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The Gravity Team programming includes:
10 Spring Sessions
8 After School Tuesdays, 2 shuttle nights.
May 5th - June 23rd, Tuesdays 5 - 7:30pm
3 Day Pre Race Season Camp at RED Bike Park.
June 28th - June 30th, 9am-3pm
Online Support and Feedback
Multiple coaches to allow groups to be managed effectively by goals and ability.
Coach Support for the 5 BC Cup downhill races in the Dunbar Summer Series (Race Only)
Please reach out for pricing on race only support.
Registration for the Dunbar Summer Series 2026 opens March 1st!
These events are popular and the Nationals Race can sell out quickly. To secure a spot, make sure you register for your UCI Race license through Cycling BC and be ready on March 1st to register for the races you would like to participate in.
The Mission for KMB's Gravity Team.
The towns that surround us here in the Kootenays from Rossland to Castlegar and beyond live and breathe mountain biking as a way to challenge themselves, get outside, connect with people and have fun. We want to continue inspiring our youth in the value of this sport.
Building on the success of the Seven Summits Gravity Team run by Kootenay Mountain Biking and Cycleye MTB Performance, this team will support youth age 10-18 with programming to help their riding and on to competition should this be their goal.
Our Core Values
Identity.
Shared values of the team combine to create comradery, progression and an incredible environment to not only improve their skills on the bike but to experience the process in a safe and supportive environment. We aim to bring some of our great youth riders together so they can learn from each other.
Inspiration.
This would be our highest level program for our youth in our communities. Growing the level of progression that we offer will help the riders already at a high level progress even further, and inspire those who are just starting out to where they could end up.
Progression and Performance.
Using experienced, highly certified coaches to run a detailed yet flexible 10 week program to give safe progression for all participants and improve their performance. Helping participants trust the process and enjoy it to help give them the best possible chance in the races around BC.
Community engagement and awareness.
Making new friends in our community and finding new opportunities to develop these connections within mountain biking and beyond, we aim to provide a space where our racers can be stewards of the sport. Setting a great example within our community for other youth and those who want to get into mountain biking, or improve their riding. The opportunity to make new connections at races with like minded people also has so much value and importantly, these race weekends are great fun!
The Vision
This long term program designed and run by our Owner and Head Coach, Pete Burkitt. Pete has been coaching mountain biking for over a decade and has taken part in races all over the globe. He is passionate about this sport and beyond excited to welcome our local shredders to the program. There will be a minimum one in person 2.5 hour session per week with other tasks and information submitted through Google Classroom by Pete to help all participants with their progression.
The program will provide the platform to give all participants the best tools both mentally and physically to help them progress with their mountain biking. Whether their goals are to race, or just to ride.
We are actively looking for ways that we can have partnerships with local businesses and brands that align with this vision. Please reach out for more information on how your business or brand could help this team and how we could help you with brand placement and awareness through the community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
**Who is the Race Program for?**
Youth aged 12-18 in Rossland and surrounding communities who are already experienced mountain bikers. They should be able to ride our local blue and black trails with confidence and speed.
Those interested in racing should also be riding double black trails consistently.
Do you offer race only support without the program?
Yes we do! Please reach out for pricing.
When will the training sessions be?
Tuesdays at 5pm. We are working with local schools to avoid timetable clashes with other team sports and also other training to make sure the team has enough energy to get the most out of these sessions. Based on this the day of the week may move from time to time to accommodate this.
Can I register and not compete in any races?
Yes - check out our Gravity Ride Program.
Do I have to sign up for all the sessions?
The program is designed that all sessions are attended to give real progression in the program and make these improvements measurable. We also understand that timetable clashes happen - we will do our best to make up for any lost time or material.
I am unsure if my level of riding is ready to take this on, what else is available?
The Gravity Race Program is for our top level riders looking to compete at the BC Cup downhill and Canadian Enduro League races. These are races held on double black trails and are seen as some of the most challenging trails in BC.
The Gravity Ride and Gravity Girls Programs will support riders to work towards racing on these trails, but they don't have to be already riding at that level. If they are already riding blue trails with speed and confidence, and starting to ride black trails consistently they will find this program gives them the progression to consider racing in the future, or try the beginner race categories.
Our after school programs are a great entry in to mountain biking for those wishing to progress their skills before the Gravity Team programs. These are separated by skill and age.
If you have further questions about the riding standard please reach email Pete at info@kootenaymountainbiking.com for more info.
If I am interested in racing downhill during the summer, what would this look like?
You could attend any or all of the Dunbar Series Race Events, there are 4 that happen over the summer and one at RED Bike park in September. These will be the races we can offer coach support.
All other BC Cups and Enduro races will not have a coach present at this time.
For more information on layout check out the Dunbar Summer Series Facebook page.
I am interested in racing Enduro, what would this look like?
Our program will help Enduro focused athletes reach their potential and prepare for races. we do not currently have Enduro race support scheduled or funded. With enough interest this year, we will look in to bringing back race support for these events too.
Does my registration fee include race entries and license fees?
Unfortunately not. License and race registration fees have to be paid by the athlete.
A stepping stone between After School and Gravity Race Programs.
Includes all Gravity Team coaching sessions, without race support.
Age 10+, Rider Level 4+
$780 + gst
All the great programming of the Gravity Ride Program, but just for the girls.
Coached by women, for the girls looking to take their riding to the next level.
Age 10+, Rider Level 4+
$780 + gst