Ongoing Series where we tackle the specific skills needed to master one trail
Trail: PAINT IT BLACK
Saturday May 27th, 1pm-3pm
In this series of skills clinics, we’ll pick one trail to master at a time. We’ll cover the essential skills needed to be great on this one trail. Kanuga’s Paint it Black is a black rated tech trail. To be great on this trail, you’ll need to focus on effective body position to handle the numerous rock gardens, drops, roots, and off-camber traverses. You’ll need effective braking skills to scrub speed before those features, and some effective line choice to strategize where to go, driving the bike in control. To go faster, you’ll need great pressure control skills to be able to absorb the tech and float over things that would otherwise throw you offline. We’ll cover those skills individually in a controlled environment and apply them on Paint it Black itself.
This clinic is appropriate for all level riders wanting to gain more control, confidence, and have more fun on this specific trail. Learn how to master this trail with intentional bike driving techniques instead of just surviving it!
Newer riders will be introduced to intentional techniques to get down the trail in control with confidence.
Intermediate and advanced level will benefit from refining their fundamental skills while learning ways to carry speed while maintaining control and traction.
Josh Whitmore is our head coach and one of the highest certified and most experienced mountain bike instructors in the country.
We’ll start with an intro to listen to your previous experience and goals, then set expectations and a plan for the clinic
Then, we’ll move into a skills assessment and work through the essential skills needed to master this trail in a separate controlled environment.
After we refine our skills in a controlled environment like the skills area we’ll take to the trail and session some of the common features found on the trail.
Lastly, we’ll apply it on the trail itself to practice what we’ve learned.
$90 per person
In additional to the cost of instruction, you’ll need to purchase a day pass or membership to Ride Kanuga separately at our website or in person when you arrive at our Adventure Center.
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
We’ll meet just outside the main Adventure Center Building. Look for your instructor in MTB Skills Factory staff clothing.
You can cancel at any time for any reason for a full refund (minus our credit card and processing fees – 10%) up until the day before your lesson. If you cancel ON the day of your lesson, we keep the deposit.
When:
Saturday May 27th, 1pm-3pm
Whether you’re just visiting and want to rent a bike and ride for the day, want a monthly membership to train while you’re here on the off-season, or want to have full-access year-round, we’ve got the passes, and rentals to keep you fully equipped no matter your preference.
1249 Kanuga Lake Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Call: (828) 513-0002
Contact Us: info@ridekanuga.com
MONDAY-SUNDAY:
10am-6pm
Trails are open 7 days a week with valid pass from sunrise to sunset
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