Fundamentals 1

This clinic is designed for those who are new to mountain biking. We will cover the fundamentals of riding, bike safety and basic skills to get you comfortable on the bike. This clinic will assume your bike is in working order and ready to ride.

• Bike set up/gear check 

• Basic body position and balance 

  • Neutral and ready position

  • Climbing position

  • Descending position

• Intro to braking (how each brake works, when do you use them, body position while braking)

• Intro to shifting (cadence - when to shift)

• Vision

• Trail Etiquette

Coach: Maaike

Cost: $75 (members will get a $10 discount when loggined to Neon at checkout)

Space is limited to 8 so sign up soon!

Pin to Location: Standtown Park

 REGISTER HERE

Join the conversations on Telegram here

This is an advanced clinic for those who have taken the Intro to jumps clinic and are ready to progress to the next level of jumping and feeling comfortable in the air. We will review the progression of skills needed to bring all of the components of jumping together for successful smooth riding. 

• Body Position / Balance

• Compression / Stomp 

• Timing (Point of commitment, etc)

• Front wheel lift 

• Rear wheel lift

• Bunny hop/double wheel lift

Coach: Joy

Cost: $75 (members will receive $10 off at check out when logged in to your Neon account)

Pin to Location: Trailside 

REGISTER HERE

Join the clinic conversation on Telegram here

Rock and Roll is a technical clinic focused on working on rock roll downs and rock gardens. This clinic will focus on:

• line selection

• controlling speed

• navigation down challenging features

This clinic is designed for Intermediate to Advanced riders

Coach: Virginia

Cost: $75 (members will receive a $10 discount need to be logged into your Neon account)

Pin to Location: Trailside 

REGISTER HERE

Join the clinic conversation on Telegram here

Brake with Confidence

Learning to you use your brakes properly will not only build confidence in your riding ability but also help you move faster on the trails. This clinic will focus on:

• using front and rear break in different scenarios

• how to break when approaching features

• controlling your speed

This clinic is designed for all riders!

Coach: Sarah

Cost: $10 members only clinic

Location: RTS Trailhead Pin to Parking

REGISTER HERE

Join the clinic conversation on Telegram here

This is an intermediate clinic to learn how to get your wheels off the ground safely by focusing on the progression of skills needed to bring all of the components together for successful smooth riding. 

• Body Position / Balance

• Compression / Stomp 

• Timing (Point of commitment, etc)

• Front wheel lift 

• Rear wheel lift

• Bunny hop/double wheel lift

• Bump Jump

Coach: Susi

Cost: $10 member only clinic

Pin to Location: Trailside

REGISTER HERE

Join the Clinic Convo on telegram here

Advanced clinic for riders who have taken the intro to drops clinic and are comfortable getting their wheels off the ground and are ready to step up to mastering larger obstacles. 

• Recap fundamentals of drops

• Body position / Balance

• Roll downs

• Load and push

• Vision

• Timing (Point of commitment, etc)

Coach: Joy

Location: Trailside PIN TO LOCATION

Price: $75 (member will receive $10 off at checkout automatically)

Space is limited to 8

REGISTER HERE

Join the conversation for this clinic on Telegram here

Fundamentals Level 2 (2 hours)

This clinic is designed for those who have taken level 1 and/or beginner riders wanting to gain more confidence on the trails.*Strongly suggest Beginner 1 before taking level 2, but not required. Must be comfortable riding green singletrack.

• Recap skills taught in level one class

• Basic bike/body separation (staying loose, bike control)

  • Lateral, for and aft, etc.

• Turning

• Timing - Navigating small obstacles (rolling over small rocks, roots, curb)

• Vision - line choice, now and next

Coach: Sarah

Cost: $75 (members get $10 off at checkout, much be logged in to your Neon account)

Location: Meeting at Quinn's Junction Trailhead

REGISTER HERE

Join the clinic conversation here on Telegram

Switchbacks can be a challenging skill to perfect; the switchback/cornering clinic is designed to build rider confidence when riding through corners going up and downhill. This clinic is appropriate for riders who have attended a Fundamentals class or have similar skills and confidence on harder green or easy blue trails.

