Ransom Bike Co

End of an era.

I opened Ransom Bike Co in 2020 and have had the absolute pleasure of riding with so many great people here, but Ransom Bike Co. is no longer.

Chasing the PowTown Rad team around with Andrew and Justin was a blast and I can’t wait to get back riding with that crew. Good times were had with the Coast Mountain Academy students and teachers and the Summer Camps at the OLC with Terracentric Coastal Adventures were a hit! It was so fun riding with the Tla’amin Youth on the only two sunny days we had in March!

I’ve been fortunate enough to get to know some top notch teens through the Youth Ambassador Program. Thank you for sharing your time with me. I lucked out getting Jordan and Hillary to do some coaching over the last two seasons. They brought a lot of passion to the programs. Thank you both.

I’ll see you out on the trails.

Do you have a 7 to 12 year old who likes to ride bikes?!? PROGRAMS START NEXT WEEK! Two spots left in After-School Shredders (7-9ish). Three spots left in After-School Groms (10-12ish). April and May only this year. Register here: https://www.ransombikeco.com/all-about-the-kids. Link in bio.

We’re looking to borrow a few 16” or 20” kids mountain bikes for a youth camp happening in March 15th and 16th. If you’ve got something you don’t mind lending out, please message me.

Need a New Jersey??? Want to order a Christmas gift that can support a good cause??? Check this out!
Posted • 🚨 IYMBP Fundraiser! 🚨

The Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program and have partnered with to create a new series of riding tee highlighting our beautiful logo created by T’Sou-ke artist Mark Gauti.

The logo depicts the Thunderbird bringing mountain bikes to the people – a symbol of reconciliation and reconnection to the land.

All proceeds from donations will go towards the provision of trail building workshops for Indigenous Youth as well as supporting the development of our upcoming documentary film project, which we will be announcing shortly.

The Thunderbird Shirt wears like your favourite tee, and wicks fast in hot conditions to keep you fresh on the bike and at the pres-ride hang out.

With a lightweight heathered fabric set to become a summer riding staple, the Thunderbird delivers a casual and cleverly patterned fit that won’t bag out with repeated wear over multi-day adventures.

You can purchase through the IYMBP.ca website and the link in our bio.

Drop Progression Workshop!!! Start at the bike park then bring your new skills to the trails. This 3 hour clinic is on December 10th. Registration link in bio.

The Trailside Maintenance Workshop is coming up on Saturday, November 12th. Get your hands dirty (I’ll actually have gloves for you to use) and learn how to PREPARE, REPAIR, and MAINTAIN you and your bike. Learn more here: https://www.ransombikeco.com/trailside-maintenance-workshop.

Want to develop your skills through the winter? We’ll be running specific skills-based workshops on Saturdays from November to March. Join myself and to hone those skills! 15%off for .rad crew. More details coming soon!

Welcome to the team Hillary! “Hi my name is Hillary Marciniak and I am a new member of the Ransom biking coaching team. I have been riding bikes for as long as I can remember, but was introduced to Mountain Biking in 2018. I quickly fell in love with the sport, and I try to get out into our amazing trail network regularly. I am a teacher in Powell River, and I am so excited to take my teaching skills out of the classroom and onto the trails. I have my PMBI level 1 certification and I look forward to helping kids develop their fundamental skills on their bike. I hope to see you all out on the trails in the near future!”
So stoked to have you on board!

Posted • Introducing the Cops for Cancer + QRCA 5’er Ride! In support of Philippe Caza’s 800km Tour de Coast fundraiser, we’ve put together our own local fundraiser to help support his mission.

There are two local loops to choose from, which can be ridden from September 4th to 10th. Philippe will be riding the longer of the two routes on the 10th if you’d like to join him!

Sign up is $5, but anything $20 or over will get a tax receipt. You’ll need to pop by Suncoast Cycles or TAWS Bike Garage to register.

Longer route: https://www.trailforks.com/route/cops-for-cancer-5-er-2022-aroute/

Shorter route: https://www.trailforks.com/route/cops-for-cancer-5-er-b-route/

Stay tuned for more. Signups should be ready by early next week!