About us

Not at all. We offer private and group lessons for complete beginners through to advanced riders of all ages. Our coaches tailor every session to your experience and goals. 

No, we dont provide bike rentals but the local bike shops in Fernie, Kimberley, and Cranbrook have rentals available.

Booking your next Ride Theory coaching session is quick and easy.

1. Choose Your Location

Select where you’d like to ride:

• Fernie
• Cranbrook
• Kimberley

2. Find the Right Program

Browse our selection of:

• Youth Camps
• Adult Skills Clinics
• Private Coaching
• Guided Adventures
• Dirt Jump Clinics

Read the program descriptions to find the best fit for your age, ability, and riding goals.

3. Select Your Date

Choose a session that works with your schedule. Available dates and times are listed on each program page.

4. Complete Your Registration

Reserve your spot by completing the online booking form and secure payment through our booking system.

5. Check Your Confirmation Email

You’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know, including the meeting location, what to bring, and any important details before your ride.

6. Arrive Ready to Ride

Read our blog on Essential Mountain Bike Equiptment for Beginners to get started. Your coach will take care of the rest, helping you build confidence, improve your skills, and have an awesome day on the trails.

Need help choosing the right program? Contact us anytime. We are happy to recommend the best coaching session based on your riding experience and goals.

Every Ridetheory program includes a recommended age and skill level to help you find the best fit. We offer camps and clinics for basics, building confidence on singletrack, or mastering jumps and technical terrain. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Beginner

Perfect if you’re new to mountain biking or just starting to ride trails. You’ll learn the fundamentals, including body position, braking, cornering, and trail etiquette.

Intermediate

Ideal for riders who are comfortable on green and blue trails and want to improve rolls, cornering, climbing, descending, and technical skills.

Strong Intermediate

Expereicned on blue trails and some blacks. We will spend time on rocky, rooty sections, refine skills like cornering and start to try more advanced technical skills.

Advanced

Designed for experienced riders looking to refine techniques on challenging terrain, including steep rooty descents, rock features, drops, jumps, and line choice.

Kids & Youth Programs

Our youth camps, weekly programs, and afterschool groups are  designed for all age and riding abilities, so kids learn alongside others with similar experience and confidence levels.

Still Unsure?

If you’re between skill levels or have questions about a program, get in touch with us before booking. We’ll help you choose the session that’s best suited to your goals, experience, and the type of riding you enjoy.

Our goal is to place every rider in a program where they’ll feel challenged, supported, and confident throughout the day.

A guided ride takes the guesswork out of planning your East Kootenay Adventure. Ride with a guide who knows the best singletrack, current trail conditions, and hidden gems in Fernie, Cranbrook, and Kimberley. We’ll match the ride to your ability, pace, and goals, so you spend less time looking at maps and more time enjoying the trails. Along the way, you’ll pick up riding tips, local knowledge, and the confidence to explore more of British Columbia’s incredible mountain bike terrain. Guieded rides are available to groups and individual mountain bikers.

Mountain biking can still be fun in light rain, but rider safety and trail conditions always come first. If severe weather, unsafe trail conditions, poor air quality, or trail closures affect your session, we’ll contact you as soon as possible to discuss rescheduling or alternative options.

Yes. Our coaches and guides have PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association) certification, or GSMBC certifications and has completed 40+ hours of First Aid training. Our lessons are built on internationally recognized coaching standards while still being tailored to each rider’s individual goals, learning style, and experience level.

Beyond their certifications, our coaches bring years of experience riding and teaching throughout Fernie, Cranbrook, Kimberley, BC, and the the world. Whether you’re learning the basics, refining technical skills, or exploring new trails on a guided ride, you can expect professional instruction in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.

Safety is at the core of everything we do. Our coaches carry first aid supplies on rides, continuously assess trail conditions, and are committed to helping every rider build confidence, progress at their own pace, and have fun on bikes.

Ridetheory offers mountain bike coaching and guided rides in Fernie, Cranbrook, and Kimberley, British Columbia. Whether you’re driving from Calgary, Vancouver, or crossing the border from the United States, getting here is easy—and the journey through the Canadian Rockies is part of the adventure.

From Calgary, Alberta

Fernie

• Approximately 3.5 hours (300 km)

• Follow Highway 2 south to Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) west into Fernie.

Cranbrook

• Approximately 4 hours (390 km)

• Continue west on Highway 3 past Fernie to Cranbrook.

Kimberley

• Approximately 4.5 hours (395 km)

• Drive to Cranbrook via Highway 3, then head north on Highway 95A for approximately 30 minutes.

From Vancouver, British Columbia

Fernie

• Approximately 10–11 hours (1,050 km)

• Travel east on Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley, then connect to Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) through southern British Columbia.

Cranbrook

• Approximately 11 hours (1,100 km)

• Continue east on Highway 3 to Cranbrook.

Kimberley

• Approximately 11–11.5 hours (1,125 km)

• Drive to Cranbrook, then follow Highway 95A north to Kimberley.

If you’re planning a mountain bike vacation, many visitors choose to break up the drive with an overnight stay in the Okanagan or Nelson region.

From the United States

The East Kootenays are easily accessible from the northwestern United States.

From Montana

• Cross into Canada at the Roosville Border Crossing on Highway 93.

• Fernie: Approximately 2 hours from the border.

• Cranbrook: Approximately 1 hour from the border.

• Kimberley: Approximately 1.5 hours from the border via Cranbrook.

From Idaho or Washington

• Travel through Montana to the Roosville Border Crossing, then continue north on Highway 93 into the East Kootenays.

Flying Here

If you’re flying, there are two convenient airport options:

Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)

• 15 minutes to Cranbrook

• 35 minutes to Kimberley

• 1 hour to Fernie

Calgary International Airport (YYC)

• The closest major international airport and a popular gateway for visitors exploring the Canadian Rockies.

Travel Tip

Mountain weather can change quickly throughout the year. Before you travel, check current road conditions and weather forecasts, especially if you’re driving through mountain passes. Once you arrive, we’ll take care of the trail planning so you can focus on enjoying your ride.