DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY - summer 2025
High-Performance Coaching. Crankworx-Ready. Serious Summer Progression.
Welcome to the Development academy!
This isn’t your average summer camp. The Summer Development Academy is a continuation of the SMBA coaching progression pathway—designed for youth riders who are already chasing podiums, pushing limits, and progressing fast.
If you’ve been part of the Academy in Spring (or previous seasons), you already know the vibe: hard work, big goals, and serious fun. Now, it’s time to build on that foundation—longer sessions, race-focused support, and full coaching immersion all summer long.
Program highlights:
Part of the SMBA Coaching Development Progression Pathway
Designed for serious progression—from trail speed to race podiums
Daily focus on both technical riding and mental resilience
Coaches who deliver far more than supervision—this is true progression coaching, built on years of experience
Trail choice and session flow adapted to the group’s ability and goals
Strong peer group—riders build confidence and community at the same time
Additional benefits:
- Shuttle-assisted downhill training to increase trail access and maximize progression
Timed trail runs and race simulation days to build strategy and emotional regulation
Race Support included as part of your enrollment at crankworx and local races
Riders are surrounded by like-minded, motivated athletes—the kind of crew that pushes each other and grows together
Program alumni are Crankworx podium finishers and local race winners—this is the place where that journey starts
Coached by the same consistent coaching crew who run our Spring and Fall seasons
WHY THIS PROGRAM?
This isn’t just a bike camp—it’s a summer-long transformation.
Past Riders in our Development Academy have gone from sending 8-foot tables to confidently hitting 30-foot doubles—within just 9 weeks.
More than just about the riding—it’s the mindset. These kids learn how to show up under pressure, stay calm in race environments, and develop real self-trust.
This is where confidence, capability, and community come together—and where Crankworx podiums and local race wins begin.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US?
This isn’t just coaching—it’s real development.
What really blows parents away is the personal growth.
Kids come out of this program with more confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves—on and off the bike.
We’ve had parents in tears at the end of the season, not because their kid hit a new feature—but because they saw them grow into a more grounded, courageous, and self-assured person.
Riders walk away with new skills, expanded confidence, and a stronger sense of who they are. They go further, faster—because they’re supported by a coaching system that believes in them, challenges them, and guides them every step of the way.
For families, it’s bigger than mountain biking. It’s growth, community, and trust in the process.
program overvIEw:
When: July–August
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (4 hours/day) — 3 Days a Week
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (shift to Tues–Thurs on long weekends)
Location: Squamish trail network + shuttled destinations
Ages: Advanced youth (~9–15+)
Level: Confident black trail riders and up — most are racing or ready.
Every Thursday, we shuttle. Two top DH training laps on Squamish’s best terrain — coached and fully supported. Shuttle spots are included with every pass.
You’ll pick your preferred Thursdays after booking.
Age ranges are a general guide—feel free to reach out if you’re unsure! We can often accommodate “cusp ages”
PRICING
Want More Shuttle Days?
Add extra (if space allows):
+$50/day or $135 for 3-pack
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Click below to choose your pass and select your session dates
Multi-day pass holders may spread days across July and August (non-consecutive weeks okay)
Spots are limited to ensure quality coaching and group cohesion
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with next steps and a link to complete your participant waiver.
Payment plans available – just reach out to set one up.
