Gravity MTB Race Training.
Gravity MTB Racing is not just a racing team, we train anyone who has competition goals in Downhill and Enduro.
Gravity MTB Downhill and Enduro race training is designed for young aspiring amateur racers, expert athletes and established elites who are focussed on becoming the best competitors they can be and are looking to get race specific coaching on and off the bike. This training platform is a stepping stone for all athletes to develop their skills and progress through Provincial, National and World Cup events.
The goal of this program is to provide athletes with every opportunity to succeed and to raise the bar for themselves. We encourage all the athletes to share what they learn, model for teammates, become leaders in their respective communities, and lead the next generation of Canadian mountain bikers.
Now is the time to start setting goals for your 2025 race season. Let us help you accomplish your dreams. Contact us as for a consult and to help build you a calendar of to-dos before the first race of the season.
Athletes we cater to - Accountable. Self-Motivated. Willingness to work harder than ever before. Dedicated and able to trust and commit to the process. Comfortable stepping out and away from their comfort zone.
Topics:
Fitness and mobility testing
Baseline concussion testing
Suspension/Bike set up
Nutrition for training and competition
Mindset and mental prep for competition
Strength and Conditioning
Ride plans
Race preparation
On Bike coaching
Goal setting
The Vision: A High-Performance training program that provides self-motivated, accountable athletes with a complete structure designed to efficiently develop into outstanding competitors and human beings.
Gravity MTB Racing Pathway.
Our well-balanced collective of professional coaches bring many years of excellence to sport, rehabilitation and education for young aspiring athletes. We believe its not about one person but a team of like-minded mentors that give 100% to all our athletes.
Chad Hendren: Head Coach/Co-owner Gravity MTB.
Canadian National Team Downhill Coach and Gravity Lead for Cycling Canada.
Over 25 years as a Gravity focussed coach and team manager.
Former Cycling BC Downhill Coach.
Former DH and Enduro athlete. 1996 - 2019
Heather Bailey: Director of Programs Gravity MTB.
Dedicated to educating and coaching athletes with targeted strength programming, proper movement and mobility.
Bachelor Recreation Administration (School of Physical Education & Kinesiology).
Certified Personal Trainer with Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.
Certified Supervisor of Fitness Leaders BC Recreation & Parks Association (PT, Group Fitness, Weight Training, Yoga).
Crossfit L1.
Professional Mountain Bike Association (PMBIA) Level 1 Coach.
Precision Nutrition Level 1.
Over 20 years experience training individuals and groups in strength training/conditioning.
Over 20 years of riding MTB
Kelsey McCallan: Physiotherapist
Focused on keeping athletes safely performing their best with mobility and concussion testing. If an injury does occur, Kelsey ensures athletes are ready to return to sport by meeting athletic performance standards.
Masters of Physiotherapy (MScPT).
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
The sooner you get started, the sooner you will start achieving your goals!
Let’s Go!!
Gravity MTB Race Academy
Ages 9-13
Fall and Spring training programs
Island Cup series events and local community racing
Gravity MTB Jr. Division
Ages 11-13
Fall and Spring training programs
Intro to BC Cup Downhill Series. Island Cup series, and local community racing
Gravity MTB Racing Development Team
Ages 13-17
10-month training program
Canada Cup and BC Cup Downhill and Canadian Enduro League
Gravity MTB Racing Select
6 riders supported by Gravity MTB sponsors.
10-month training program
Selection based off results.
Intro to World Cup Racing, Canada Cup and BC Cup Downhill and Canadian Enduro League
