Heritage Cycling Training Clinics/Programs

Whether you are training for a long distance event or just simply want to develop your cycling skills, Heritage Bikes & Rentals offers great skill developing clinics for cyclists of all ages (see Below for Kids Beginner Bike Riding Program)

Cycle Training - Couch to 50KM - Next Course starts May 11th - NEW DROP-IN PRICE AVAILABLE.

Four excursions of progressively challenging distance and elevation as a starter for getting into cycling shape to complete your first 1/2 Century Ride. The trips would be as follows:

Day 1) Approximate 1 hour warm up ride, assessment, checking equipment and making bike adjustments (seat height, seat forward/aft position, headset height adjust). Choices about optimal biking clothing may be made during this time. Teaching rules of the road and proper group riding etiquette. 

Day 2) Approximate 2 hour ride on flat route, quiet roads to learn gearing and drafting.

Day 3) Approximate 2 hour ride on moderately hillier route to expand upon previous skills including riding on gravel, climbing and descending.

Day 4) Approximate 4 hour ride to understand longer distance cycling and how to perform better during big excursions. (Optional 1 hour brake for lunch not covered in the fee below.)

Includes: 

  • approximately 9 hours of guided cycling excursions.

  • Maps and Route notes for each excursions.

  • Coaching and technical support.

  • A Basic Bike Check up and bike fitting (this needs to be done in shop before the first ride).

  • Technical support in case of mechanical breakdown.

  • Support vehicle back up available in case of accident and/or serious fatigue.

NEW! This year’s course will be divided into 2 groups:

-Absolute Beginners -Beginner Road Riding

Cost: 

$299.00 (plus HST) for Private training. 

$225.00 per person (plus HST). (maximum of four.) $100 deposit required at time of booking. Please note that this program will not run with only 1 participant. If the course is cancelled, there will be a refund of deposit or the option to upgrade to private lessons.

$50-70 depending on whether you are joining for 1 hour, or 2 hour, or 4 hour ride.

***Need a bike? ask us about rentals.

Call or email to book: (613) 200-7959

More Training Options

Private Coaching: One-on-one ride bike coaching for new riders and those wishing to improve skills, bike handling, build endurance, speed and power. $70.00 per hour. 

Group Coaching: Groups of 2 or more on the bike coaching. 2 riders or more $100.00 per hour.

Kids Beginner Bike Riding Program: (These are Private Lessons)

4 - 1 hour sessions

Location: To be Determined.

  • 1st Lesson: Cycling without peddles, Bike sizing, finding balance, getting comfortable on a bike, going around obstacles.

  • 2nd Lesson: Recap and review, Cycling without peddles, riding with one hand, signalling, advanced obstacles

  • 3rd Lesson: Pedal Introduction, obstacles with peddles, turning, stopping, signalling

  • 4th Lesson: Riding on the road, road rules, riding single file. 

 

The Cost for the 4 lessons is $120 Plus HST

The rental of the bike for 4 sessions is $40 plus HST

If you decide to purchase the bike, the cost of the rental will be deducted from the cost of the bike.