Weekly – Experienced Beginner
Our weekly mountain bike Experienced Beginner program is for women who have mountain bike experience that are beginner with experience that wish to improve their skills in a fun, safe, professional, and supportive environment.
This program is offered once per week, for four consecutive weeks. Each week we will focus on a different skill. The lesson will start with an hour of skill development followed by a trail ride to practice what we’ve learned.
This weekly program is the perfect way to build your confidence, find flow on your bike, receive personalized feedback, and have fun with your new Shred Sisters friends!
Course Details
- Length: 2.5 hours – 4 consecutive weeks
- PM: 6:00pm- 8:30pm
- Calgary/Cochrane PM: 6:15pm- 8:45pm
- AM: 9:30am- 12:00pm
- Fall programs: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. *The last two classes finish around 7:30 PM due to daylight
- Ratio: 6 riders per instructor
- Cost: $360 +GST
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+2% service/booking fee applies to all registrations.
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*We require a minimum of 4 participants to run a program.
Not sure if this program is for you? Questions?
Get in Touch HereProgram Dates, Instructor & Locations
Bragg Creek & Calgary
- Tuesday, May 5 – 26 | PM | Erin A & Kim
- Wednesday, May 6 – 27 | PM | Cochrane | Erin A
- Thursday, May 7 – 28 | AM | Kim
- Wednesday, June 3 – 24 | PM | Naeema & Kim
- Wednesday, July 8 – 29 | PM | Naeema
- Thursday, September 3 – 24 | PM | Kim
Classes are held half in Calgary and half in Bragg Creek. Unless specify otherwise
Golden
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Membership Golden Cycling Club
- Tuesday, May 12 – June 2 | PM | Meagan
Cranbrook & Kimberley
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Membership Kimberley Trails Society if their program takes place in Kimberley.
- Thursday, May 7 – 28 | PM | Kimberley | Misha
- Tuesday, May 12 – June 2 | PM | Cranbrook | Mia
Revelstoke
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Membership Revelstoke Cycling Association
Skills & Fitness Level Required
- Must have a mountain bike with minimum 2.3″ tires, front suspension, and disc brakes in good working condition that were serviced within the past year.
- All participants in our BC programs should have a cycling club membership where their program is taking place. Click on location below to get the information on which club you should have a membership.
Skill Level Experienced Beginner
Experienced Beginner
Who this is for
You’ve started riding singletrack and are gaining confidence. You’re comfortable on smooth green trails and easy blue trails but want to improve efficiency and control.
What you’re working on
Climbing and descending technique, braking, shifting, cornering, and navigating small trail obstacles safely.
Prerequisites
- Comfortable on all green trails
- Confident on some blue trails
Examples of trails you’re comfortable on
Quarry Lake (Canmore), Fish Creek and Bowmont, Merlin (Bragg Creek/Calgary), Adaptive Descent, Moonraker, Twisted Sisters and CBT (Golden), Let’s It Flow, Filler Up, Arch Potential & The Johnson (Invermere), Lois Creek, Home Run, Leivers, Residence Choice, Amps, Ohm My and Happy Haus, Going Up, Loggers Lane, Forest Grove, Roller Coaster (Kimberley/Cranbrook), Miller Time, Hemlock Groove, Stimulus and Dusty Beaver (Revelstoke).
Examples of trails you may ride in this course
Easier blue trails such as Pneuma (select sections), Sugar Daddy, Snagmore, Ridgeback (Bragg Creek/Calgary), Horseshoe, Low Line, Meander (Canmore), CBT, Moonraker, Schacher, Selkirk Slacker, Reflection Lake, Chute the Duck (Golden), Arch Potential, The Johnson, The Kloosifier (Invermere), RollerCoaster, Magic 1, Amps, Ohm My, Blake’s Single Track, Elephant Run, Pilsit, Bonehead (Cranbrook/Kimberley), Hemlock Groove, Stimulus, Flowdown (Revelstoke)
Fitness Level 3
FITNESS LEVEL 3
- You are capable of 2-hours of pedal time in a day at a relaxed pace, as long as there are several breaks.
- Riding for multiple days in a row sounds daunting, but you could handle 2 or 3 days of it at no more than 2-hours of pedal time per day.
- You can handle one or two easy climbs of up to 150 vertical metres (330 ft.) total.
- You exercise on average 3-hours per week (including riding a mountain bike).
Skills Covered
Basic Body Positions
Shifting gears
Braking
Climbing
Cornering
Pressure Control & roll down maneuverer
Descending Strategy /Line selection
Bike Anatomy / Safety Check & basic bike maintenance
Booking Information
- Must have read our booking information prior to booking our programs
- Must have Read & Agreed to our Waiver
- Cancellation & Transfer policy: Read Cancellation Policy Here
- Cancellations submitted 14 days or more before the program start date will receive a full refund, minus an administration fee of 25% of the course cost.
- Cancellations with less than 14 days before the program start date will not be refunded or credited.
- Medical reasons: Notify us ≥14 days prior with a doctor’s or physio note to get one free transfer or credit (credit is good for 1 year, cannot be refunded or transferred to someone else).
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Transfer – Programs
- If you request a transfer 21+ days before the program start date and do it yourself through the registration software, there is no administration fee.
- If we process the transfer on your behalf, a 10% administration fee applies.
- Mistakes during registration: Free transfer within 48 hours of payment.
*This course can be offered on customized dates for groups of 4+ who want to learn with their friends.
Testimonial
She was very patient and gave great instructions !
This course made a significant impact on my skills as an advanced beginner rider. Up until I took it, my boyfriend was trying to teach me what he knew but as he’s been riding for more then 20 years, he was unable to break down the basics for me which I’m sure would have led to his eventual frustration. After this course, I’m much more confident (and falling much less)!! Nicole is a very patient and fantastic instructor!
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The weekly program was so key in developing my love for mountain biking and building a solid technical base. Prior to the course I always felt nervous and scared before hitting the trails, now I feel confident and in control. I can’t get enough of the sport now!
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Everything about the course was fantastic and exceeded my expectations. Our instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, enthusiastic, fun and friendly. The balance between instruction time and practice rides was perfect and the size and dynamic of the group made it a really fun, safe and supportive environment for learning. I am very inspired by my Shred Sisters experience to continue learning and practicing and will definitely sign up for more courses. Many thanks to Alyssa and Dayna…they are awesome!! 🙂