Skills Clinics

• This clinic is appropriate for riders who are beginner to intermediate riders. No mountain biking experience necessary, although general understanding of how to ride a bike and exposure to some trail riding previously will be beneficial.

• Intermediate to early intermediate riders will benefit from refinding fundamental skills as they are the building blocks to advanced riding techniques.

• This is an excellent introduction to mountain bike instruction and will be an inclusive space for all abilities looking to gain more confidence on the trail.

• We will start with a check in to see everyone’s goals and previous experiences.

• Then, we will do a bike check and head down to the field for a learning environment meant to feel relaxing and thorough.

• We will cover body positioning, braking, cadence, and climbing techniques in the field and then move up to the Kanuga’s skills area for more application practice. There we will utilize the corners, rollers, and mini trails for drills.

• After gaining confidence in the skills area, we will climb to one of Kanuga’s green trails and apply the techniques we learned. Kanuga’s green trail is fun, flowy, and fast!

• There will be plenty of time for repetition, feedback, and experimentation.

• We will move through the drills at the group pace. We could spend a long time on one skill and move through another one quicker to adapt to the group’s needs.

Required for this lesson:

• Day-pass or membership to Ride Kanuga. If you don’t already have one, purchase separately at our website or in person at the Adventure Shop when you arrive.

• A bicycle in good working order. You can bring your own bike (regular mountain bike, eBike, or dirt jumper) or rent an eBike separately from our shop at Ride Kanuga.

• Helmets are required, full-face or half shell are acceptable

• Water and food to last the duration of your lesson

• Closed toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or crocs)

Optional (but highly recommended) equipment:

• Knee Pads

• Elbow Pads

• Gloves