WTF BIKE
Beginner Mountain Bike Skills
If you identify as WTFNB (women, trans, femme, non-binary) and want to build confidence in mountain biking, the clinic is for you. Kat will guide you through the basics, helping you gain courage and have a blast on the trails in a safe, controlled environment.
No experience necessary - we'll start from scratch and build up from there. You'll need a mountain bike, helmet, water, and snacks for the morning.
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After the clinic we'll ride some trail and session interesting sections to put our new skills to work. Expect to spend about 2.5 hours working on skills and an additional hour to session our new skills on the trail.
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About Kat (she/her): I am a BICP level 1 certified skills instructor and first aid certified. I've been riding mtb, gravel, and road for many years and now I want to share my skills and love for cycling with my friends. I ride with Fort Follies, Overland MTB, Dirt Darlings, and COMBA clubs. I am an affiliate with Ninja MTB Performance and Feisty Media.
Clinic Options
There are several different ways you can learn new MTB skills
One on One Clinic
Skills clinic just for you!
3 hour clinic at Spring Canyon Park in Fort Collins CO followed by 1 hour,
3 mile trail session clinic.
$200
Use contact form below
Custom Clinic
Skills clinic however and
wherever you want!
3 hour clinic at your location
$175 plus travel expenses.
Other options available.
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Group Clinic
Skills clinic with new friends!
3 hour clinic at Spring Canyon Park in Fort Collins CO followed by 1 hour / 3 mile trail session clinic.
$100
What You'll Learn
Bike/Body Separation
Learn the basic body positions to be prepared for anything you encounter on the trail
Shifting
Learn to shift through appropriate gearing for the terrain you are on or are approaching, without dropping, breaking, or hearing significant drive train noise.
Switchbacks
Learn to negotiate a set of switchbacks in both directions and a variety of grades.
Rock Dodge
Learn how steering the front wheel affects the tracking of the rear wheel while avoiding small features at slow to moderate speeds.
Braking
We will learn to use both brakes for a controlled, complete stops from a range of speeds.
Ratcheting
Learn how to generate forward momentum without using a full pedal stroke.
Climbing/Descending
We will practice different positions and skills to climb easy and moderate slopes efficiently in a seated, standing, and crouched position, and maintain stability and control through small body movements while using correct braking techniques on downhill terrain
Trail Session
We will put all the skills together and ride a section of trail with multiple features and obstacles, taking time to look at the lines and hazards before deciding on the best path to take.
Want to learn more?
Private and small classes offered in Fort Collins or your location.
970.658.9604