Weekly – Intermediate
Registration is schedule to open on March 1st.
This weekly course is for women who have taken the beginner program or have been riding for a few years and are comfortable on blue trails. A fun filled course that will improve your bike handling skills while connecting you with like-minded women.
This course meets once a week, with the option of either a 4-week or 5-week duration. During each week we will focus on a different skill. The lesson will start with an hour of skills development followed by a trail ride to apply what we’ve learned.
Our weekly intermediate program is the perfect way to improve your skills, to be more confident on your bike, and have fun with your new Shred Sisters friends!
Course Details
- Length: 2.5 hours – for 4 or 5 consecutive weeks
- Time:
- PM: 6:00pm- 8:30pm
- PM Calgary: 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:
- 4 weeks: $345 + GST
- 5 weeks: $415 + GST
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+1.25% 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?
Program Dates, Locations Time & Instructor
Bragg Creek & Calgary
- Wednesday, May 7th to June 4th – PM with Tracey & Erin MacDonald
- Tuesday, May 13th to June 3rd – AM (1 Cochrane, 3 Bragg Creek) with Terrie
- Monday, May 26th to June 23rd – PM with Anne-Marie
- Wednesday, July 9th to 30th – PM – with Tracey
- Thursday, September 4th to 25th – PM – with Laura
Classes are held half in Calgary and half in Bragg Creek.
Cranbrook
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Membership WildHorse Cycling Club
- Thursday, May 1st to 22nd – PM with Tanis
Golden
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Membership Golden Cycling Club
- Thursday, May 15th to June 5th – PM with Maggie
Invermere
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Membership Columbia Valley Cycling Club
- Tuesday, May 6th to June 3rd – PM with Lindsay
Kimberley
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Membership Kimberley Trails Society
Revelstoke
Participants are required to have a Trail Cycling Club Revelstoke Cycling Association
- Thursday, May 15th to June 5th – PM with Robyn
Skills & Fitness Level Required
- Your bike should have disc brakes, in good working condition that were serviced within the past year, and ideally dual suspension.
- All participants enrolled in a program in BC or Cochrane 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 3 Blue/ Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate: You are a capable rider with a fair amount of experience on a mountain bike and/or have taken a course or two before. You are able to ride any green and most blue trails with confidence. You can climb and descend under control on moderately steep singletrack, are comfortable and confident rolling over small obstacles, and may have experimented with black trails. You occasionally find challenging sections, however you know when to walk a section that might be too difficult. You are looking to tackle these challenging sections, to increase confidence on challenging blue trails, and improve your skill through roots and rocky sections.
Example of trails you can ride: CBT, Mountain Shadow Blue trails, Merlin, 727, Family Guys, Ridgeback, Juniper Heights, Arch
Fitness Level 4
FITNESS LEVEL 4
You are capable of riding for multiple days in a row at a moderate pace for an average of 2-hours of pedal time each day. You could handle adding in a day requiring up to 3-hours of pedal time.
You are capable of climbing up to 200 vertical metres (650 ft.) in a day.
You exercise on average 5-hours per week.
Your exercise regime includes a combination of endurance training like riding a bike and strength training.
Skills Covered
Review of Basic Body Positions
Cornering Switchback and High Speed
Review of efficient braking & shifting
Pumping / Pressure Control
Wheel lifts
Technical Climbing
Descending Strategy /Line selection
Roll Down Maneuverer
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
- Written cancellation 14 days or more prior to the program will receive a full refund, minus an administration fee of 25% of the course cost.
- Cancellation in writing less than 14 days prior to the program start date will not be refunded or credited.
- If for medical reasons you cannot attend and you notify us 14 days prior to the start of the program, you will be eligible for a free transfer or credit with a note from your doctor. The free transfer can only be used once.
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Transfers made 21 days or more before the program start date will incur an administration fee of 10% of the course cost. If a mistake is made during registration, you can transfer to a different program within 48 hours of payment at no additional cost.
*This course can be offered on customized dates for groups of 4+ who want to learn with their friends.
Testimonial
Would recommend it to anyone!
This was my first Shred Sisters course and I loved it! Laura is an amazing instructor, is super knowledgable and I learned SO many new techniques that have already made such a difference in my riding and confidence on the bike! I feel confident to try things that I might not necessarily have before, like going over small features, and trying to not avoid roots and bigger rocks, and I’m feeling really good about steep sections now that I know to “drop my heels” and that I SHOULD use both breaks sometimes. Climbing has gotten much easier now that I’m at least trying to do it properly and not burning myself out as fast. Unlearning those couple of bad habits has been so helpful. I liked that the group size was smaller, so there was time for each of us to get feedback/ask questions. Also thought the length of each session was really good. There was enough time to really cover what we were working on and then be able to practise and apply on a ride. Really, really enjoyed it, loved meeting the other girls in the course and thought it was well structured and such a good investment. Will definitely be doing another one!
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I am so glad I went with a Shred Sisters program! The instruction and demonstration of concepts was clearly broken down into manageable pieces in order for us to understand better and be able to implement what we were taught. The instant feedback on riding techniques while being followed by Robyn was incredible. Robyn was a great instructor and we had a blast learning from her. My overall experience was great and I would 10/10 recommend Shred Sisters to any of my gal pals!
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Laura has been an amazing instructor through the two courses I’ve taken with her. She has helped me gain confidence and improved my technique on the trails. She had an amazing teaching style and is always approachable. Would highly recommend a course with Shred sisters!
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As an “emerging” recreational mountain biker, I am so grateful that the Shred Sisters program exists to support the development of solid, safe riding skills! I have so enjoyed the opportunity to progress in my climbs (way less walking!), gain confidence in descending, and to learn more about my bike! This program leaves me feeling good about the new skills that I have gained, as well as eager to continue to learn more! Laura is an amazing coach – so confident and humble, she provides very clear explanations, alongside a very encouraging attitude! As a repeat Shred Sisters participant, I clearly I think highly of the program and the incredible coaches! I look forward to participating in future Shred Sister courses!