free Wednesdays - Rippin Chix
Women’s bike Clinics and group rides
New for 2009!
Every Wednesday in September at The Alpineer, Alison will host a free women’s bike clinic, taught by her and her fabulous friends. Special thanks to SANTA CRUZ, SMARTWOOL, OSPREY, KEEN, ELEMENTAL HERBS, CLIF BAR, PATAGONIA, and NEMO.
These are non-competitive, skills and confidence building, and networking-focused clinics. Come prepared to ride, and prepared to have fun!
Sign up for all clinics is at The Alpineer, call or visit. Ask for Syndey if you have questions. 970-349-5210. First come first served. Space is limited.
September 2nd - 5:30 - Bike Maintenance and Wine
Join Alison and friends at The Alpineer to learn the basics or join in an advanced clinic. Basic Clinic - cleaning and lubing a chain, changing and fixing a flat. Advanced Clinic - Disk brake maintenance, front and rear shocks, derailler adjustment.
September 9th - 5:30 - Intro to Mtn Bike
Tina Kempin and friends will take you through the basics of road biking - body position, shifting, drafting, rotational basics when riding in a group, and other fun and inspiring tips. No experience required, but come ready to ride - see sidebar.
September 16th - 5:30 - Mtn Bike Skills Clinic
Alison Gannett and friends will take you through skills stations to learn both basic and advanced moves, depending on your level. Covered: cornering, switchbacks, curbs, bridges, up and over obstacles, looking ahead, shifting, braking, bunny hopping. Santa Cruz demo bikes available to try (also bring your own bike)!!
September 23rd - 5:30 - Rocks and Roots
Learn the magic baby step techniquess to building confidence on rocks and roots. We suggest a basic knowledge of riding down a dirt road or having taken the mtn bike skills clinic, but no other experience required. We will break into groups based on experience, skill and speed.
Santa Cruz demo bikes available (also bring your own bike)!!
September 30th - 5:30 Uphill and Downhill clinic
Learn the skills needed to make those uphills and downhills, or improve your style and confidence. Different skills levels. Santa Cruz demo bikes available (also bring your own bike)!
What you should know
Where:
Meet at the Alpineer in Crested Butte.
When:
September 2 - 5:30 - basic and advanced bike maintenence (2 levels)
Sept 9 - 5:30 - intro to road biking
Sept 16th - 5:30 Mtn bike skills clinic
Sept 23 - 5:30 Roots and rocks clinic
Sept 30 - 5:30 Uphill/downhill clinic
Sign up:
Sign up for September Clinics at the Alpineer. At the Alpineer, ask for Syndey if you have questions, or email Alison by clicking here.
Who:
All levels welcome. We will divide into groups by experience. Never-ever’s encouraged. We suggest attending “Mtn bike skills clinic” before “Roots, Rocks and Hills”. Non-competitive, skills and networking focused.
What to bring:
Come ready to ride. Your own bike, helmet, rain jacket, water, snack. We also suggest a sunscreeen, sunglasses, multi-tool, tire irons, pump, patch kit and spare tube.
Instructors:
Ali Fuchs
Holly Annala
Dawn French
Tina Kempin
Alison Gannett
Missy Ochs
Stacee VanAernem
Michelle Zimbal
Sydney Fuller
Women’s bike Clinics
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