2026 Practice Sessions

Sunday practice sessions will run May-August, until Fall Racing schedule takes effect in September and we switch to open track on Thursday nights and racing on Sundays.

FORMAT OVERVIEW & SESSION NOTES:

  • 2 hour practice sessions on Sundays
  • No sign up required
  • Come prior to the start of the session, to get put into age/ability appropriate groups
  • Striders welcome – no strider coaching
  • All members must hold a valid SCA cycling licence and current Globe membership to be able to attend practice sessions
  • No practice sessions on race event weekends (Sk Cups, Grands, Championships, Fall Classic, Skills Training Camps, etc.)
  • No practice on holiday weekends (May 17th, August 2nd) – review the google calendar for current practice information

SUNDAY COACHING SESSION TIME (May 3rd, 10th, 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July 5th, 19th, 26th, August 9th, 16th, 23rd):

  • 1:00pm – 3:00pm

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer for our May 3rd practice session here: volunteersignup.org/3DQHF
Volunteer for our May 10th practice session here: volunteersignup.org/XCCLX

GENERAL PROTOCOL

  • At least 1 parent must attend with riders aged 16 & under – in case of emergency
  • Riders who need help at the gate or with equipment should have a parent nearby
  • Riders should consider bringing their own maintenance equipment (pump, spare tubes, tools) in the event of any mechanical issues
  • Come ready to ride! ALL gear that is required for racing, is required for practices!

2026 COACHES:

Head Coach – Lori Smith