Girl’s Got Skills



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Dates: May 2nd and 3rd
Location: Kelowna, BC

Cost:  SOLD OUT!!!!

This May 2nd and 3rd, on the spectacular trails of the Central Okanagan around Kelowna, we’re proud to present our first women’s specific clinic.  In association with the local bike club, MTBco, this clinic is a 2 day course  designed to improve the confidence and abilities of women riders of all levels, abilities, and disciplines.  By focusing on a solid foundation of balance, progression is fast and easy.  The coaches are highly experienced world class athletes with lots of experience not only riding bikes off road, but also in teaching these skills.

This early season course is ideal for women of all ages and abilities looking to widen their riding horizons.  Maybe you’re hungry for a little payback when you go riding with the guys, or you’re wanting to be able to keep up with your kids, or just sharpen some skills that lost their edge over the winter.   This camp will give you those opportunities and more, and all within an atmosphere specifically tailored to the specific needs of women.

july-03_2The camp includes top notch instruction, lunches, and membership in the local Bike club, MTBco.  Your participation in this camp will help the preserve the awesome trails of the Central Okanagan.

Our schedule looks like:

Day One – Fundamentals

  • Neutral Positioning
  • Ready State
  • Bike/Body Separation
  • Shifting Basics
  • Braking Basics
  • Descending (Intro to Steeps)
  • Roll Down Lunge (Flat to Steep Transitions)
  • Basic Wheel Lifts
  • Level Lift (Bunny Hop)

Day Two – Specialized Skills

  • Terrain Evaluation
  • 1/4 punch & 3/4 Punch
  • Straight Line Riding (leading to elevated stunts)
  • Climbing Basics
  • Slow Tight Turns and Switchbacks
  • High Speed Cornering
  • Manual Front Wheel Lift (leading to drops)
  • Dynamic Riding (“The Wisdom of the Spastic Monkey”)

Coaches

july-25_1Johanna Weintrager

Johanna is one of the most respected coaches in the business.  She has extensive guiding and coaching experience, and is in high demand throughout the industry.  Oh, and if you talk nicely to her she’ll also lead you through a yoga session.

august-08_1Danika Schroeter

Another highly experienced coach, Danika is a former Canadian National DH Team member and National Champion.  Her resume includes multiple regional and national titles, and she has been coaching skills camps for several years.

june-14_1Barb Haley

Barb might be new to coaching, but she has many years of racing experience, and has been featured in several freeride bike movies.   What she might lack in experience she makes up for in enthusiasm.  Barb really wants to make you a the raddest you can be, and it’s pretty tough to not believe in someone who brings this much fun to the trails.

Recommended Accommodations

The Hotel Eldorado is a beautiful hotel set right on the lake, and they’re offering a discount to camp participants.    Otherwise there’s lots of tourist accommodations in the valley.

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Contact us at girlsskills@bushpilotbiking.com for more information.