Lake Louise – Youth Ski Racer Bike Program
$310.00
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About This Course
This program is offered one day 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.
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.
Skill Level Experienced Beginner - Low Intermediate
Experienced Beginner
Beginner With Experience: You have started riding single track mountain bike trails and are gaining confidence on a mountain bike. You are comfortable on smooth mellow singletrack and can ride the all green and some blue trails in your area. While you ride in control, you are seeking to be more efficient in your climbing/descending, shifting, braking, and cornering so you can navigate more challenging terrain and small obstacles safely.
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- Example of trails you can ride: Quarry Lake, Low Line, Fish Creek, Bowmont, Moonraker trails, CBT, Johnson trails, Lois network in Kimberley, Happy Hans Loop, Mike’s Loop, South Star,Home Run, Miller Time, Dusty Beaver, Hemlock Groove.
- Example of trails you may ride in this course: Pneuma (easier section of this trail that are considered blue), Merlin, Sugar Daddy, Snagmore, Ridgeback, Horseshoe, Low line, CBT, Moonraker, Arch Potential, Juniper Heights, RollerCoaster, Blake’s Single Track, Elephant Run, Hemlock Groove, Stimulus
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 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).
Booking Information
- Must have read our booking information prior to booking our programs
- Must have Read & Agreed to our Waiver
- Cancellation 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 $85.
- Cancellation in writing less than 14 days prior to the program start date will not be refunded or credited.
- Programs under $150 cancellation fees are $50.
- Program Information: We will communicate a week prior to the lesson regarding the meeting location. Each class will take place at a different location to expose participants to various trails. The instructor will communicate this information via email after the first class.
What to bring:
- Mountain Bike in good working order*
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Small backpack
- Water
- Snacks
- Gloves
- Riding glasses (for mud, dust, etc)
- Tire levers
- Multi-tool (We will have one if you don’t)
- Spare tubes
- Small pump
- Appropriate clothing according to the weather (More layers are better; you can always take off a layer if needed)
- Knee / Shin Pad (Optional, but strongly recommended, especially if your pedals are spiky)
- Your smile 🙂 and be ready to have fun!
Program Dates, Time Locations & Instructor
Spring Program: ( 4weeks series)
- Sunday May 26th to June 16th 3-5pm – with Julie Beaulieu & Erin Ashbacher
- Week 1 & 2: Sunday May 26th & June 2nd – 3-5pm in Canmore with Julie Beaulieu, exact location will be emailed to you
- Week 3 & 4: Sunday June 9th & 16th – 3-5pm in Bragg Creek with Erin Ashbacher exact location will be emailed to you
Fall Program ( 2 options)
Option 1
- Canmore: Saturday September 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th. 1pm – 3pm with Julie Beaulieu
Option 2
- Bragg Creek: Sunday Sept 8th & 15th 1-3pm with Erin Ashbacher
- Canmore: Saturday Sept 21st & 28th 1-3pm with Jessica
Skills Covered
Cornering
Pressure Control & roll down maneuverer
Descending Strategy /Line selection
Bike Anatomy / Safety Check & basic bike maintenance
Basic Body Positions
Shifting gears
Braking
Climbing
Course Details
- Length: 2 hours – 4 consecutive weeks
- Ratio: 6 riders per instructor
*We require a minimum of 4 participants to run a program.
Not sure if this program is for you? Questions?
Get in Touch HereTestimonial
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!! 🙂
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