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 2026 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.

Gravity MTB Race Academy

Ages 9-13

Fall and Spring training programs

Island Cup series events and local community racing

Registration is available on our website under ‘Gravity Kids’ programs

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 

For the first time ever, Gravity MTB’s elite Spring Camp is open to the public. Be podium ready and train with the best!

Led by Chad Hendren—Co-owner of Gravity MTB and Cycling Canada’s National Downhill/Enduro Coach—this 6-day intensive training camp is designed for committed U15 and U17 gravity athletes who want to elevate their race game and train like champions.

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!!  

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