Learn to Mountain Bike Race

Clinic Outline:

- Locations can vary, due to race. Practices are held at West Bragg Creek and Station Flats. 

- The days will be composed of roughly 20-30 minutes of talking and about 90 minutes of riding.

- Be prepared to ride in all weather conditions.

Session 1 - Wednesday, June 1st 6 - 8pm

TALK: Training Program Overview and Burning Questions

BIKE SKILLS: Importance of Line Selection (Smoothest vs. Fastest)

Session 2 - Wednesday, June 8th 6 - 8pm

TALK: Endurance Racing Nutrition

BIKE SKILLS: Faster Cornering

Session 3 - Wednesday, June 15th 6 - 8pm

TALK: Trailside Bike Repair

BIKE SKILLS: Descending

Session 4 -  Wednesday, June 22nd 6 - 8pm

TALK: Race Day Logistics

BIKE SKILLS: Technical Climbing

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Session 5 - Wednesday, July 6th 6 - 8pm

TALK: Packing for an Endurance Event

BIKE SKILLS: Race Specific Skills (passing and starts)

Session 6 - Wednesday, July 13th 6 - 8pm

TALK: Managing Race Week and Race Day Stress

BIKE: Race Week Prep

Session 7 - Friday, July 15th 6 - 8pm

Talk: Last minute Q and A

Bike: Group Pre-Ride

Session 8 - Sunday, July 17th

RACE DAY!

Group will have a tent in the athlete area and coaches will be onsite before and during the race.