meet chad hendren
Chad Hendren is the co-founder and head coach of Gravity MTB, and the National Downhill Coach and Gravity Lead for Cycling Canada. With over 25 years in the sport, Chad has shaped Canada’s gravity racing scene as both a pioneering athlete and elite-level coach.
A former competitive DH and enduro racer, Chad has coached at every level — from youth development to World Cup events — and has led high-performance teams across Canada and Europe. Certified by NCCP, BICP, and IMBA, his coaching career includes roles with Cycling BC, Crankworx Summer Gravity Camps, and the Whistler Downhill Development Team.
Chad’s legacy extends beyond the race tape. From running coaching programs and race teams to managing brand partnerships and mentoring young talent, he continues to build a strong, inclusive riding culture through Gravity MTB.







we develop racers who want more
More speed. More focus. More from themselves.
From first races to international competition, our coaching-led programs give young athletes the tools, structure, and support to progress — on and off the bike.