There is a groundswell of mountain bikers on Salt Spring Island who are taking their riding to the next level. Largely intergenerational, these mountain bikers range from youth to senior citizens looking to enjoy outdoor recreation. Each mountain biker has their own goals and these can range from developing mountain bike skills focused on safety, to skills focused primarily on speed and winning races. Salt Spring Cycling Co. (SSCC) has the objective of creating a focused, fun and respectful environment for this mountain bike skills training which is accomplished mostly through one-on-one coaching sessions with the occasional group skills clinic.

Though we are geared towards a wide-ranging audience, for advanced session, the technical skill of our coaches is a priority. At SSCC we take racing and training seriously and we do not consider the skill required to complete certified coaching programs within BC adequate. There is no single answer to the development of rider skill, as each rider is different, but to ensure clients/athletes are getting the most out of coaching sessions, the instructors must be able to meet and exceed them technically. With instructor knowledge and experience, comes the ability to identify inadequacies in technique less experienced riders could not.