May 17 (Friday) Mini Clinic
Join us for our Singletrack Skills May Small Group Clinic! This special Friday clinics will be 2.5 hours and will offer individualized attention with up to five riders. We will ride at a local trail system in Colorado Springs (location will be shared via email). Clinic runs from 11:30-2:00. An additional session may be added from 3-5:30 if there is enough interest - email katie@singletrackskills.com to be notified if an additional group is added.
This will be an intermediate-level fundamental refresher session to get you ready for the summer season. We will review the fundamentals, and progress to cover rocky ledges for technical uphills and downhills on the trail
What Can You Expect?
Professional, encouraging instruction in a small-group setting of up to 5 participants.
Skills introduction and warm-up on flat open ground
Trail-side session practice - there will be lots of starting, stopping and practicing drills. We will seek out trail features and use artificial features (cones, ropes, etc.) that will maximize everyone's class time. If you can ride all-day, you can get in more rounds of practice. If you are still working on your fitness, you can take breaks as needed.
Topics may include: neutral and ready positions, finding balance on changing terrain, changing direction with corners and switchbacks, braking, shifting, line selection, riding up and down rocks and ledges, riding up and down steep hills, restarting on a hill, how to be a confident rider, how to evaluate risks on the trail, what to pack on a ride, equipment basics, trail etiquette
What Is Expected Of Riders?
Make sure your bike is in good working order. All mountain bikes are welcome - it can be a rental, a hand-me-down or a top-of-the-line bike, but it must be safe and ready for a day on the trails. E-bikes are not allowed on city trails - if you are an e-bike rider, we can schedule a private lesson on suitable trails
Be prepared to be out in the elements for 2.5 hours hours - bring layers, snacks and water
Be open to learning new things and be encouraging of other participants
Please review our cancellation and refund policies before booking. You will NOT be refunded if you cancel your lesson.