2014 public clinic #1 was awesome!
Last night was the first public clinic of the year at Valmont Bike Park. I’m nervous for every class I teach, but we tried a new format so I was extra wound up.
And … it went great!
Ready to build pump track plans!
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The next track: 2010 Sea Otter! That’s still one of my faves.
Enduro, I mean advanced trailriding, clinic No. 1
The first Lee Likes Bikes Enduro™ clinic was awesome, but very few of the riders cared about Enduro or wanted to do any official Enduro-ing. They just wanted to learn advanced riding skills, which was super cool with me.
Flu bug, exploding hub and 27 new coaches in Arizona
Last year, in its first season, the Arizona High School Cycling League was seeing close to 200 racers at each event. This weekend we trained 27 new coaches, which means … even more kids riding!
Shipping a bike for a poor college kid
Dear Lee,
I am in somewhat of a predicament. I am traveling to Oregon by plane for a ten week internship. I am curious about what is the best way to fly with your bike? I want the bike to arrive safely but I don’t want to spend unnecessary money to do so. this is because I am a poor college kid that most likely can’t afford the excess baggage fees that can come with flying.
love the website, books and the pumptrack I’m building in my back yard! thanks, cheers.
Leif
Skills with Team HoneyStinger pro XC racer Tammy Sadle
It’s always fun to teach a strong, experienced rider a whole new way of riding.
With LLB kung fu, riding is safer, smoother, faster — and more fun!
After one skills session, pro XC racer Tammy Sadle is already riding at a whole new level.
Helping a shredder shred even better (and safer)
After only two years on the bike, Amy Dick is already one of more accomplished riders at Valmont Bike Park. She’s hitting all the big lines, but she’s smart enough to take a step back and start mastering the core skills.
Yesterday I was stoked to teach her the underlying kung fu — and on her birthday to boot!
One spot open for NorCal skills clinic March 22
Our friend Eddie had to switch dates to make a race, so one spot is open for the March 22 skills clinic at the Demonstration Forest in Santa Cruz, CA.
Price is $300 for a full day that will change your MTB life. Come on out!
UPDATE: March 22 and May 31 are sold out.
Sign up for the May 31 NorCal skills clinic >>>
Getting stronger in the ways that count
I’m 45 this year, and all this riding and teaching is starting to take a physical toll.
As I enter the 2014 season, I’m working hard to get stronger in the ways that count.
Flat pedals for my wife?
Hi Lee,
My wife, who is a great athlete, is wanting to pick up mountain biking and I’m very excited as it’s been my “thing” for years. I ride SPDs but she’s nervous about not being able to click out and crashing. I know a lot of people are riding flat pedals now but what would you recommend a new rider start on?
Thanks!
Chuck
Dates set for 2014 public skills sessions at Valmont Bike Park!
What: Public mountain bike skills clinics. Learn to ride safer, more confidently and faster on a greater variety of terrain. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come on out and learn how to Ride (with a capital R).
Where: Valmont Bike Park, Boulder, CO
When: Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings April through September
How much: $75 for two hours that will change your riding life!
Learn more and sign up: Public clinics at Valmont Bike Park
P2PI and long events
Matt is using the Prepare to Pin training program to prepare for a long event. How should he adjust the program for greater endurance?