2011 Arctic Bike Club Women's Mountain Bike Skills Clinic by the ABC Recreation Division
Clinic is $25; only $5 per session. REGISTER HERE
A Flyer with this information can be found by clicking HERE:
A full syllabus and flyer can be found HERE:
Limited to 50 participants.
No Age Limit; riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Information: womensclinic@arcticbikeclub.org or 907-929-7231
Course Objectives:
1) Learn to ride with confidence on the terrain of your choice.
Whether you want to be ride down a gentle grassy slope, gravel trail, or you want to conquer sick dog gnarly, rooty single-track, we will provide instruction to meet your riding goals with better technique, and, hence, confidence.
2) Learn basic bicycle maintenance and field repair. You will learn basic bike maintenance to keep your ride as trouble free as possible from the outset. You will also learn how to make some basic repairs to your bike in the field.
3) Learn to ride comfortably. You will become more familiar with how your bicycle should feel and fit and what kinds of adjustments you can make to enhance your comfort and riding enjoyment.
4) Meet Riding Partners.
5) Have fun on any Terrain!
Course Schedule:
(Please note actual trailhead will be annouced the week before unless otherwise noted)
Week 1: Wednesday June 1 Kincaid Chalet 7pm
- -Welcome
- -Equipment
- -Skills Evaluation
Week 2: Wednesday June 8 Campbell Tract 7pm
- -Maintenance
- -Choosing a path
- -Skill Building Rides
Week 3: Wednesday June 15 Kincaid Park 7pm
- -Maintenance
- -Taking Hills
- -Skill Building Rides
Week 4: Wednesday June 22 Campbell Tract 7pm
- -Maintenance
- -Riding Roots
- -Skill Building Rides
Week 5: Wednesday June 29 Kincaid Park 7pm
- -Maintenance
- -Big Obstacles
- -Skill Building Rides
Clinic is $25; only $5 per session. REGISTER HERE