Bike Lessons & Rides | Canmore Nordic Centre
Bike Lessons & Rides 2025
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Terms & Conditions and our cancellation policy can be viewed at the bottom of the page, or click here.
Lesson Calendar
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What is My Biking Level?
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
Advanced
Register for an advanced lesson if you:
- Have many years of mountain biking experience
- Have already developed strong riding skills
- Are looking to improve specific technique e.g technical descents/obstacles/fast-paced riding
- Are able ride all blue trails and most black trails with confidence
Terms and Conditions
All participants must complete the lesson waiver before attending each lesson.
If rental equipment is required, participants will book online separately ahead of the lesson and arrive 30 minutes prior to the lesson to collect the equipment. Rentals can be booked on our rental page which can be found in the navigation bar.
Participants must meet their instructor 5 minutes prior to lesson start time at the Trail Sports lesson meeting place sign (south end of day lodge, by the rink).
All participants are age 13 or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times (minimum age is 6-years old).
All participants must purchase a Canmore Nordic Centre trail pass at the Day Lodge and a Kananaskis Conservation Pass for vehicle parking.
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.
Weather Policy
- Trail Sports strives not to cancel lessons/programs due to weather. Should weather conditions be unsafe or long-lasting, then Trail Sports reserves the right to cancel lessons/programs.
- Every effort will be made to reschedule the lesson/program; if this is not possible, a refund for a missed lesson/program time will be issued. Participants will only be notified if a lesson is cancelled.
- Our cut-off temperature is -25 C wind chill. Readings are made using the Trail Sports weather station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rentals
Where can I rent bikes from Trail Sports?
Bike rentals are offered through Trail Sports at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alberta.
Can I book bike rentals online?
Yes. Trail Sports provides online booking and rental information through its summer rentals page.
Do you offer e-bike rentals?
Yes. Trail Sports specifically mentions e-biking as part of its rental offering.
Do you offer fat bike rentals?
Yes. Trail Sports offers fat bike rentals, including winter fat biking options at the Nordic Centre.
Lessons & Tours
Do you offer bike lessons?
Yes. Trail Sports offers a wide range of bike lessons, including private lessons, adult group lessons, kids’ camps, weekly rides, and skills programs.
Do you offer private bike lessons?
Yes. Trail Sports offers 1.5-hour private bike lessons with certified instructors. Lessons are available for mountain biking, e-mountain biking, and gravel biking, and can be tailored to beginner, intermediate, or advanced riders.
Do you offer guided bike tours or rides?
Yes. Trail Sports offers private guided bike rides lasting 2–3 hours with a PMBIA-certified instructor. Guided rides are available for 1–6 people and can include e-biking, fat biking, gravel biking, and mountain biking.
What kinds of bike programs do you offer?
Trail Sports lists a broad mix of programs, including adult lessons, technical skills courses, kids’ mountain bike camps, private lessons, and weekly rides.
Are bike lessons suitable for different ability levels?
Yes. Trail Sports offers instruction for a range of riders, from people learning the fundamentals to riders working on more advanced skills such as air progression and technical trail riding.
Do lessons run with any number of participants?
Trail Sports notes that programs require a minimum of three registrants to run.
Service & Repairs
What is included in the Trail Sports Tune-Up?
The site says the Trail Sports Tune-Up includes a safety inspection, inspection of bolts and bearings, shifting adjustment, brake adjustment (bleed not included), headset adjustment, clean and lube of the drivetrain, and tire inflation.
Do you work on bikes that are very dirty or need extra care?
Yes. Trail Sports notes that if a bike is excessively dirty, an additional cleaning fee may apply.
What types of bikes do you service?
Trail Sports says it services a variety of bikes, from commuter bikes to high-performance downhill mountain bikes.