 3rd (Bert Flinn Park)

October 17th (Burke Mountain) 

October 24th (Eagle Mountain)

October 31st (Burke Mountain)