NBR Wednesday Training Ride

Training is an important part of the club, and to serve the needs of its mountain bike racers we host the Wednesday night training series.

Schedule (2025 season):

Prior years were Wednesdays, coordinated to avoid the race series races at Blackstrap. Race night begins the first week of may, (weather and trail conditions permitting)

Dates:

May 7 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

May 14 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

May 21 – Blackstrap, https://nbrcycling.ca/training-series/

May 28 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

June 4 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

June 11 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

June18 – Blackstrap, https://nbrcycling.ca/training-series/

June 25 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

July 2 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

July 9 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

July 16 – Blackstrap, https://nbrcycling.ca/training-series/

July 23 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

July 30 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

August 6 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

August 13 – Blackstrap, https://nbrcycling.ca/training-series/

August 20 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

August 28 – Forest of Fun (Saskatoon)

Who can participate?

The Northern Bush Rastas organize the Wednesday night training, but we welcome members from any cycling club to come out and participate. The only requirement is that you have an SCA membership (for insurance purposes) and that you wear a CSA approved helmet for your own safety.

Participants range in age from 10 all the way to their 50s both men and women. We start with single a lap at a slow pace, and then a for-fun at your own pace ride lasting about 30 minutes.

We don’t time or record results so it is a great workout even for those who have no interest or plans to attend a formal MTB race.

Meewasin Park West

The Wednesday Night Training at Meewasin Park West are informal rides designed for all ages and ability levels with the emphasis on practicing single-track in the Forest of Fun and getting a good workout in on a course set around Meewasin Park West (see map below).

If you are not sure about the skills required, ride the trails through the “Forest of Fun” anytime to get a measure of what you will be riding during the Wednesday Night Training. Meet at Meewasin Park West at 6:45 PM, Pre-ride course from 6:45 – 7:00 PM, Race 7:00 – 7:30 PM

Safety

Before joining us on a group ride please review the following:

Cyclist Responsibilities Download

Trail Rules Download

Minimum Equipment Requirements:

Your bicycle must be a mountain bike or fat bike.
Your bicycle must be equipped with aluminum v-brakes (steel and plastic are not appropriate) or be equipped with disc brakes.
Your bike must have tires that are at least 1.9″ wide with off-road suitable tread (no street slicks allowed).
Your bicycle must be in good working order. This includes brakes that are operational, the bike will shift through the complete range of gears and the gears do not skip when pedaling hard.
Gloves (any kind will do) and eye wear
Water bottle holder with water (or small backpack with water)
It is a good idea to get your bike tuned up for the year before trail riding at a local bike shop.

Air Quality in Saskatoon:

We will make every attempt to cancel rides by 3:30PM, however, weather doesn’t always cooperate and rides may be cancelled right up until the event start time”. Please use the following weather guidelines to help you determine if our rides are a go. If the air quality indicated above is in the red, all rides will be cancelled for the day, any riders wishing to still meet up, are doing so outside of our organized club activity.