Untamed Development Race Team

12 weeks to faster, more confident riding — professional coaching, gym training, and a crew that has your back.

Essential Cycles, with gym training by Enhanced Performance and community support from Colour the Trails, is proud to offer our Untamed Development Team program. Established in 2021, this program has become a highlight in the Vancouver cycling community, attracting riders from all backgrounds who want to get faster, more confident, and find their crew.

Whether you're joining for the first time or returning to build on last season's gains, you'll find a program that challenges and excites — supported by a community that grows stronger every year.

2026 Program Options

$1,495 - Full Program: 2 months of gym training with Enhanced Performance (Feb 3 – April 3) + 12 weeks of on-bike coaching + 3 weekend sessions + custom team jersey.

$1,195 - 12 Weeks On-Bike: 12 weeks of coached on-bike training + 3 weekend sessions + custom team jersey.

$855 - 6 Weeks On-Bike: 6 weeks of intensive on-bike training + 3 weekend sessions.

Returning members: Register by January 14 to lock in 2025 pricing.

Full Program deadline: Registration closes January 15 (gym training starts February 3).  On-Bike tiers open through February 15.

Payment plans: 4-month payment options available for 12-week tiers. All payments complete before program starts in April.

What's Included

• Professional Coaching: 42+ hours of hands-on training with our coaching team

• Gym Training (Full Program): 2 months with Enhanced Performance, twice weekly

• Weekend Sessions: 3 full-day training and team-building sessions

• Custom Team Jersey: Because you earned it

• Sponsor Deals: Exclusive access to team pricing from our partners

Who Can Apply

• Age: 15 to Not Dead Yet

• Location: Vancouver area resident (in-person sessions)

• Skill Level: All levels welcome, from first full-suspension bike to seasoned racers

• Focus: Enduro and Downhill progression — race curious or just want to get faster going down

Schedule (To Be Finalised)

• Gym Sessions (Full Program): Feb 3 – April 3, twice weekly at Enhanced Performance

• On-Bike Sessions: April 8 – June 24, Wednesday evenings

• Weekend Sessions: April 19, May 24, June 27 — full-day intensive training
  

Why Enhanced Performance?

We partnered with Enhanced Performance because they get what we do. Their coaches aren't just gym people — they're riders.

Cian represented Ireland at the Youth Olympics for road cycling. Lynne is a former national team athlete turned BC mountain biker. They understand the demands of riding — the core stability, the eccentric strength, the mobility — and they build programs that actually translate to the trail.

EP's training system has been developed over 12+ years with a focus on real-world movement. Their philosophy — "train for our outdoor playground" — aligns perfectly with what we're building at Untamed. You'll get stronger in the gym in ways that make you faster and more resilient on the bike.