Beginner

Register for a beginner lesson if you:

• Have never ridden before, or only ride once in a while
• have basic bike handling skills and you ride off-road, rocky terrain with limited experience
• Are looking to ride green trails comfortably and in-control

 Intermediate

Register for an intermediate lesson if you:

• Ride your mountain bike regularly
• Are comfortable on your mountain bike and have been riding single track trails
• Can control bike speed and direction most of the time
• Are able to ride all green trails and most blue trails with confidence

Pedals ‘n Petals with Deborah Foley | Horticulture Guided Ride

Stop and smell the flowers. Literally.

As an avid mountain biker and plant lover, bike instructor Deborah Foley finds that knowledge and awareness of the vegetation she rides through adds to the enjoyment and experience on the trails. To her, this is riding beyond fitness and adrenaline!

In bike season, scenery at the Canmore Nordic Centre changes weekly with new vegetation, layers of green, flowers that emerge and scents in the air. Pedals ‘n Petals offers riders of all ages a new way to experience the slower side of mountain biking with an increased appreciation of the area’s foliage. Enjoy lessons in plant identification, habitat range, the plant’s role in wildlife as a food source or nesting material, medicinal use, traditional Indigenous use, endangered plant species, foraging regulations, and respectful, sustainable foraging tips.

Embark on this unique biking experience, where stopping for a break is an opportunity to learn. Perfect for curious minds who like to explore nature. Families are welcome.

Ride easy double- and single-track trails and explore the flora of the Canadian Rockies.

Sunday Mornings, 10am-12pm

2 hours

$125 + GST

Top Trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre

With so many trails to choose from at the Nordic Centre, which one should you ride? Our staff have gotten together and picked the best of the bunch! In no particular order, here are our favourites:

1. The People’s Pick – Odyssey

   Smooth and flowy with big berms, jumps, drops and tight trees in the middle. This trail has it all!

    

2. Best Flow Trail – Soft Yogurt

   The  flow trail at CNC. Recently rebuilt with even more rollers, tabletops and the occasional hip. Soft Yog is the perfect trail for party laps.

    

3. Best Tech Trail – No Homers

   Looking for old school tech? Look no further than No Homers.

    

4. Best Feature Trail – Top Gun

   The newest trail at CNC; Huge berms. Big jumps. Wall rides. Whale tails. Need we say more?

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations up to seven days (one week) prior to the start of a lesson/program are subject to a $25 administration fee.
• Refunds are not issued for cancellations by the patron within seven days (one week) of the start of a lesson/program.
• Programs require a minimum of three registrants to run.
• If Trail Sports cancels a program due to limited enrollment or weather conditions (see below), every effort will be made to reschedule. If this is not possible, refunds for missed lesson/program time will be issued. Participants will only be notified if the lesson is cancelled.