• Body position (Leg position, bike/body separation, climbing/descending position, etc.)

• Vision - Choosing lines

• Speed control

• Timing - pre-turn, planning ahead

• Navigating berm vs. flat

Coach: Alyssa

Pin to Location: Skullcandy https://goo.gl/maps/my9PNwxhcnS5RGzbA

Park at Skullcandy and then will head up to RTS Loop

Price: $75 (member will receive $10 off at checkout automatically)

Space is limited to 8

REGISTER HERE

MEMBERS ONLY CLINIC - Intro to Drops (2 hours)

Coach: Susi

Intermediate clinic for riders who are ready to get some air. Starting with the fundamentals of position and progressing to rolling drops and catching air.

• Body position / Balance

• Roll downs

• Load and push

• Vision

• Timing (Point of commitment, etc)

• Pads are recommended as well as flat shoes/pedals.

Clinic Fee: $10

REGISTER HERE

The second Women's Mini Enduro of the season will be held at Deer Valley on July 19. The course is currently planned to be Devo and Undertow for the Sport+ categories and two laps on Undertow for the Beginner categories. Deer Valley does not permit 3rd party coaching on their trails, additionally these trails are difficult to access without a liftpass or a special closure from the resort. So instead of prepping on the actual course, we will prep using trails and features that are similar to those that will be encountered during the race. We will use the berms found on First Time Return at PCMR to prep for Undertow.

Register Here

For more information about the race and how to register visit Bike Utah.

Hopefully you have never been stuck walking home due to a flat tire you couldn't fix or frustrated by rubbing brakes or crappy shifting you didn't know how to problem solve. If this has happened or you fear it might, join us for a women specific maintenance clinic.

We will show you how to change a tire on the trail and let you practice. We will also show you how to adjust your shifting and braking while on the trail so you get the optimum performance out of your bike all the time.

There will be time for mingling and meeting other women who like to ride. No need to bring your bike, we will have bikes for you to see and practice on. 

Despite the snow and cold weather, bikes are still on my mind and I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

St. George, Utah, November 19th, 2016

150.00

This is a one day mountain bike skills clinic in St. George, Utah on November 19th, 2016. Instruction will be with Erica Tingey and Lynda Wallenfels.

9:00-11:30 Introductions and mountain bike skills instruction from Lynda and Erica

11:30-12:30 break for lunch (bring your own)

12:30-3:00 ride Saint George's finest singletrack and apply your new skills to the trail with your instructors

Find more photos and details of past clinics at this link.

***weather caveat; we will refund 100% of your money on Thursday evening 11/17/16 if the weather is predicted to be unrideable. 

Purchase here: http://www.womeninthemountains.com/reservations/st-george-11-19

St. George, Utah, November 12th, 2016

150.00

This is a one day mountain bike skills clinic in St. George, Utah on November 12th, 2016. Instruction will be with Erica Tingey and Lynda Wallenfels.

9:00-11:30 Introductions and mountain bike skills instruction from Lynda and Erica

11:30-12:30 break for lunch (bring your own)

12:30-3:00 ride Saint George's finest singletrack and apply your new skills to the trail with your instructors

Find more photos and details of past clinics at this link.

***weather caveat; we will refund 100% of your money on Thursday evening 11/10/16 if the weather is predicted to be unrideable. 

PURCHASE here: http://www.womeninthemountains.com/reservations/st-george-11-12

Bingham Cyclery and WomenMTB have joined up to offer an opportunity for ladies to get together, socialize and ride bikes. There will be free food, demo bikes from Bingham's, a mechanic on hand and FREE skills clinics. 

DEMO BIKES: Demo bikes will start at 2:30 along with the food and fun. There is a limited amount available so rides will be limited to 30 minutes. If you want to try something for sure, show up early and get it first thing. You will need a form of ID, credit card and either your own pedals or be ready to use flat pedals. Don't forget your own helmet and other protective wear if you choose.

