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
- All participants 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.
- Must have a mountain bike 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 & Location
- April 25th to May 16th – with Lisa
- Tuesday May 30th to June 20th – with Lisa & Andrea
- Wednesday August 30th to Sept 20th – with Lisa
Trail Cycling Club Membership WildHorse Cycling Club
- Wednesday May 17th to June 7th – with Maggie
Trail Cycling Club Membership Golden Cycling Club
- Tuesday April 25th to May 16th – with Lindsay
Trail Cycling Club Membership Columbia Valley Cycling Club
- Thursday May 4th to May 25th – with Lucinda
- Monday June 5th to 26th – with Andrea
- Wednesday Sept 6th to 27th – with Andrea
Trail Cycling Club Membership Kimberley Trails Society
- Wednesday May 17th to June 7th – with Katherine
- Wednesday July 5th to 26th – with Katherine
Trail Cycling Club Revelstoke Cycling Association
*This course can be offered on customized dates for groups of 4+ who want to learn with their friends.
Course Details
- Time:
- Spring/Summer : 6:00pm- 8:30pm
- Fall: 5:30PM-8PM – Last class 5:30PM-7:30
- Length: 2.5 hours – 4 consecutive weeks * except fall program
- 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? 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!! 🙂