SPECIAL EVENTS
BIKING EVENTS, RACES AND
MORE IN THE KOOTENAYS
NELSON FAT TIRE FEST BIKE CAMPS
Kootenay Mountain Bike Coaching are in Nelson for the FAT TIRE FESTIVAL.
We will be offering KIDS CLINICS on
Friday, August 21st, 2015.
The clinics will be taking place at Morning Mountain in Nelson. We will be working on our FUNdamental skills through games, skill drills and using our portable kid friendly stunt park. The second part of the clinic will be a ride on Bottoms Up and Lefty depending on the skill set of the students. We will build your riders skills in a safe environment enabling them to build their confidence so they can rip up the trails!
These clinics are structured to ensure each rider builds a better understanding of how their bike works, the fundamental skills to work on for having more fun and staying safe while riding with a fun group of peers!
Clinics open to NELSON CYCLING CLUB members only. Please visit the www.nelsoncyclingclub.org to get your Club Membership and support the building and maintenance of our trails!!
L'IL RIPPERS AGED 5 - 7 YEARS
9am - 11am (2 hours)
Bring your L'il Rippers out for some fun on their bikes - This clinic is suited to Level 1 and 2 riders.
Skills will include:
Balanced Body Position
Operating the controls: brakes and gears.
Terrain Assessment - go where you want to go!
Extras - Front wheel lifts, going over obstacles up and down and bunny hops! Not to mention safety on the trail, being aware of other bikers and team work!
Cost: $20pp
RIPPERS AGED 7 - 11 YEARS
11am - 1pm (2 hours)
The Rippers clinic is for those riders that are still building skills and confidence but can ride Bottoms Up - up and down easily. Suited to Level 2 and 3 riders. These riders are looking for a little more confidence before speeding down the DH course.
Skills will include:
Balanced Body Position
Operating the controls: brakes and gears.
Terrain Assessment - go where you want to go!
Direction Control - getting round those corners and over obstacles.
Extras: Front Wheel Lifts, Bunny Hops, small jumps, pumping and more. Not to mention safety on the trail, what to have with you, being aware of other bikers and team work!
Cost: $20pp
RAD RIPPERS AGED 8 - 12 YEARS
1pm - 3pm (2 hours)
The RAD RIPPERS clinic is suited to Level 2 & 3 riders. These charging bikers will have an opportunity to fine tune their skills, learn some new ones and get some coaching on the DH course.
Skills will include:
Balanced Body Position
Operating the controls: brakes and gears.
Terrain Assessment - go where you want to go!
Direction Control - getting round those corners and over obstacles.
Extras: Front Wheel Lifts, Bunny Hops, small jumps, pumping and more. Not to mention safety on the trail, what to have with you, being aware of other bikers and team work!
Cost: $20pp
WHO IS THIS CLINIC FOR:
Join our NELSON FAT TIRE FEST WOMENS CLINIC AUGUST 21ST. Come out to this afternoon to develop your skills, which will enable you to ride more confidently on steeper, faster and more technical trails!
This clinics is designed to introduce you to the foundation skills of mountain biking and help you refine yours; understand the foundation skills and build confidence. The session will focus on building your confidence through drills and stunts/features before heading out to practice the skills on the trails. You will complete this session with enhanced riding skills, confidence and be inspired to ride more.
Skills covered:
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Body Positioning
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Slow and High Speed Cornering
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Down Hill/Up Hill Switchbacks
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Wheel Lifts – FR, RR, Level, Manual
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Natural and Man Made Structures: Skinnies, Log, and Rock Roll Downs
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Roll Down and Manual Drop Offs
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Trail Etiquette and Locations
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Basic Bike Maintenance - changing a tire, cleaning, lubing your chain
BETTY GO HARD/ WOMEN'S MOUNTAIN BIKE CLINICS
LOCATION: NELSON
Level: Intermediate
2 hour clinic includes coaching, purpose built stunt park, skill practice, prizes and more.
Times: 3pm - 5pm Cost: $35 plus tax Min 4, Max 12
Date: Friday 21st
Limited Space