About Us

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“I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding coaching my son, Easton, has received from Coach Vance. Under his leadership, Easton has thrived in his first year on the downhill mountain bike team, showing remarkable growth in both physical performance and mental preparedness.

Coach Vance’s commitment extends well beyond the trail. He asks the kids to set achievable goals while also encouraging the kids to reach for stretch targets, helping each rider build the confidence and skills needed to take on challenging terrain—an approach that truly reflects the RideMTB mission: ‘improve your mountain biking by teaching you specific techniques to build both your confidence and skill’. Whether it’s training sessions at Mt. Prevost on rainy fall and winter Saturdays, or long weekends at the races, Vance is always available for coaching tips, video reviews, and strategy discussions.

What impresses me most is his unwavering presence at race weekends. He invests countless hours working with the kids—fine-tuning techniques, analyzing line choices, and preparing them both mentally and physically for what lies ahead. His passion for the sport and his genuine care for each rider’s development have had a profound impact on Easton.  Because of the busy DH schedule, Coach Vance even took Easton on the road during the 3-week Dunbar Series schedule.

Thanks to Coach Vance Shaw’s expertise, dedication, and personal investment, Easton is not only becoming a stronger rider—he’s also growing in confidence, focus, and resilience. I couldn’t ask for a better coach to guide him on this journey.”

Thank you,

BRAD JONES

As a parent, I've been very impressed with the Ride Mtb DH race team. The coaching is relaxed, encouraging and individualized. Vance's calm, friendly style along with his high expectations on and off the bike has been motivating and positive for our son. Our son has enjoyed being a part of the team and meeting the other team mates from across BC. It has been a great experience that has built both skill and confidence culminating in great results at BC races. 

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children"

Kristina

 "This is a great program, with amazing coaching and tons of support during training, ond as importantly, on race day.   In less than a year, we’ve watched our son’s riding improve exponentially with Vance and the team.  His confidence is high and his skills and focus have significantly improved, which have led to better results and regular podiums.  We’d highly recommend this program and specifically Vance as a coach to anyone wanting to rapidly build upon an established set of skills or looking to further refine their racing. "

Nathan