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FreeRiders – Summer

FreeRiders is for confident riders, that are 6 years of age or older, and have already spent time riding Fromme trails.

Our focus will be to build on the skills riders already have, such as knowing that different body positions are used for going up versus going down.  They should ride down using level pedals, meaning they should keep their feet on the pedals and stand.  They should have an understanding of how to use their gears and brakes.  All of these skills will be further developed throughout their week at camp.

Riders must have the ability to ride, unassisted, to Bobsled twice within the 3 hour session.  Trails being ridden will include Roadside Attraction, Bobsled, and King of The Shore.  On Thursday, riders will start at the Braemar Tennis Courts and climb For The Kids.  They will experience trails on the other side of Fromme, like Lower Expresso and finish off with a lap of Lower Digger. 

Rock and Roll, this will be one hot camp!!

6-8+ yrs.

If my child is the required age for the camp, later in the year, can they still be registered?

Yes!

As long as your child is the required age within the calendar year, you can register them for the camp.

Program information

Dates

The weeks of

  • July 2-5, 2024
  • July 8-12, 2024
  • July 22-26, 2024
  • July 29-Aug 2, 2024
  • Aug 6-9, 2024
  • Aug 12-16, 2024
  • Aug 19-23,2024

 

Time

9am-12pm   OR   1pm-4pm

Cost

FreeRiders, 

5 days  –  $335 +GST
4 days  –  $270 +GST *due to Statutory Holiday*

 

 

Information

Requirements

If your child does not have the skills to be able to ride the terrain for their camp, we will try to fit them into another camp. 

If we are not able to place them into an appropriate camp, we will not be able to refund your registration fee. 

Let’s have a chat and find a solution that will work well for us both.

  • For children already riding Fromme trails.
    • If your child is not currently riding Fromme trails, please register them for The Rippers.
  • 20” wheel or larger
  • Have the ability to climb to Bobsled, unassisted twice in a 3 hour session.
  • Have the skills and confidence to descend Bobsled, Roadside Attraction and King of The Shore.
  • Quick release(manual lever) needed for riders’ seat – mandatory
  • Full face helmet and leg and arm pads  mandatory
  • ability to use gears and brakes 
  • the use of level pedals 
  • have an understanding that different body positions are used for descent and ascent 
  • realize that a rider needs to go up, before they have the joy associated with going down
What to Bring

The Obvious – bike and helmet.

The Not So Obvious – a spare tube (mandatory), specific to your wheel circumference, snack, (no nuts please), water and layers, all carried in a backpack by the rider

 

Expectations
Can my child always ride with their friend?

We make every effort to keep friends together, but it cannot be guaranteed.

Our groups are created to ensure each rider is kept engaged and in their challenge zone. This creates a cohesive group and a better experience for all the riders.  

The groups are defined by the skills of all the children attending that week.

 

 

BIKE TUNE UP MANDATORY

Please ensure that your child’s bike is tuned up and ready to roll a few weeks prior to coming to camp.  Bike stores are very busy so phone and make an appointment for the tune up.

Having your child’s bike in good operational condition will create a positive experience for your child.

Drop Off & Pick Up Schedule

For July and August

Day Drop Off Pick Up
Monday ¹ Upper Lynn Upper Lynn
Tuesday ¹ Fromme Upper Lynn
Wednesday Fromme Upper Lynn
Thursday Braemar Tennis Courts Braemar Tennis Courts
Friday Fromme Upper Lynn

For June

Day Drop Off Pick Up
Monday ¹ Kilmer Park Kilmer Park
Tuesday ¹ Fromme Kilmer Park
Wednesday Fromme Kilmer Park
Thursday Braemar Tennis Courts Braemar Tennis Courts
Friday Fromme Kilmer Park

Upper Lynn Elementary: 1540 Coleman St, North Vancouver

Fromme: Go to the very top of Mountain Hwy.  Pass through the yellow gate and follow the road to the divide and proceed down the hill into the parking lot. Escape Coaches will be in the North end of the parking lot.

Braemar Tennis Courts: – 669 Braemar Rd E, North Vancouver

Kilmer Park:  1700 Dempsey Rd, North Vancouver

¹ If registered for a week starting on a Tuesday (due to a statutory holiday), the first day will have the same schedule as Monday on this chart.