Women's Mountain Bike Coaching in Fernie, BC

Ride Together. Progress Together.

Ride With Community

Join Ridetheory’s women’s and gender non-conforming mountain bike coaching programs in Fernie. Our PMBIA-certified coaches provide progressive instruction in a supportive environment where you’ll build confidence, develop technical skills, and connect with an incredible community of riders.

Women’s Courses

It is great learning alongside women, including gender non-conforming riders. Many participants tell us they feel more comfortable asking questions, trying new skills, and celebrating progress without the pressure that can sometimes exist in other groups.

Ridetheory’s women’s mountain bike coaching programs in Fernie are designed to create that environment. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals or refining technical skills, our PMBIA-certified coaches provide progressive instruction that helps you build confidence, improve bike handling, and have more fun on the trail. Ride with a supportive group, challenge yourself at your own pace, and discover why so many riders return season after season.

Why Ride With Ridetheory?

Learn in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Progress at your own pace without feeling pressured.
Receive personalized coaching from PMBIA-certified instructors.
Build confidence on technical terrain.
Meet riding partners and grow your mountain bike community.
Learn skills you can apply on every ride throughout the East Kootenays.
Ride Fernie's incredible trail network with local coaches.

How to book Mountain Bike Coaching Program

Getting on the trails is easy!

1. Choose your location
Select where you'd like to ride: Fernie, Cranbrook, or Kimberley, BC.

2. Find your program
Browse the available programs below and choose the date that works best for you.

3. Complete your registration
Secure your spot online by clicking the date and complete the required waivers during checkout.

4. Get ready to ride
Pack your bike, helmet, and riding gear—we'll see you on the trails!

Before You Ride

Participants in our Fernie and Kimberley programs (excluding maintenance clinics) must have a valid Fernie Trails Alliance or Kimberley Trails Society membership or trail pass.

If your preferred program is full, please contact us to join the waitlist. We'll let you know if a spot becomes available or if additional sessions are added.

Weekly Lessons

4 Week Introduction to Mountain Biking Course.
- May 14 – June 4. Thursdays from 6:15 – 8:15 pm
4 Week Strong Beginner Course.
- May 12 – June 2. Tuesdays from 6:15 – 8:15 pm
4 week Beyond Intermediate Course.
- May 13 – June 3. Wednesdays from 6:15 – 8:15 pm
- July 15 – August 5. Wednesdays from 6:15 – 8:15 pm

Skills Clinics

Intermediate Cornering. May 16 from 9 am – 12 pm
Drops and Jump. May 30 from 9 am – 12 pm
Technical Climbing and Descending. September 5 from 9 am – 12 pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose a Weekly Program?

Weekly coaching gives riders the opportunity to practise between sessions, build confidence gradually, and develop lasting riding habits. Returning each week with the same coaches and riding group creates consistent progression, personalized feedback, and a supportive community that makes learning more enjoyable.

Why Ride with Ridetheory?

At Ridetheory, we combine professional PMBIA-certified coaching, small group sizes, and progressive skill development to create mountain bike experiences that help riders build confidence, improve their technique, and have more fun on the trail.

Do I need mountain biking experience?

Not at all. We offer programs ranging from introductory courses for newer riders to advanced clinics focused on cornering, technical riding, drops, and jumps. We’ll help you find the right program based on your current experience.

Why choose a women's mountain bike program?

Many riders find they feel more comfortable learning, asking questions, and trying new skills in a supportive group of women and gender non-conforming riders. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where progression, encouragement, and fun come first.

What will I learn?

Our coaching follows the PMBIA progression model, teaching the six core mountain bike skills:
– Position & Balance
– Braking
– Cornering
– Pressure Control
– Wheel Lifts
– Shifting
– These skills are then applied to Fernie’s trails, helping riders improve confidence on climbs, descents, berms, roots, rocks, jumps, and technical terrain.

How do I know which program to book?

Choose your program based on your current riding ability rather than your fitness level. If you’re unsure where you fit, contact us before booking and we’ll recommend the best course for your goals.

What should I bring?

Bring a mountain bike in good working order, a certified helmet, water, snacks, weather-appropriate clothing, gloves, knee pads, and a spare tube. Full-face helmets are optional for dirt jump sessions.

Do I need my own mountain bike?

Yes. Riders should bring a properly fitting mountain bike in safe working condition. If you’re visiting Fernie or need a bike, local shops like GearHub Adventure Rentals, Straight Line Bicycles, and Ski Base offer quality mountain bike rentals. Reserve early during peak summer months.

Are the coaches certified?

Yes. Every session is led by experienced PMBIA-certified coaches with first aid training who focus on safe progression, personalized feedback, and creating a positive learning environment.

What happens if it rains?

Programs run in most weather conditions. Fernie’s mountain weather can change quickly, so riders should dress in layers and come prepared. If conditions become unsafe, we’ll notify participants of any changes.

Do I need a trail pass?

Yes. Participants in Fernie programs require a valid membership or trail pass from the Fernie Trails Alliance (maintenance clinics excluded).

Can I come on my own?

Absolutely—and many riders do. These programs are a great way to meet new riding partners, build confidence, and become part of Fernie’s mountain bike community.