Trail Vipers MTB Fundamentals

DISCLAIMER: This clinic is for Trail Viper parents! Please don't register if you're not a Trail Viper. This is a MTB Fun-damental clinic specifically designed for Trail Viper parents. We'll cover things like: How to ride with your weight in your feet to instill confidence and balance. • Become unglued from your saddle with Bike / Body separation techniques. • Brake effectively on slippery trails. • Advance your vision to help you keep your eyes on the trail ahead. • Safely dismount from technical climbs and descents, in case you got into a trail section that was "over your head" • Ratchet your pedals to get through tight sections or set up for a technical move • Basic climbing and descending techniques Who should attend: Ideally, you're a rider who meets one or more of these descriptions: • rides frequently • is generally comfortable on smooth, non-technical trails • is generally familiar with the setup and operation of their bike • I ride my road bike a lot, but wanna improve my confidence on my mountain bike But when it comes to technical features, the rider may: • get through it, but is nervous the whole time • get off and walk • feel like they are giving up momentum or speed This might seem obvious, but just in case…items to consider: • Helmet (mandatory) • Gloves (mandatory) • Eye protection / sunglasses • Cycling specific jersey / shorts • Elbow / knee pads • Adequate water supply via bottles or hydration pack • Food / energy bar • Quick release seat post clamp or adjustable height seat post • Sunscreen • Spare tube A note on pedals / shoes: We’ll be getting on and off the bike quite a bit and not going for any particularly long rides. If you have platform pedals, or “flats” that you can temporarily change to, it might be something to consider. It just takes a variable out of the equation when learning new skills versus using “clip-in” style shoes/pedals. If you don’t have flats, or prefer to learn with the setup that your most comfortable with, that’s…