This program is offered one evening 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!
Skills Covered
- Bike Anatomy/Safety Check, Bike Maintenance
- Bike Body Position
- Braking & Shifting
- Climbing
- Descending
- Cornering
- Roll Down Maneuverer
- Pressure Control
- How to change a flat tire
Skills & Fitness Level
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
- 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).
Prerequisites
- Must have read our booking information prior to booking one of our programs.
- Must have Read & Agreed to our Waiver
- Must have a mountain bike in good working condition with minimum 2.3″ tires, front suspension, and disc brakes.
Each course has a different cancellation policy, all details information are written at the bottom of each course. Below are the two mains one, retreats, and custom program cancellation policy will be written within the contract or on advertise page.
Cancellation Policy – Programs
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.
In the event of mutual cancellation, a credit will be provided to another program or a replacement lesson will be provided.
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.
Transfer – Programs
Written requests of transfer 14 days or more prior to the program start date will be eligible for an administration fee of $50.
If a mistake is made while registering and you notify us within 24 hours of payment and 10 days prior to the course start date. No cost will be applicable for this change.
Program Dates & Time
- Thursday May 4th to May 25th *all class in Calgary – PM – with Alison
- Tuesday May 9th to 30th – PM – with Erin & Evangeline
- Thursday May 11th to June 1st – *all class in Calgary – PM – with Maggie
- Thursday June 1st to June 22nd – PM-
- Wednesday June 7th to June 28th – PM – with Maggie
- AM Class June (Tuesday & Wednesday) 13th- 14th – (Monday & Tuesday)19th & 20th * Class in Cochrane & Bragg Creek *note date change – with Terrie
- Tuesday July 4th to 25th – PM -with Sandy
- Thursday Aug 31st to Sept 21st – PM – PM – with Laura
Two class are held in Calgary and two class in Bragg Creek, unless specify
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- PM: Evening Class: 6:15pm- 8:45pm
- AM: Morning Class: 9:30am-12:00pm
- PM: Fall Evening Class: 5:30pm – 8:00pm – Last Class 5:30pm – 7:30-pm
- Thursday May 11th to June 1st – PM – with Julie
- Wednesday June 7th to 28th – PM – with Julie & Jessica
- Tuesday July 4th to 25th -PM – with Julie
- Wednesday July 26th to August 16th – PM- with Jessica
- Wednesday August 30th to September 20th – PM – with Jessica
*Note that some places in Canmore are paid parking
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- PM: Evening Class: 6:00pm- 8:30pm
- AM: Morning Class: 9:30am-12:00pm
- PM: Fall Evening Class: 5:30pm – 8:00pm – Last Class 5:30pm – 7:30-pm
*This course can be offered on customized dates for groups of 4+ who want to learn with their friends.
Course Details
- Length: 2.5 hours – 4 consecutive week
- Ratio: 6 riders per instructor
* We require a minimum of 4 participants to run a program.
Require a bike rental? As a participant, you can book through Rebound Cycle and you will receive 20% off. Email us for the coupon code, once booked you will receive all the information required one week prior to the class.
Not sure if this program is for you? Questions? Email us/ info@shredsisters.ca or call us 403-688-1055.
Testimonial
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 5 week 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!! 🙂