I’m not a natural when it comes to biking; I’m less like a fish to water and more like a squirrel. I’m no stranger to extreme sports. I’ve had skis strapped to my feet at the age of 2 and I’ve been white water kayaking for over 10 years now. That being said, biking terrifies me! The concept of my tires leaving the ground still triggers a death grip on my handlebars. I’m not an expert rider in any … [Read more...]
Laura Karl – Calgary Coach, Mom & Nurse.
With a background in racing, raising her two children, downhill skiing and nursing, Laura is a coach that we are super excited to have on our roster! She started riding back in 2004 during a summer job at the Kananaskis Golf Course and dove in head first (no joke she’s coached diving too)—because of course biking is better than golf. With 3 seasons of ABA races and a handful of Enduro races under … [Read more...]
Suzanne MacRae – Calgary Coach, Dh & Enduro Racer
“The Master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried”. – Stephen McCraine. Are you just entering the world of mountain biking and never thought tree roots could look so menacing? Or have you already put a few seasons in on the trails but every time you attempt your ‘nemesis’ rock, stump, or corner you find your feet just don’t want to spin? If your riding is hung up due to the … [Read more...]
Meet Our Coaches: Melodie Chan
Cow veterinarian by day (well actually all of the time), and one of our new bike coaches by weekend, Melodie is a down-to-earth girl who will get you not just motivated but feeling supported as well. Her first foray into biking went as so many do, not exactly positive. Her first real single track ride was at the Canmore Nordic Centre in 2013 with her husband, and she hated it. She went … [Read more...]
Gettin’ Down with Your Bad Self: A Newbies Guide to Downhill Mountain Biking
You may have seen videos of crazy riders going warp speed down a mountain and someone may have told you that’s what downhill mountain biking is. While those kick ass riders do exist, this is not the norm. Downhill mountain biking is quickly becoming a mainstream sport enjoyed by the likes of kids to seniors, and everyone in between. You’re probably thinking “I like to ride cross country. … [Read more...]
Intermediate Riders: Where to Focus Your Skills
So you’ve conquered the basics. You are well versed in braking, standing position, and looking ahead. You are more comfortable on your bike and you are looking to grow your skills from the foundation that you have built. Here we are going to cover some of our skill focus for our Intermediate Riders, these are skills we teach in our Intermediate courses, workshops, and lessons. 1) Body and … [Read more...]
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