An experienced coach
Every session is coached in person. You get your form checked, weights chosen for you and progressions set to your level, whether you race or just want to ride harder for longer.
West Kelowna, BC
Open to all riders
Winter MTB Strength Program · Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
Spend the winter getting stronger on the bike.
A 20-week, small-group strength and conditioning course built for mountain bikers. Two coached sessions a week, a dedicated MTB program from Fit4Racing, and testing before and after, so you roll into spring with results you can measure.
20weeks
November to March, right through the off-season
6max
riders per class, so the coach sees every rep
2/ week
coached sessions, 40 in total
2tests
before and after, to measure your progress
What’s included
Not a generic gym class. Training built for riders.
Climbing, pumping, descending and hanging on through rough terrain all take strength, power and endurance. This course uses the winter to build all three.
A dedicated MTB program
Sessions follow Fit4Racing, a strength and conditioning program designed specifically for mountain bikers. It was built with pro riders and scales for all levels.
Six riders, max
Small groups mean real coaching rather than a crowded class, and you still get the motivation of training alongside other riders all winter.
Two sessions a week
Two coached sessions a week for 20 weeks, from November to March, on weekday evenings (Monday to Thursday, at 7:00 or 8:00 pm). That’s steady, consistent training through the months when the trails are under snow.
Testing before & after
You’ll do baseline testing at the start and repeat it at the end of the program, so you can see exactly how much stronger and fitter you got.
Body composition scans
Add a medical-grade seca mBCA scan at the start and finish to see how much muscle you gained and fat you lost, not just what the scale says.
How the winter works
Test. Train. Re-test. Ride.
01
November
Set your baseline
Start with testing to measure where you are, giving your training and your progress a clear starting point.
02
November – March
Train twice a week
Twenty weeks of coached, small-group sessions following the Fit4Racing MTB program.
03
End of March
Re-test, then hit the trails
Repeat your tests, compare them with your baseline, and start the riding season stronger than you finished the last one.
Where you’ll train
A real strength gym, right here in West Kelowna.
Classes run in the Health Garage training space, which is fully equipped for the kind of work that makes riders stronger.
- Rigs and barbells for heavy, well-coached strength work
- Kettlebells, dumbbells and med balls for power and conditioning
- A turf lane for carries, crawls and dynamic movement
- 108–2374 Bering Road, Westbank
Want to see what changed under the hood?
Add a body composition scan at the start and end of the program. In 24 seconds, the seca mBCA measures muscle mass, fat mass and muscle quality, with accuracy comparable to DEXA and no radiation.
Join the wishlist
Interested? Save your spot on the list.
We’re checking interest before we open registration. Joining the wishlist is free and doesn’t commit you to anything. We’ll email you when registration opens.
- No payment, no commitmentJust let us know you’re interested.
- Weekday eveningsClasses run Monday to Thursday at 7:00 or 8:00 pm. Tell us which time suits you.
- Hear firstClasses are capped at six riders, and people on the wishlist are the first to know when registration opens.
You’re on the list!
Thanks for your interest. We’ll be in touch when registration opens. Know another rider who’d be into this? Send them this page.
Do I need to be a Health Garage patient?
No. The Winter MTB Program is open to any rider, whether or not you’re a patient of the clinic. The optional body composition scan is also available to non-patients.
What fitness level do I need?
You don’t need any particular fitness level. The Fit4Racing program is built with pro riders but scales for all levels, and your coach adjusts each exercise for you. If you have an injury or medical condition, check with your doctor before starting.
When and where are classes?
The program runs for 20 weeks from November 2026 to March 2027, at 108–2374 Bering Road in Westbank. You’ll attend two sessions a week on weekday evenings, Monday to Thursday, with classes at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Let us know on the wishlist form which time works for you.
How much does it cost?
Pricing will be confirmed before registration opens, and people on the wishlist will hear first.
Does joining the wishlist commit me to anything?
No. It’s free and doesn’t commit you to anything. It just tells us you’re interested so we can plan classes, and we’ll let you know when you can register.