FREE SKILLS SESSIONS: We have recruited some great coaches to share their skills. We will offer a beginner and intermediate session both at 3:30 and 5:00pm (4 sessions total). SPACE IS LIMITED so please REGISTER HERE. We will let you know prior if you got in or are on the waiting list. 

Follow this link for an idea of what it means to be beginner or intermediate. These definitions are very subjective, so just sign up where you feel most comfortable. You will have fun either way!

Arrive early enough to be on your bike, sign a liability waiver (at the Bingham Cyclery tent) and be ready to ride at your clinic start time. Each session will meet in the parking lot near the Bingham's tents. 

We will be playing at the skills park at Trailside. If you are not signed up for a skills session, just come join us for food and fun. 

Contact us if you have any concerns or questions. 

Okay, ladies! It's the second Batty clinic this summer and after the last clinic with 100+ ladies, we had so many requests that we had to immediately plan another one and update it ASAP! It's going to be an awesome day working on jumps, drops, cornering, body positioning and pedal/pump cadence, as well as much, much more, like downhill-focus 'attack' mode and pumping through technical downhill sections. We're currently working on getting a resort location to do this at, but I'll update the event as we have more information. If you're planning on coming, please register at the eventBrite link below -- you will be required to register there in order to attend the event. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-jumps-drops-skills-clinic-tickets-25917266241

Bring your fellow gal pals and any questions you have or particular skills you'd like to work on, and let's get the summer off to a great start! With multiple coaches and specific skill-level groups, there's a fun, welcoming place for everyone with some nice cold parking lot beers afterwards.

This clinic/skills day is open to any woman of any skill level. We've also put together a fun raffle for all registered riders, so you win by showing up and you win by winning! Win, win, win!

Please bring a helmet and appropriate protective gear, as well as water, sunscreen, etc. 

Can't wait to see everyone! 
 

Find more info here on the event page.
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*MTB is a dangerous recreational sport. Participants assume all risk of injury or death and by participating in this free activity, agree to not hold host and any associated coaches responsible for activities, injury, risk, or death associated with this or other events hosted.

Embrace mud season this year! Join VIDA for a 1-day Workshop at the Draper Cycle Park on April 30 and brush off all the winter riding cobwebs. Set yourself up for a great summer with new skills and a new group of women to ride with. The VIDA Workshop is perfect for ALL levels and a great opportunity for beginner riders to lay a good skills foundation. You'll get a head start on the season, but most importantly you'll learn important principles like body positioning to have more fun riding with friends.

The condensed 1-day format is perfect for women wanting to brush up on a specific technique or acquire a completely new skill. Complete beginners are welcome, and will receive a great intro to helpful riding fundamentals from VIDA's highly qualified coaches. More advanced riders can capitalize on the workshop to work on jumps or finally getting that tricky feature.

We are excited to host the inaugural VIDA Workshop at the Draper Cycle Park, just outside of Salt Lake City. The park offers ideal features to hone your skills, and groups can take advantage of the Corner Canyon Trails as well.

The VIDA Workshop will run all day, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. We'll take a break for lunch, so please pack a lunch and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled! 

For the latest visit the VIDAmtb website.

Bingham Cyclery is hosting a free basic bike maintenance clinic for women at our Sandy store on April 7. This clinic is part of Sandy City's Adventure Week festivities (see more about Adventure Week atwww.adventureweek.org).

Join us for an evening of learning about your bike and basic maintenance and trailside fixes. This event is ideal for road and mountain riders of all ability and knowledge levels.

Light refreshments and shopping incentives will be provided!

More info can be found here.

Ladies come celebrate Liv Women's Night with a Free Basic Maintenance Clinic taught by Go-Ride team member Stephanie Brunnemann in a relaxed, dude-free environment on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30pm.

This will be a great opportunity to meet other female riders and get the beta for the all the 2016 Women's Only Group Rides sponsored by Liv. There will be food, drinks, swag, and good times to be had.

Find more info here.