Who will be teaching these classes?

Learn from a cyclist who has ridden over 115,000 miles, an expert in handling, balance and control as a former motorcycle road racer, bio-mechanics expert as a former PGA Tour player...and someone who is naturally gifted as a teacher with 25 years experience.

Riding Skills Classes:   $$99 per class

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

Taking tips from other riders can be a little risky.   You will learn all the major skills needed to dramatically increase your balance, control and handling.  This one-day class is approximately two hours with class sizes from 4 - 10.  Some  topics include:

1. -starting/stopping on hills    - controlled braking
   

2. -balancing drills                   - proper/safe turning
   

3. -basic maintenance              - shifting (all terrains)
   

4. -riding in side winds            - hands off handlebar drills
   

5. -descending safely               - riding a straight line
   

6. -how to ride in a group
   

Remember, you don’t know what you don’t know...

ADVANCED

This class is tailored to dramatically increase your comfort and confidence level while riding on the road.  We take all the fundamentals from the Beginner/Intermediate class (along with many new topics) and implement them in a group ride environment on the road.  This class will also arm you with tremendous knowledge for maximum safety; for yourself and for those riding next to you.  In other words, you will learn advanced skills to ride offensively and defensively.  As your speed increases and as you ride in faster groups, make sure you are fully prepared; things happen so be prepared with this class.  Some additional topics include:

1. -fast recovery                     - braking (fast descents/group rides)               - dynamics while riding in groups (at speed)
   

2. -drafting                             - transitioning out of saddle                             - maintain momentum (help remove gaps)
   

3. -effective shifting              - riding upfront (your responsibilities)             - turning (speed up vs. slow down)
   

‘A’ GROUP / RACER    $5 discount if you are part of a legitimate racing team

If you are able to stay with the fast group (a.k.a ‘A‘ Group), make the investment to be as prepared as possible for countless scenarios by attending this class.  You will learn ‘racing type‘ techniques that will probably save you from a future crash.  Since speeds in the A Group are much faster, you have even less time to react safely.  Are you aware...and confident in your ability to react to whatever? 

For example, what do you do if someone bumps you or your wheel causing you to lose balance?  How do you stay up in a fast turn when you are cut off?    Do you know what the three climbing positions are...and why?  This class takes offensively and defensively riding to a whole new level.  Some topics include:

1. -making contact w/o crashing                           - apexing (advanced cornering techniques)
   

2. -power/endurance drills                                    - sprinting (max power)
   

3. -unique ways to create more power (at will)    - advanced shifting (never lose momentum)
   

4. -advanced maneuvers (staying in control)        - advanced strategy techniques (how not to tip off your competition)
   

REMEMBER, just because someone can ride fast DOES NOT make them a great rider; it just makes them fast.  This class teaches you to be BOTH!!!